Sentences with phrase «organ damage to the heart»

We can prevent organ damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, and eyes and make recommendations for management including medication and diet to prevent the progression of such problems.

Not exact matches

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the body instead of defending it, causing inflammation that often results in serious damage to bones, joints and tendons, and can also affect internal organs like the heart, eyes and lungs.

But the No. 1 cause of death in people who are starving is heart failure due to extreme tissue and organ damage.

We have already shown that serelaxin prevents the organ damage that occurs during an episode of acute heart failure3 and we will continue to investigate other modes of action.»

And clinicians working with anorexics have reported that after a decade or two, those with partial or subthreshold forms of the disorder — who maintain a diet some have compared to calorie restriction — show a failure to thrive, with damage to hearts, lungs and other organs.

These conditions are associated with high blood sugar, which can damage the vessels that supply blood to vital organs and can also increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

The new findings suggest that manipulation of NAD could lead to a future therapy for acute kidney injury and also raise the possibility that mitochondrial injury and deficiency in NAD might underlie other types of organ damage, including damage that can lead to stroke or heart attack.

One of the most serious classifications of this disease is known as diffuse scleroderma wherein the «sclerosis» (hardening of the tissue) occurs in the internal systems of the body, causing damage and widespread scarring to the skin as well as to various internal organs such as the lungs, kidneys, heart and gastrointestinal organs.

With the loss of the cushioning effect provided by free - moving collagen in the blood vessels, the force of the surge of blood that is driven into the arteries by the pumping action of the heart is carried directly to organs like the kidneys and the brain, damaging to the structures that filter our blood and that connect the functional regions of our brain, and putting us at risk of a stroke.

Imagine a world where damaged organs in your body — kidneys, liver, heart — can be stimulated to heal themselves.

This ground - breaking research could lead to a novel way to repair heart damage after a heart attack using a patient's own cells by converting them within the organ into new muscle.

High blood sugar can cause long - term damage to organs such as the heart and kidneys.

This paradigm of harnessing cells in nearby areas of damage to replenish lost tissue is not just applicable to the heart; it may be useful in many other organs in the body that have support cells like fibroblasts.

By studying them, we are beginning to gain insight into human disease — to understand why organs such as the heart can not repair themselves or why, as we age, the incidence of debilitating diseases such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's increases so rapidly, and we are developing new therapies that will enhance our abilities to regenerate damaged tissues and prolong healthy lifespan.

These disorders result in lower IQ, difficulty learning and functioning, and possible damage to the heart, brain and other vital organs, SAMHSA says.

Lupus, for example, can cause damage to many different parts of the body, including joints, blood, heart, lungs skin, kidneys and other organs.

This may lead to iron overload, which can cause damage to the joints and certain organs, such as the liver, skin, heart, and pancreas.

Ketosis is basically a mechanism your body puts to use during bouts of starvation, and is severely damaging to your heart and other vital organs.

This antioxidant combination has been shown to support organs like the colon, liver and heart by neutralizing damaging free radicals.

If left untreated, it can damage your organs and contribute to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases and many other health problems.

Hidden deep in the plant's bright yellow roots is an extraordinarily powerful compound called curcumin that has the unique ability to block an enzyme that causes inflammation, while combatting free radical damage to highly sensitive vital organs like your brain and heart.

However, chronic and uncontrolled inflammation can cause damage to cells, tissue and organs and result in a range of diseases from autoimmune diseases like Celiac Disease and rheumatoid arthritis, to obesity and heart disease.

Excess consumption of polyunsaturated oils has been shown to contribute to a large number of disease conditions including increased cancer and heart disease; immune system dysfunction; damage to the liver, reproductive organs and lungs; digestive disorders; depressed learning ability; impaired growth; and weight gain.31

This fat build up is to protect the organs and heart from damage from the cortisol, which is a very ironic feedback loop.

The extract from this amazing fruit is said to be helpful to heart health, organ health, help to reduce high cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure readings, and help repair damaged cells.

Alcohol causes damage to organs such as the liver, brain, heart and intestines.

In addition to causing abnormally small heads (microcephaly) and neurological problems, it seems that the virus can also damage infants» hearts, digestive systems, and reproductive organs.

Heat exhaustion of a dog can lead to heart failure, brain and organ damage, and death.

By Dr. Abiagil Messina Heartworms cause serious and sometimes fatal damage to the heart, lungs, and other organs.

Poor hygiene and damaged teeth in pets can lead to gum disease and systemic infections of the heart and other organs.

Severe, prolonged dehydration definitely leads to kidney damage or kidney failure, among other possible organ failures, including the heart.

If a lungworm infestation is left untreated there can be damage to the heart, lungs and other organs, and occasionally it can be fatal.

As it progresses, parasitic worms grow and multiply in the arteries of your pet's lungs and in the heart, causing damage to the pet's internal organs.

This can lead to severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other internal organs in your dog.

Heartworms cause serious and sometimes fatal damage to the heart, lungs, and other organs.

Many species of bacteria prosper in the oral cavity that can get into the blood and cause damage to internal organs (heart, kidneys, liver) or overtax the immune system.

Left untreated, heartworm infection can lead to severe lung disease, heart failure, organ damage and death.

Bacteria and plaque can progress into bleeding gums, tooth loss, and can even cause damage to the heart and other internal organs.

Heartworm disease causes severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs in the body.

A heartworm infection can cause lasting damage to a dog's heart, lungs, and other organs.

Heartworm disease causes lung disease, heart failure, damage to other organs, and death in dogs, cats, and ferrets.

In addition, the bacteria are consistently released into the blood stream allowing for systemic infections, which can cause damage to internal organs, such as the kidneys, liver and heart.

They can live for 5 - 7 years in the dog and cause severe damage to the heart, lungs, and blood vessels which can lead to lung disease, heart failure, and other organ failure.

Heartworm disease can result in severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs in the body.

Valvular defects, tumors, heartworms, heart beat abnormalities, and damaged to the muscle itself all cause the heart to enlarge and blood to pool in the organs and lungs.

The disease, which is spread by mosquitos, can cause severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs.

The outcome depends on the severity of the damage to the heart and other organs as well as the advancement of the disease process itself.

Heinz body anemia results in a lack of oxygenation that can cause irreversible damage to your cat's vital organs, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, and even the brain.

Without adequate care and attention, periodontal disease can result in pain, bad breath, loose teeth, irreversible damage to the gums, premature loss of teeth, and infection that may affect other organs in the body such as the heart, liver and kidneys.

Periodontal disease can lead to more serious bacterial infections that eventually damage the liver, kidneys, heart, and other organs.