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TYPES OF CVD

I guess everyone knows what is CVD a.k.a. Cardiovascular Disease a.k.a Heart Attack. But actually, there are MANY types of CVD ranging from the brain vessels to the deep veins of the leg. They are:  Stroke Coronary heart disease Rheumatic...

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YOU MUST KNOW!!!

Have you ever heard of diabetes are associated with heart attacks. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the leading cause of death in diabetic patients is due to a heart attack. Of course you're wondering how diabetes can lead to heart...

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THE BENEFITS OF FRUITS ON THE HEART

Consuming enough fruits is a very important component of our diet.  Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals which is able to be a cure for many diseases.  Did you know ... the risk of heart attack can be reduced by eating fruit.  The...

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Alkohol dan Penyakit Kardiovaskular

Pengambilan alkohol yang “sederhana” dapat menlindungi kita daripada penyakit jantung. Maksud “sederhana” ialah satu hingga dua unit sehari bagi lelaki, dan hanya satu unit untuk wanita. Satu unit adalah 12oz bir, 4oz wain, 1.5oz 80-proof spirits,...

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4 TIPS JANTUNG SIHAT

MINYAK IKAN Untuk pengetahuan anda, minyak ikan adalah makanan yang baik untuk mempunyai jantung sihat. Menurut kajian, minyak ikan dapat mengurangkan risiko untuk mendapat penyakit kardiovaskular sebanyak 20% jika kita mempunyai tahap kolesterol...

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Blood Pressure

Many people these days suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension) and is often called the 'silent killer'. 'Silent Killer' facts: 1 in 5 adults have high blood pressure, yet most don't know it! No warning signs or symptoms to alert you that...

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Profil Lemak

Umur, faktor keturunan, berat badan, merokok, tekanan darah, aktiviti fizikal adalah faktor yang penting dalam menentukan risiko penyakit jantung. Walau bagaimanapun, petunjuk terbaik bagi menunjukkan risiko untuk mendapat penyakit jantung...

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SERANGAN JANTUNG- ARTIS MALAYSIA

Bob Kuman Pada usia 40 tahun, pelakon dan pelawak popular, Husni Mohd Rawi atau Bob Kuman meninggal dunia akibat sesak nafas di kediamannya pada tahun 2012. Arwah turut menghidap penyakit jantung, kencing manis, paru-paru berair dan obesiti. Mohd...

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Chinese Celebrities with CVD!

Chen Hung Lieh 陈鸿烈 During 24th November 2009, he was fainted due to angina pectoris. He was sent to Tseung Kwan O Hospital, but unfortunately he died at 11pm on the same day. He was died when he was 66 years old. Ricky Hui 许冠英 There...

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Western Celebrities with Cardiovascular Disease

CVDs do affect everyone, even some of the famous celebrities. Therefore, we must aware of these killing diseases. Elizabeth Taylor She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2004. She died of the condition, which limits the heart’s ability...

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Drugs that treat CVD!

There are 5 main groups of drugs used in treating hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease; which are HMG CoA reductase inhibitors or statins, niacin, fibrates, bile acid sequestrants and cholesterol absorption inhibitors. HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) They inhibit the first enzymatic step of cholesterol synthesis and act as the first line and more effective treatment for patient...

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Eat less salt!

In our previous post, CVD - A Killer, we disclosed that Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Malaysia and also worldwide, and HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE is a major risk factor. Are you at risk? In Malaysia, there are 5.8 MILLION...

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I Like to Move It Move it!

Physical inactivity is one of the factors that lead to CVD that we can change. Changing is always difficult for those who always try to find excuse, being lazy and do not love their health. Are you in these categories? I really hope that you...

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