... people usually don't experience electrical problems until other health problems put them at risk. Many things can damage your heart's electrical system and lead to an electrical problem, such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and a leaky heart valve. These can all weaken your heart and cause it to not be able to pump properly. One type of arrhythmia, the long ... rhythm, there is a specific part of the heart that is causing it. Surgery can also be used to treat underlying heart diseases that could be causing your arrhythmia, such as coronary artery blockage. For the thous...

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... i.e. a heart attack. A heart attack is defined as "Sudden interruption or insufficiency of the supply of blood to the heart, typically resulting from occlusion or obstruction of a coronary artery and often characterized by severe chest pain."" (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language 2000) Like other muscles, the heart needs more oxygen when it exercises/contracts. As the ... heart is constantly contracting it requires a constant and large supply of oxygen. Coronary arteries are blood vessels that supply oxygen and vital nutrients to the heart, and ensure that the heart...

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... particles (RLP) in the higher CHO diet compared to the diet higher in unsaturated fat. All of these changes in blood lipids have been associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in epidemiological studies of Canadians. The pros to eating an increase in carbohydrates is improved cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, more energy and stamina, weight loss and improves ... ...

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