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		<title>Patients Needs for a Healthy Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:34:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American College of Cardiology had a meeting to discuss a number of controversial findings on how to treat a patient with congestive heart failure. Not every person is a like therefore; a treatment for one Patient may not work on another one. This has left many Patients scratching their heads over the proper treatment [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The American College of Cardiology had a meeting to discuss a number of controversial findings on how to treat a patient with congestive heart failure.  Not every person is a like therefore; a treatment for one Patient may not work on another one. This has left many Patients scratching their heads over the proper treatment for their cardiovascular condition.  The experts have admitted that what works for one heart patient may not work for another one.</p>
<p>There was a study of over 2,300 patients where angloplasty-vs-drug therapy comparison proved the same.  The result was that no differences in death, nonfatal heart attacks, strokes or hospitalization between patients with &#8220;stable&#8221; heart disease treated with medication alone vs. those who got drugs plus angioplasty and stenting.</p>
<p>Most of this information comes straight from the Congestive Heart pros. Careful reading to the end virtually guarantees that you&#8217;ll know what they know.</p>
<p>A physician realizes that you as a patient know your own body and know your own needs such as diets and exercise. A Patients treatment by the medical field solely based accordingly to their needs and accessibility of medical procedures. Each patient should have the right too know what his care will be and what he can do to help prevent congestive heart failure. The patient should plan to make for him or herself a plan of action that will have a healthy lifestyle.  Start with diet and exercise the two most important things in your life to improve upon in order to have a healthy heart.</p>
<p>The Patient still has rights over their own body as to the type of treatment and care they want to receive.  The Patient should make a list of what they feel in order to discuss with the doctor the symptoms that they are suffering.  This will help your doctor in diagnosis of your case and determine the treatment and care that is best for you. You should be able to confer with your physician on any type of treatment recommended and ask for a second opinion if you are not sure about what the procedures recommended for you are right. You can start your own program to help with your condition if you find that congestive heart failure is just around the corner or you already show symptoms.</p>
<p>First, look at your weight. Are you overweight? Do you need a diet?  You know the answers to these questions all to well.  A diet plan should fit your physical needs, which will help you loose weight and keep the weight off as well.  You do not have to join a group or special buy your food in order to go on a diet.  There are adequate diets plans available free on the internet.  You should check with your physician before you attempt a diet plan. The next thing that you can do is exercise to help loose weight and relieve stress. You can become your own Patient keep track of your vitals, weight loss and any other important information about yourself. A Patient has power to control the way that they live their life. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>Heart Failure</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best course of action to take sometimes isn&#8217;t clear until you&#8217;ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant. Whenever cardiac conditions develop these conditions, weaken or damage your heart, which leads to heart failure. In a weakened condition, the heart over [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The best course of action to take sometimes isn&#8217;t clear until you&#8217;ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant.</p>
<p>Whenever cardiac conditions develop these conditions, weaken or damage your heart, which leads to heart failure.  In a weakened condition, the heart over time can no longer keep up with even the normal demands placed on it.  The ventricles may become stiff and not fill properly between beats. The heart ventricles stretch (dilate) to the point that the heart cannot pump blood efficiently throughout your body. The failing pump causes blood and fluid to back up throughout your circulatory system. The circulatory system consists of your lungs, legs, feet and ankles. The kidneys retain excess water and sodium.  All this builds up is the congestive part of your heart failure.  The lung congestion occurs only with left-sided heart failure with fluid backing up into the lungs. The most common cause of right sided heart failure is left sided heart failure.</p>
<p> When the fluid fills up the left side of the heart the pressure in the lungs passes to the right side of the heart, which then fails.  The fluid then collects in the abdomen and lower extremities which all leads up to heart failure.   Heart Failure develops quickly after a heart attack.  The heart failure can also develop after years of high blood pressure or coronary artery disease.  A defective valve may cause heart failure. A heart valve replacement in this case will prevent heart failure. A specialist normally does the surgical part, which is a cardiologist.</p>
<p>Many times people think that such things cause heart failure as smoking, being overweight or eating foods high in cholesterol and fat but there is a condition known as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy were the heart weakens without explanation. This condition will also cause you congestive heart failure if not properly taken seriously.</p>
<p>Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you&#8217;re fully informed about Congestive Heart, keep reading.</p>
<p>You might be suffering from if you have heart failure several conditions. These conditions can weaken your heart over time and be present without you being aware that you have the problem. The follow is a brief description of some conditions that affect the heart:</p>
<p>- The most common cause of heart failure is Coronary artery disease. A process called atherosclerosis, which is a build up of fatty deposits in the arteries. This fatty build up causes the blood to narrow a process called plaque, which leaves chronically deprived of oxygen-rich blood pump less vigorously. A heart attack occurs if an unstable plaque not function well it will cause a blood clot in turn completely blocks the blood flow to an area of the heart muscle. This is one of the most common causes of heart failure.</p>
<p>- There are several other reasons that might cause heart failure but we shall discuss the next highest reason for now. High Blood Pressure (hypertension) is the force of blood pumped by your heart through your arteries. When your blood pressure is high then your heart has to work harder causing failure.</p>
<p>Take your cardiologists advice watch your weight and exercise your on the way to a heart healthy way of life.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a lot to understand about Congestive Heart. We were able to provide you with some of the facts above, but there is still plenty more to write about in subsequent articles.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>Medical How It Works Saving the Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage&#8211;at least it seems that way. If you&#8217;ve been thinking you need to know more about it, here&#8217;s your opportunity.</p>
<p>There is no cure for congestive heart failure, but there are things that you can do to help prolong your life and protect your heart from farther damage.  Treatment is a matter of changing your lifestyle and drug therapy, which will change your quality of life.  The medical field improvement over the past twenty years has grown in leaps and bounds. Lifestyle changes are the same quit smoking, losing excess weight, drinking less alcohol, and eating healthy low saturated fat and low salt foods. Then do not forget to exercise which is helpful for most patients. This is good advice that is a key to preventing heart failure but the most important is the medical.  This is where your physician is very important do not attempt to try to prescribe your own medicines. The physician is well equipped to provide you with the proper medical treatment.</p>
<p>The heart like other parts of our bodies can malfunction in different ways. That is why we should trust the cardiologist a specialist in the medical field. One of the most common medicines prescribed for patients is a beta-blocker. The beta-blocker reduces the heart rate and output of blood by counteracting a hormone called noradrenalin. While this drug can prevent heart failure, it is not recommended for anyone with severe heart failure.</p>
<p>Patients who suffer from fluid retention and/or high blood pressure the medical field suggests that a diuretic will help compensate but some of the side effects is loss of potassium, weakness, muscle cramps, and joint pains.  Let your doctor know right away if you feel any ill effects from the diuretic. </p>
<p>The more authentic information about Congestive Heart you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Congestive Heart expert. Read on for even more Congestive Heart facts that you can share.</p>
<p>This is just an example of some drugs used by the medical field that can help prevent heart failure.  There are other treatments that the medical field uses are just as valuable.<br />
Congestive heart failure can become quiet extreme that is why the medical field has been experimenting with heart transplants and mechanical pumps, which are attached to the heart.  There is another experimental procedure for severe heart failure, which is available at a few U.S. medical centers. This procedure, called cardiomyoplasty, involves detaching one end of a muscle in the back, wrapping it around the heart, and then suturing the muscle to the heart. An implanted electric stimulator causes the back muscle to contract and pump blood from the heart.</p>
<p>The medical field has also another surgical procedure called mitral valve repair may help extend and improve the lives of people with congestive heart failure.  This procedure aims to correct leaky valves resulting from cardiomyopathy, or heart muscle disease, by surgically inserting a flexible annuloplasty ring at the mitral valve opening.</p>
<p>The medical field has made great strides in medicines and in surgical procedures that greatly increase the quality of life, we have.  The medical field has experimented with such things as healthy heart diets and specialized exercises that can only help to improve quality of life.  Now it is up to you it is your heart!</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>How Doctors are Using Their Skills to Combat Congestive Heart Failure</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Congestive Heart. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Congestive Heart. Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there&#8217;s more to Congestive Heart than you may have first thought. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Congestive Heart. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Congestive Heart.</p>
<p>Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there&#8217;s more to Congestive Heart than you may have first thought. </p>
<p>Congestive heart failure is an insidious opponent, possessing a slow onset that results in a patient often not even noticing they are having symptoms. Over time the patient will suffer from worsening dyspnea and edema that will eventually drive them to seek treatment, where they will discover that for whatever reason their heart is no longer able to function properly.</p>
<p>Heart failure occurs when the cells of the heart tissue are either destroyed or made non-functional due to another cardiac event, often secondary to ischemic heart disease or coronary artery disease. As a result, the heart is no longer able to pump the blood throughout the body properly; instead the blood pools, resulting in fluids being retained rather than excreted properly and oxygen starved organs being unable to function. The death of these cells is critical because, like brain cells, once the cells of the heart die the body is unable to reproduce them and restore full function to the heart. Congestive heart failure carries with it a high mortality rate, with over fifty percent of its victims dying within five years of being diagnosed. Doctors and researchers are able to use modern advancements in medicine to make the patient more comfortable and, in many cases, to provide them with a more favorable prognosis.</p>
<p>Many patients do not even discover that they have suffered heart failure until they are brought into the Emergency Department of their local hospital complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing. Doctors will stabilize them there, giving them supplemental oxygen and beginning a course of medicinal treatment that will carry them out of the hospital.</p>
<p>Modern science has provided physicians with a wide array of methods with which to combat the damage done by congestive heart failure. Once oxygen is returned to an acceptable level a physician will usually administer a diuretic to stimulate the renal system to pull fluid out of circulation, relieving the edema and taking a great of stress off of the lungs, heart and other organs. This will also usually be accompanied by supplemental potassium, as the renal system will remove potassium along with the excess fluid and hypokalemia carries with it its own hazards.</p>
<p>A great deal of attention in the field of medicine has been focused on the body&#8217;s production of angiotensin II as it aggravates congestive heart failure. Angiotensin II is a substance produced by the body which raises blood pressure and causes the blood vessels to constrict, thereby forcing the heart to work much harder to pump blood throughout the body. An ACE inhibitor will often be administered to prevent the body from making angiotensin II, and an angiotensin receptor blocker is available to those who do not respond as desired to the ACE inhibitor. Many patients with heart problems are given nitroglycerin for this reason.</p>
<p>Along with medicine, research into the field of congestive heart failure is ongoing. The speculated use of stem cells, particularly embryonic stem cells, has opened a whole field of debate for possible treatment of heart failure in the science community. Patients with congestive heart failure were given some of their own stem cells in the heart via injection, and all reacted favorably. Scientists are unsure as to whether this is because the stem cells aid the body in growing new vessels or simply act as a lighthouse for the body&#8217;s natural healing mechanisms, drawing other cells to the site of the damage. Whichever the case may be, stem cells present a fascinating opportunity to finally find a means by which to restore heart function to patients who have suffered heart failure.</p>
<p>Modern science is providing a whole new world of treatment options to patients with congestive heart failure, and researchers are making new discoveries all the time. It is the hope of all of those in the medical field that one day heart failure will be another disease medicine has the answer to.</p>
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		<title>How do Physicians Treat Congestive Heart Failure?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Think about what you&#8217;ve read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about Congestive Heart? Or was there something completely new? What about the remaining paragraphs? Congestive heart failure is precisely what it sounds like; it is a failure of the heart to properly function, and its effects on the body can be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Think about what you&#8217;ve read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about Congestive Heart? Or was there something completely new? What about the remaining paragraphs? </p>
<p>Congestive heart failure is precisely what it sounds like; it is a failure of the heart to properly function, and its effects on the body can be devastating. Physicians do their best to treat the symptoms and give the patient the best prognosis possible; however, no true cure for congestive heart failure currently exists.</p>
<p>Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to properly pump blood throughout the body; as a result, rather than distributing nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and then excreting the excess fluid into the urine the blood pools. This results in either a systemic or localized edema as fluid builds up in the veins and organs, causing swelling of the extremities as well as the organs themselves (this fluid accumulation is responsible for an excessive amount of stress on the heart as fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity as well as the dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, often symptomatic of heart failure). The swelling and lack of oxygen and nutrients will result in permanent damage to the organs if left untreated, providing a very poor prognosis for the patient. </p>
<p>The first stage of treatment generally consists of the administration of extra oxygen to attempt to return the oxygen levels in the tissues to normal. Once oxygen has been administered and a pulse oximeter reveals blood oxygen levels to be acceptable the focus will shift to attempting to treat the fluid build-up in the body. Diuretics will be administered to assist the excess fluid on its path out of the body via the urinary tract, and nitrates are administered to cause the vessels to dilate, allowing blood to flow more freely without the heart having to work quite as hard. Treatment with diuretics is often accompanied by supplemental potassium, as the body will excrete potassium in the urine and long term hypokalemia may result in muscle weakness or paralysis, as well as an increased risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmia.</p>
<p>Patients will often be sent home from the hospital with diuretics, as well as a medication known as an ACE inhibitor (an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) which prevents the body from creating angiotensin, a substance which raises blood pressure and causes the blood vessels to constrict. An angiotensin II receptor blocker may also be administered if the patient continues to produce angiotensin. Patients may also be treated with vasodilators other than ACE inhibitors, particularly if they have responded poorly to treatments with ACE inhibitors in the past. Nitroglycerin is a common example of this type of medication.</p>
<p>Digitalis, or Digoxin, may be prescribed to strengthen the force of the heart&#8217;s contractions, aiding it to push blood throughout the body. Treatment with a beta blocker is also beneficial in cases of heart failure, preventing the heart from beating more rapidly in an attempt to compensate for the poor movement of the blood in the body and placing more stress on the weakened muscle.</p>
<p>Blood thinners are used to prevent the formation of clots in the body that may be caused by the decreased movement of the blood in the vessels. Coumadin and heparin are the most commonly prescribed blood thinners in use today; however, due to an increased risk of bleeding patients taking these medications should undergo coagulation testing regularly.</p>
<p>Lifestyle changes are just as important as medications in the long term treatment of heart failure. Patients should consult with their doctor to establish an appropriate (low sodium) diet and exercise program, and should do at least some moderate exercise daily. Equally important is taking sufficient time to rest every day. The heart pumps more easily when the body is at rest, which is vital to an already overstressed muscle. The nicotine from cigarettes causes an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and the tendency for clumping in the blood vessels; patients with heart failure should abstain from smoking. Flu or pneumonia can be very difficult for hearts that are failing as they attempt to compensate for the lack of oxygen in the bloodstream being carried to the organs. It is very important that patients receive an annual influenza vaccine, as well as a dose of the pneumococcal vaccine, which will protect them from the pneumococcal bacteria that cause over eighty percent of cases of bacterial pneumonia. Wearing non-constrictive clothing will assist in preventing blood clots and facilitating blood flow to the extremeties, and in cases of extremely warm or extremely cold temperatures it is important that the patient take all precautions necessary to keep the body at an appropriate temperature.. </p>
<p>Researchers are still seeking to find a cure for congestive heart failure; however, until that day comes it is extremely important that patients suffering from heart failure follow the treatment plan outlined by their physician. With careful attention to maintaining their condition, the prognosis associated with heart failure increases dramatically.</p>
<p>Now you can understand why there&#8217;s a growing interest in Congestive Heart. When people start looking for more information about Congestive Heart, you&#8217;ll be in a position to meet their needs.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Living With Heart Failure-How Congestive Heart Failure Impacts Your Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you&#8217;ll find that the subject of Congestive Heart is certainly no exception.</p>
<p>Heart failure, as well as all the risks that accompany it, can be a terrifying prospect for any man, woman or child. The impact of a heart, the body&#8217;s central tool for survival, no longer functioning may seem like the beginning of the end. The good news is, by establishing an effective treatment plan with your cardiologist the prognosis, and the chances for you to lead a normal life, increase exponentially. </p>
<p>Heart failure occurs when the heart can no longer efficiently pump blood throughout the body. The blood pools, and while organs are deprived of vital, life giving oxygen and nutrients the excess sodium that would normally be excreted in the urine builds up in the tissues, resulting in fluid retention that leads to organ stress and the dyspnea that is so common in cases of congestive heart failure. Left untreated, the oxygen deprived organs will eventually cease to function and the patient will die.</p>
<p>Fortunately, there are now many ways to combat the mortality factor associated with heart failure.  Doctors can prescribe medications to facilitate the flow of blood through the body and take some of the pressure off the heart; blood thinners can decrease the chances of clots forming in the veins. Aside from medicinal means, there are many factors that may be altered in your lifestyle to impact the prognosis of your disease.</p>
<p>It is essential that the body be given sufficient time to rest in a day. While at rest the heart can more easily pump blood throughout the body; just as you would rest an injured leg when it began to pain you, you should rest your heart as well. On the flip side, it is important to establish a daily exercise routine. It doesn&#8217;t have to be three hours of aerobics; a half hour walk every day would have a greater impact on your physical being than nothing. Consult with your physician to find the plan that works best for your individual circumstances.</p>
<p>Along with an exercise plan you should work with your doctor to find the best diet plan for you. In most cases a low sodium diet is recommended to help reduce fluid retention. Diuretics can greatly affect the levels of potassium in the body causing  hypokalemia, which can lead to muscle weakness, paralysis and a fatal cardiac arrhythmia; therefore, very often if you have been given a diuretic to take daily a potassium supplement will also be prescribed. </p>
<p>Nicotine can create a serious problem for patients with heart failure. It increases the heart rate and blood pressure while having a negative impact on the oxygen level in the blood. All of these things cause the heart to work harder. It is strongly recommended that if you have been diagnosed with heart failure you quit smoking completely.</p>
<p>Hand in hand with smoking are the inherent dangers associated with contracting a case of pneumonia or flu. If you are able you should receive an annual flu shot, as well as the one time dose of pneumococcal vaccine. This will provide some level of protection against pneumococci bacteria, the major cause of bacterial pneumonia. Pneumonia is a problem for the same reasons as smoking; the decreased oxygen levels in the blood cause the heart to work harder in an attempt to compensate and get oxygen to the organs and tissues. If possible, avoid crowded areas during cold and flu season, and stay away from people you know are sick. </p>
<p>Amazingly, something as simple as the clothes you wear can impact your condition if you have suffered heart failure. Tight clothing can cause blood clots and restrict blood flow to the extremities. In addition, in cases of extreme temperature your clothes should be weather appropriate; if the body has to work to maintain its temperature the heart will have to work that much harder. </p>
<p>Sexual relations can usually be continued as before; however, they should occur in as peaceful an environment as possible to prevent undue stress. If your condition is severe it is important that you discuss this with your physician; it may be necessary to forego sexual relations for a time in favor of other, less stressful shows of affection.</p>
<p>Each of these steps will help you continue to live much as you did before being diagnosed. Heart failure will inevitably impact your life; it is entirely up to you how much.</p>
<p>Now that we&#8217;ve covered those aspects of Congestive Heart, let&#8217;s turn to some of the other factors that need to be considered.</p>
<p>Now that wasn&#8217;t hard at all, was it?  And you&#8217;ve earned a wealth of knowledge, just from taking some time to study an expert&#8217;s word on Congestive Heart.</p>
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		<title>How Can Stem Cells Be Used to Treat Congestive Heart Failure?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary.</p>
<p>Is everything making sense so far? If not, I&#8217;m sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place.</p>
<p>Heart failure is a devastating blow to the body system, and despite the best efforts of clinicians and researchers often results in permanent organ damage and eventual death. Researchers are fighting to put a stop to the high mortality rate of congestive heart failure, and believe stem cells may be the way to do it.</p>
<p>The possible uses for stem cells have made it a highly published topic in medical journals today. Stem cells are the precursors to every cell in the body, and are primarily produced in the bone marrow in adults. During times of crisis, such as when a patient suffers from leukemia, the spleen and other organs that possessed stem cells during fetal development will take over production. This is the body&#8217;s way of maintaining proper cell balances and replenishing itself as old cells die. For example, red blood cells in the circulation only have a lifespan of approximately four months; during that time the hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow are continuously producing new rubriblasts, the precursor cells that will over time become mature erythrocytes. </p>
<p>There are several forms of stem cells; for the sake of research scientists are currently focusing on the embryonic and adult varieties. Embryonic stem cells come from a blastocyst, a four to five day old human embryo. During gestation these pluripotent cells will divide and multiply, forming the body and internal organs of the fetus. Embryonic stem cells are highly valued for research for several reasons; they are able to provide large numbers of replenishing cells and have no limitations on what form of cells they can become. The use of embryonic stem cells is highly controversial, however, due to the fact that collection often requires the destruction of the embryo. </p>
<p>There are several methods that have been published in research journals regarding the application of stem cells in the treatment of congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure results when cells in the heart are dysfunctional or destroyed and the heart is unable to properly pump blood throughout the body. Some patients are able to be treated using mechanical aids or transplant, but this is not always the case. Several years ago a group of patients with no other available options for treatment agreed to be part of a test study regarding stem cells. Autologous stem cells were removed from the marrow and injected into the failing heart tissue through the chest wall. Patients who received this treatment showed marked improvement, presumably as a result of stem cell action. The precise means by which this occurs is still unknown; however, research scientists speculate that the stem cell is either growing new vessels or acting as a beacon to bring other cells in to repair the damaged tissue. </p>
<p>Another possibility regarding stem cells is the growth of tissue for transplant. Hearts available for an organ transplant are not as easily obtained as physicians would desire, and there are often waiting lists years long for every available organ. Stem cells grow readily in a laboratory environment, and if unstimulated to differentiate will reproduce pluripotent daughter cells. This results in a tissue that will essentially adapt to whatever environment it is placed in. Research scientists speculate that with the proper environment essentially grow heart tissue and transplant it to the patient who has suffered heart failure, replacing the dead and damaged tissues with live, vital tissue. This procedure would allow the heart to function more easily and hopefully give the patient a better chance for survival.</p>
<p>With current treatment the prognosis for sufferers of congestive heart failure is grim. At least fifty percent will die within five years of being diagnosed, and those who are not victims of this mortality rate will feel the effects of their heart failure for the rest of their lives. Stem cell research represents a chance for those patients to beat these odds.</p>
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		<title>What Evidence of Congestive Heart Failure is a Diagnosis Based on?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine the next time you join a discussion about Congestive Heart. When you start sharing the fascinating Congestive Heart facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed.</p>
<p>While all cardiac conditions carry similar symptoms of chest pain and difficulty breathing, congestive heart failure generally presents with a very specific set of symptoms and lab results, giving doctors a very firm set of clues upon which to base a definite diagnosis.</p>
<p>Dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, coupled with severe pitting edema (when the body retains fluid to the point of holding the imprint of an object that is pressed into the skin for several minutes) are generally the first pieces of evidence pointing to congestive heart failure. Heart failure results in the heart not being able to efficiently pump blood throughout the body; as a result, fluid accumulates rather than being excreted and causes the body to swell as if it were a water balloon. Non-pitting edema, or fluid retention that does not hold an imprint, is not caused by heart failure and indicates that another diagnosis needs to be made. The patient may produce a frothy pink sputum when they cough. </p>
<p>In addition to the symptoms related to the fluid accumulation general weakness and malaise, particularly during times of physical exertion are frequent complaints of patients suffering from congestive heart failure, and should not be ignored. This is caused by a lack of nutrients and oxygen from the blood to the body tissues, and may result in permanent damage to the organs if they are left without these vital elements for a prolonged period of time. Anuria, or a lack of urination, is also evidential of heart failure as fluid accumulates in the tissues rather than being properly excreted. Patients may suffer from a changed mental status due to toxins accumulating in the body.</p>
<p>Once the physician suspects heart failure based on the physical evidence, blood samples will be sent to the laboratory. Beta-natriuretic peptide, or BNP, is an excellent screening tool in suspected cases of heart failure. This hormone is produced in greater quantities by the failing heart muscle as fluid levels rise, with a level between one hundred and five hundred pg/mg suggesting congestive heart failure and greater than five hundred being fairly diagnostic; however, an elevated BNP should not be considered to be sufficient evidence upon which to base a positive diagnosis, as conditions such as renal failure, ventricular strain, tumors or hypoxia can also cause BNP levels to rise. Arterial blood gases may be tested to determine the degree of hypoxemia.  A decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate, proteinuria (protein in the urine), and a mild azotemia (elevated blood urea level) can be seen in early to moderate disease. An increased serum creatinine, hyperbilirubinemia (increased bilirubin in the blood) and dilutional hyponatremia (decreased serum sodium levels) are evidence the patient is suffering from a more advanced case of heart failure.</p>
<p>Radiology will also wish to perform imaging studies to evaluate the condition of the heart. A chest x-ray will generally reveal cardiomegaly (enlargement of the heart) and pleural effusion (fluid around the heart). An echocardiogram may be performed to evaluate the internal structures of the heart to evaluate for any structural abnormalities, as in the case of mitral stenosis. This provides evidence to determine the underlying cause of congestive heart failure, particularly in suspected cases of valvular heart disease. </p>
<p>Physicians are like detectives, if you will. Once these tests have all been run they will gather these pieces of evidence together and put them together to form a fairly accurate picture of the patient&#8217;s condition, allowing for an accurate diagnosis leading to proper treatment.</p>
<p>Those of you not familiar with the latest on Congestive Heart now have at least a basic understanding. But there&#8217;s more to come.</p>
<p>Now that wasn&#8217;t hard at all, was it?  And you&#8217;ve earned a wealth of knowledge, just from taking some time to study an expert&#8217;s word on Congestive Heart.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>How CHF Patients can Take Advantage of Translational Research?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This article explains a few things about Congestive Heart, and if you&#8217;re interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don&#8217;t know.</p>
<p>In nature every action spawns a separate and equal reaction. In the field of medicine, the reaction may not always be equal to the action. The performance of a particular treatment in the lab on test animals may not be the same as would be seen in a human subject; this is where the field of translational research comes in. </p>
<p>Translational research takes research from the laboratory to the patient&#8217;s bedside. This can be done in several forms. In its earliest stages a treatment will undergo controlled clinical trials with a voluntary group of test subjects. If these small, controlled tests meet the acceptable range of success the treatment is then taken to research hospitals such as St. Jude&#8217;s or Children&#8217;s Hospital of Boston. Here patients are given the opportunity to experience new methods of control and treatment of a disease with the understanding that it is still considered highly experimental; however, for many these treatments represent a chance for a cure that previously as out of reach for them as the moon.</p>
<p>It seems like new information is discovered about something every day. And the topic of Congestive Heart is no exception. Keep reading to get more fresh news about Congestive Heart.</p>
<p>Congestive heart failure is, at the moment, an incurable event, occurring when for whatever reason the cells of the heart muscle are destroyed and the heart can no longer adequately pump blood throughout the body. Once the cells in the heart tissue are non-functional the body is unable to replace them, making it impossible for the heart to regain full heart function on its own. The current mortality rate is high, and over fifty percent of patients with congestive heart failure will die within five years of being diagnosed. There are many treatment options currently being considered for congestive heart failure, however, and a number of new technologies being tested daily. For example, Montefiore Medical Center in New York City is currently doing clinical trials on a drug known as Lovosimendan, a calcium sensitizer that does not trigger cardiac arrhythmia, and research into the possibility of using stem cells to regrow cardiac tissue is ongoing.</p>
<p>For a patient to take advantage of these options they should discuss the possibility of being a subject for clinical testing with their physician to see if they would be a good candidate, then allow the physician to make a recommendation on a course of action from there. It may be suggested that the patient contact a research facility, or the physician may suggest their name for a clinical trial they know is occurring soon. If the patient lives in an area with a research hospital nearby, chances are there will be an opportunity for them to benefit from the hospital&#8217;s policy on translational research.</p>
<p>It should be understood that translational research is precisely what it sounds like; research. Scientists and doctors are often still learning about the treatment and its effect on the human body, and there is always a possibility that it will be unsuccessful or carry with it many hazardous side effects. These courses of treatments are unknowns to physician and researcher alike. For patients who have run out of options, however, even the possibility of a negative effect cannot stifle what the opportunity to be part of a translational research project provides: hope.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s the latest from the Congestive Heart authorities. Once you&#8217;re familiar with these ideas, you&#8217;ll be ready to move to the next level.</p>
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		<title>Congestive Heart Failure</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 01:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The human body is a magnificent machine that works in harmony with nature.  The machinery needs proper care and sometimes parts replaced.  Like the machine so the heart also needs help to prevent failure. The pump may not pump enough blood to meet your body&#8217;s needs, which can lead into congestive heart failure. Many underlying conditions can cause congestive heart failure.</p>
<p>Over time and with the wear and tear of one&#8217;s body the heart itself can develop such things as coronary artery disease or high blood pressure, which can lead to congestive heart failure.  These things sap your strength leaving the heart with the inability to pump efficiently causing a break down.  It is very important that you take care of yourself because these things while not reversible are preventable.  </p>
<p>We have medicines that can treat the conditions you have improving your survival rate. These medications if taken properly can help control your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other things that might be affecting your heart.  The field of medicine has come a very long way in providing medicines to prevent congestive heart failure.</p>
<p>The more authentic information about Congestive Heart you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Congestive Heart expert. Read on for even more Congestive Heart facts that you can share.</p>
<p>The cardiologist who is a heart specialist can inform you about by-pass surgery or stents to help open up the flow of your blood through your veins.  Many things are possible to prolong your life just ask your doctor for advise as to what you need.  It is very possible for you to do things for yourself that will help in good heart health. </p>
<p>Congestive heart failure maybe prevented by changing your lifestyle.  This does not always take a big change but some things in your life are controllable. First, look at your diet eat a heart healthy diet.  Watch out for salt intake, fatty foods, and over indulgences as these can cause congestive heart failure. Many of us in today&#8217;s world need to know how to manage stress overcome depression or simply improve the quality of our life. The problem of being over weight can lead to other problems such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.  We need to keep these conditions under control in order to prevent congestive heart failure.</p>
<p>Managing stress becomes a stressful problem in itself for many people.  While others enjoy the benefit of belonging to a gym or owning equipment that they use in their homes some of us do not have the time, money, or space to afford such luxury&#8217;s.  A person who sets daily in his office may feel the tensions building up to the point of no relief and farther some even go into a depressive condition. This is very bad for the heart we say that our heart is what feels our emotions like love, sadness, hate, excitement etc. still yet our heart suffers with stress and depression.  Congestive heart failure one of the number one killers of men and women can be prevented.  Prevention begins as they say at home with you taking care of your needs.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s no doubt that the topic of Congestive Heart can be fascinating. If you still have unanswered questions about Congestive Heart, you may find what you&#8217;re looking for in the next article.  </p>
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