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Recent Articles by Dr. Ana Luiza Lima

Poor Circulation in Legs: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Poor circulation in the legs is characterized by reduced blood flow in the veins and arteries in the legs. It is associated with symptoms such as swollen feet, leg pain, cold hands and varicose veins in the legs. Learn about the other sympt.

Poor Circulation

How to Improve Circulation: 9 Natural Remedies

Natural ways to improve circulation include drinking green tea and increasing your intake of fish, vegetables and fruits. This can help to prevent symptoms such as pain or swelling in the legs or arms. Check out other measures to improve circulation and read about when you should see a doctor.

Diseases and Conditions

Heart Transplant: How It's Done, Indications & Recovery

A heart transplant consists of replacing a sick heart with a healthy, compatible heart in order to treat a patient with severe heart disease. Learn more about how the surgery is performed, who may be eligible for a transplant and what recovery consists of.

Nutrition

Waist to Hip Ratio: How to Calculate & Normal Ranges

A waist to hip ratio is a calculation that is used to evaluate the risk for cardiovascular diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure. Learn more about how a WHR is calculated, what results mean and what to do if your result is high.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol: LDL, HDL VLDL & Total Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for the proper functioning of the body. Each type of cholesterol should be within normal limits to ensure you are at a low risk for cardiovascular disease. Learn about the different types of cholesterol and what your levels should be.

Aneurysm

Aneurysm Symptoms: 5 Signs of a Brain or Heart Aneurysm

An aneurysm usually grows slowly, which is why symptoms may not be present or obvious at first. They can occur in the brain or in the aorta, and each can cause different symptoms, like blurry vision, headaches, chest pain and a dry cough. Learn more about how to identify aneurysm symptoms and when to go to the hospital.

Symptoms

Swollen Hands: 13 Common Causes (& What to Do)

Swollen hands and fingers can occur due to poor circulation, excessive salt intake, hot weather, or due to a health condition like arthritis, tendinitis or gout. Learn more about what causes swollen hands and fingers and what to do, as well as when you should see a doctor .

Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia Symptoms: 11 Signs, Risk Factors & Diagnosis

Arrhythmia symptoms include palpitations or a racing heart, chest pain or shortness of breath. These symptoms should be assessed urgently in a hospital. Learn more about the symptoms of arrhythmia, how they are diagnosed and the treatment o.

Heart Attack

What Causes a Heart Attack? 9 Common Causes

A heart attack can be caused by diseases like atherosclerosis or uncontrolled hypertension, or by some medications that interfere with blood flow to the heart. A strong family history is also associated with an increased risk. Learn more ab.

Aneurysm

Brain Aneurysm: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

A brain aneurysm is a dilation of one of the blood vessels that carry brain to the blood. It is associated with symptoms like intense headaches, pain behind the eyes or double vision. Learn more about what causes a brain aneurysm, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Arterial Hypotension

How to Raise Blood Pressure: 4 Tips (& Prevention)

Low blood pressure is generally not of clinical concern, particularly when patients have low blood pressure on average. However, very sudden drops in blood pressure can lead to symptoms like weakness, fatigue and dizziness. Learn more about how to raise blood pressure and how to prevent drops.

Tests

HDL Cholesterol: Normal Ranges & How to Increase

HDL cholesterol is often referred to as "good cholesterol" because it is important for the prevention cardiovascular diseases. This cholesterol helps to eliminate fat in the blood before it starts to accumulate. Learn more about the normal ranges, what causes low levels, and how to increase HDL .

Cholesterol

How to Lower Cholesterol: 8 Natural Tips

Some tips that help to lower cholesterol include exercising regularly, increasing fiber intake and drinking green tea on a daily basis. Learn about other easy ways to lower cholesterol naturally, and reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease .

High Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Medications: Types, Side Effects & When to Stop

High blood pressure medications include diuretics, beta-blockers and vasodilators. They help to decrease blood pressure and prevent complications, like a heart attack or stroke. Learn about the different types, or classes, of blood pressure medication and the side effects they can cause.

Diseases and Conditions

Normal Heart Rate: How to Measure & What Can Affect It

Normal heart rates are typically within 60 to 100 in resting, healthy adults. However, this value can vary depending on age, gender and physical activity level. Read more about how to calculate your maximum heart rate, how normal ranges differ from men to women, and what can cause a high or low heart rate.