Congenital heart disease is a fault in one or multiple structures of the heart or blood vessels that exists since birth, due to certain issues during pregnancy as the fetus was developing.
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The cold winter months are known to significantly spike the risk of cardiovascular problems, heart failure, arrhythmia and even stroke. A study actually revealed a 31% jump in heart attacks during winter
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A surfeit of sugar can add to the risk of heart disease, either directly or indirectly. A diet high in sugar content can result in chronic inflammation, thus stressing the heart and damaging blood vessels and the nerves that control …
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So how do you know if you are obese? There are two critical parameters used to determine if your weight is linked to increased risk of heart disease. These are: body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. BMI is calculated …
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Congenital heart defects are heart abnormalities present at birth. This is a problem that occurs as the baby’s heart is developing during pregnancy even before a baby is born.
A baby’s heart begins developing at conception but forms completely by eight weeks into pregnancy. Congenital heart defects happen during the first 8 weeks of the baby’s development.
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