What Are The Two Riskiest Days For Heart Related Deaths?
December 17, 2007 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Fa-la-la-la-la…la-la-la-la……. The holidays are here and with them comes stress, anxiety and overall worry. Did I get all the shopping done? Have I finished the cookies? Did I send the cards out yet? “I forgot my cousin twice removed from my step fathers side of the family- he needs a gift!!!!!!!”
Yup- that pretty much sums it up-the holidays blow in and out like a flash of light. It is hard sometimes to stop and think about what the true meaning is and to not get caught up in the hub bub!
And what 2 days of the year do you think …read more
What Does A Dolphin’s and Human’s Heart Have In Common?
August 22, 2007 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
An Indianapolis city official has announced that it’s 24 year old bottlenose dolphin has died from cardiac complications. What would the implications for a heart attack be in dolphins you ask?
Possible risk factors for the problem are similar to those of humans: genetics, infections, viruses or circulatory problems.
After all, we are all mammals. And to be 24… that is like us being 85 years old. I hope Phoenix the dolphin is remembered fondly!
via Forbes.com




