Sentences with phrase «percent of all heart problems»

Myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve (MMVD) accounts for nearly 75 percent of all heart problems seen by veterinarians, making it the most common heart disease diagnosed in dogs.

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The use of isoproterenol, key to monitoring and treating heart - rhythm problems during surgery, decreased 35 percent as the price per milligram rose from $ 26.20 to $ 1,790.11.

Just before rumors surfaced that Robert Atkins had heart and weight problems when he died, Atkins officials themselves were stressing saturated fat should account for no more than 20 percent of dieters» calories.

According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, of the 7.5 million veterans who receive their health benefits from the agency, more than 70 percent are overweight and 20 percent have diabetes, which may lead to blindness, amputations, and kidney and heart problems.

In 2010 the study published its findings: compared with residents who did not get very sick, those who endured several days of diarrhea during the outbreak had a 33 percent greater likelihood of developing high blood pressure, a 210 percent greater risk of heart attack or stroke, and a 340 percent greater risk of kidney problems in the eight years following the outbreak.

Using 2006 - 11 data from Medicare's Part D drug benefit, the study found that 60 percent of patients with heart problems who saw a cardiologist received ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, versus 44 percent of those who didn't see a cardiologist.

In a study to be published in the Nov. 1 edition of the American Journal of Cardiology, the Hopkins team found that, regardless of age or lifestyle factors, if any sibling, brother or sister, suffers a heart attack, or chest pain from blocked arteries, the chances of any healthy brothers developing similar problems rises within 10 years by 20 percent.

Moms of babies with critical defects were still 43 percent more likely to be hospitalized for heart problems, compared to moms of babies without heart defects.

According to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, individuals who spend four or more hours of leisure time per day sitting in front of a screen (whether it be computer or TV) have a 48 percent increased risk of death from any cause, and a 125 percent increased risk of having a heart problem that results in hospitalization, compared to those who spend less than two hours a day relaxing in front of the TV / computer.

Of the 5 % that do show problems, an even smaller percent of that may develop severe kidney problems, heart issues, nervous system issues, or autoimmune polyarthritiOf the 5 % that do show problems, an even smaller percent of that may develop severe kidney problems, heart issues, nervous system issues, or autoimmune polyarthritiof that may develop severe kidney problems, heart issues, nervous system issues, or autoimmune polyarthritis.

Currently over 50 percent of pets are overweight or obese; causing diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and other health problems that will shorten your pet's lifespan.

Americans eat only 5 to 10 percent of the omega - 3s they did a hundred years ago — and that's a serious problem, especially when you consider that omega - 3s are excellent at reducing inflammation, beneficial for brain and nervous system health, protective against heart disease, and can reduce the incidence and severity of many chronic diseases, including Alzheimer's.