4th International Conference on Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

Drugs have the ability to increase or decrease heart rates, forcing the heart to alter its regular rhythm in order to continue beating and keep the body moving. Substance abuse can result in health problems and the need for therapy. For the person abusing drugs or alcohol and their family, substance use disorder (SUD) is a difficult experience. Drug use is linked to a wide variety of medical issues. To maintain health, the heart and  cardiovascular system  must exert more effort. The risk of health conditions, such as heart and cardiovascular disorders, may rise with illicit drug usage. Along with viral disorders that may affect the body, common illicit drugs have been linked to negative effects on cardiovascular disease. The danger of infection increases when people share needles. The risk of stroke is greater when using heroin and other substances. Heroin use has decreased as a result of a number of issues, including socially unacceptable abuse, safety concerns, and othe...

  Knowing about the signs and symptoms of heart failure is important .With early detection and treatment, heart failure patients survive for long time. The common early sign of heart failure Swelling in the legs, ankles and feet. Water build up in other areas of the body and cause symptoms. For example, accumulation of fluid in the lungs can cause coughing and wheezing. It may also cause shortness of breath, making it difficult to lie flat or stay asleep. In the abdomen, water build up can cause nausea or a decreased appetite . It’s possible to accumulate 20 to 50 pounds over a period of months from fluid build up. Other symptoms of heart failure include: Confusion Fatigue and exhaustion Heart palpitations (racing, pounding or irregular heartbeats) Light headedness and dizziness can live well for a long time

IS BLOOD PRESSURE A SERIOUS PROBLEM? Blood pressure is the force of the blood exerted on the artery walls as the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Hypertension is the term for blood pressure that is constantly higher than normal. Hypertension is primary when there is no cause for the high blood pressure is found.  Secondary hypertension is known, such as kidney disease and tumors, about 95% people fall with high blood pressure have primary hypertension. REASONS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE There are no clear evidences of primary hypertension. However, there are different factors can increase blood pressure, such as: • Obesity  • Smoking • High salt intake • Consumption of alcohol Important factors : • Race: African Americans (Blacks) are more chances develop high blood pressure. • Gender: Males are more prone to  developing high blood pressure than women till age 55. After the age of 75, women  develop high blood pressure than men. • Heredity: If parents ha...

How to maintain good cardiac health especially during winter? Heart attacks can occur at any time and in any season, there is medical proof to show that the risk of heart attacks   increases in cold weather. Hypothermia in cold conditions can take additional stress on the heart, and this might cause a heart attack. REASONS FOR CARDIAC STRESS coldness causes constriction of   coronary arteries can   increases the severity and frequency rate of angina attacks. In cold conditions, our body loses heat so fast. So that the more difficult for your body to maintain a healthy temperature. Blood has to be circulated and this causes a much strain on the heart. Cold conditions can cause contraction of blood vessels .This has the double effect of reducing blood flow to the body, leading to increased metabolic stress. It also could increase blood pressure levels. Both of these leads to unnecessary stress on the heart. Risk Factors ·       ...