Mitral stenosis
Mitral stenosis is a narrowing of the mitral valve opening…
Sport
Mitral regurgitation, physical exercise and sport
The relationship between mitral regurgitation and physical exercise can limit sports activity. Mitral regurgitation can be caused by various abnormalities. The consequence is that blood flows backward into the left atrium during systole because the mitral valve does not close completely. Causes of Mitral Regurgitation Previously, the most common cause of mitral regurgitation was […]
Heart Disease
Mitral stenosis
Mitral stenosis is a narrowing of the mitral valve opening that hinders blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle during diastole. This condition increases pressure in the left atrium, which is transmitted to the pulmonary veins and causes pulmonary hypertension, the main cause of symptoms. Causes of mitral stenosis The most […]
What is mitral valve prolapse?
Mitral valve prolapse, often referred to simply as mitral prolapse, is a condition where one or both mitral valve leaflets move abnormally upward into the left atrium during systole (when the heart’s ventricles contract). In many cases, this movement causes the valve leaflets to meet above their usual position—sometimes not closing properly—and can even lead […]
Hypertension
Natural treatment for high blood pressure
Natural treatment for high blood pressure is possible through lifestyle modification. Classic studies have estimated the prevalence of high blood pressure at 30% of the general adult population. Based on the criteria in the American Heart Association’s 2017 guidelines, the prevalence exceeds 40%. However, as this same guideline highlights, most people with mild hypertension will […]
Diet for high blood pressure
Diet is the factor that most influences blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Hence, the need to define the best diet for hypertension. In a previous article on diet and nutrition for hypertension, we stated that the dietary component that most influences blood pressure is salt. That article emphasized the importance of reducing the amount of […]
What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is a disorder of circulatory regulation that causes blood pressure to rise within the arteries. This causes the artery walls and the heart to be subjected to an overload of pressure that can damage them. Increased blood pressure can cause the arteries to dilate and their walls to suffer atherosclerosis. The heart […]
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