Cardiovascular Disorders and Diseases Medical Answers

A migraine- a word that is thrown around a lot in modern society but this is something more than just a typical headache. The frustrating thing about this disease from...

It is believed that after the age of 5, humans begin to develop plaques that ultimately form atherosclerosis. Western diets that are high in fats, red meats and carbohydrates accelerate...

Like many of you have pointed out already, unfortunately, dizziness is a common complaint in patients who have recently had strokes. To further add insult to injury, it can be...

What Is Polycythemia Vera? Polycythemia vera is a rare blood cancer. It belongs to a wider group of blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms, which cause the blood cells developed by the bone marrow to...

Ureter stents are common and 74 percent of patients with some form of urinary stones will require this device to be used. Stones are a problem in 11 percent of men and 7 percent of...

Carotidynia, or Fay syndrome, is a medical condition that has received a lot of attention over the years. Even now, it is unclear if this is in fact just an unusual...

Aortic dissections are a common and dangerous condition that plague modern society. Even with advancements in modern medicine, guidelines and treatment strategies are ambiguous as to what is the "next...

Overview The phrenic nerve is part of the autonomic nervous system which automatically controls the functions of organs in the human body. This specific nerve controls the diaphragm, which is...

Resting heart rates A normal resting heart rate for adolescents and adults ranges between 60-100 beats per minute. In general, a lower resting heart rate means that the heart functions more efficiently...

A constant throbbing or pulsating twitch around your eye can be, to put it mildly, very distracting. It can interfere with your vision, your concentration, your conversations, and your sleep...