CPR Indianapolis

Keeping your ticker in good shape can help keep cardiac emergencies at bay. We are rounding up a few achievable steps to start working on that could help you achieve your heart-healthy goals for 2019: Reduce Meat Intake - You aren’t required to completely quit meat to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet. Simply reducing the amount of animal products in your diet just once in a week will lower your risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack and reduce your cholesterol. You’ll be giving your body vital heart-healthy nutrients like potassium, omega 3 fatty acids, and various antioxidants that are all part of an optimal diet by switching to a vegetarian diet. Regular Flossing - There’s no denying that keeping up on your dental routine is crucial for your overall health- including your ticker. Periodontal (gum) disease often has the same risk factors for cardiovascular disease. According to studies, bacteria in the mouth that cause gum disease can move into the bloods...

Pericarditis, also called pericardial disease is inflammation of any layers of the pericardium, which is a thin tissue sac that surrounds the ticker and consists of visceral pericardium (an inner layer that envelopes the entire ticker), a middle fluid layer to prevent friction between the visceral pericardium and parietal pericardium, and parietal pericardium (an outer layer made of fibrous tissue). Pericarditis Causes : Infections, heart surgery, heart attack, trauma, tumors, cancer, radiation, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis- are some of the causes of pericarditis. No cause can be found for some people. Pericarditis can be chronic (long-standing) or acute (occurring suddenly). Symptoms: When present, pericarditis symptoms may include increased heart rate, low-grade fever and chest pain (the pain is frequently sharp and located in the center of the chest, and may radiate to the neck and shoulders, and occasionally, the arms and back). Di...