Question 1

where does deoxygenated blood first flow to after returning to the heart from the systemic circulation?

Accepted Answer

Right atrium: The first chamber it gets to is the right atrium.

Question 2

how to increase blood circulation in heart any good foods are any particular exercise ? my relative had ecg and they told its like ischemia

Accepted Answer

Nutrition & exercise: There's no secret to healthy nutrition & regular exercise to improve your health, especially heart-wise. Eat lots of brightly or darkly colored fruits & vegetables. Eat whole grains w/fiber. Eat healthy fats like wild caught fatty fish, olive oil, nuts & avocados. Eat lean protein like beans, eggs (whites especially), wild caught fatty fish & chicken. Aerobic exercise is good but so is strength.

Question 3

is it possible for me to have poor blood circulation if i have a normal heart rate and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The condition you note is quite variable as to cause, concerning regional obstruction, cardiac output, temperature sensitivity, etc.  Blood pressure and heart rate are not necessarily directly tied to the condition.

Question 4

is it possible to have poor blood circulation even if you have a normal heart rate and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While heart disease and arterial disease are strongly related, heart rate and blood pressure alone are not necessarily related.  A history of angina or heart attacks is related and if present should make one be more suspicious of arterial disease in the legs or carotid arteries.

Question 5

have a knot on one of my veins in my arm from sleeping on it months ago. my arm loses blood circulation quick whenever i'm sitting to long. i'm curious about this knot that has been here for months, my heart hurts sometimes from this . ?

Accepted Answer

Ans: You need to see your doctor and get a proper diagnosis. Sounds like you have so much anxiety. Just get a diagnosis and treatment and move on

Question 6

i have chest pain around heart. behind the heart . that is back pain. my neck is very hard. i feel slow blood circulation to brain. my left is week?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical attent: Chest pain, neck rigidity and sudden weakness are concerning for something critical. Is very important that you go to an emergency room as soon as possible to rule out any serious condition. www.otwithmd.com.

Question 7

i have a heart murmer, edema which is getting worse, high blood pressure, had rapid weight gain, poor circulation, eyesight deteriorating rapidly. help!

Accepted Answer

Edema: You need to get to a doctor or to an er to be seen, diagnosed and treated appropriately. There is nothing we out here can do more than encourage you to get to care.

Question 8

does raynaud's affect my heart circulation?

Accepted Answer

No, but. . .: Raynaud's phenomenon (constriction of blood vessels to the fingers and toes, when exposed to triggers like cold weather) should not affect the heart circulation. However, other diseases that cause raynaud's (such as autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, artery inflammation, drug effects, etc...) and the drugs for those diseases, or drugs for raynaud's symptoms, may affect heart circulation.

Question 9

what exactly is the circulation path from heart to kidneys to heart?

Accepted Answer

Many finite loops: Left ventricle --> ascending aorta -> descending aorta --> renal artery --> segmental -> lobar a/interlobar a -->arcuate a-->interlobular a->afferent arteriole --> efferent arteriole-->interlobular, arcuate, interlobar veins-> renal vein-> inferior vena cava --> right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulm artery (branches) -> pulm veins -> left atrium -> left ventricle.

Question 10

does bad circulation cause high heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Poor Circulation: It is possible that your heart rate could elevate if the heart is required to work harder in order to circulate the blood throughout your body.  See a vascular surgeon to have your circulatory system evaluated.

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Where does deoxygenated blood first flow to after returning to the heart from the systemic circulation?

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How to increase blood circulation in heart any good foods are any particular exercise ? my relative had ecg and they told its like ischemia

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Is it possible for me to have poor blood circulation if i have a normal heart rate and blood pressure?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have poor blood circulation even if you have a normal heart rate and blood pressure?

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Have a knot on one of my veins in my arm from sleeping on it months ago. my arm loses blood circulation quick whenever i'm sitting to long. i'm curious about this knot that has been here for months, my heart hurts sometimes from this . ?

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I have chest pain around heart. behind the heart . that is back pain. my neck is very hard. i feel slow blood circulation to brain. my left is week?

A member asked:

I have a heart murmer, edema which is getting worse, high blood pressure, had rapid weight gain, poor circulation, eyesight deteriorating rapidly. help!

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Does raynaud's affect my heart circulation?

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What exactly is the circulation path from heart to kidneys to heart?

A member asked:

Does bad circulation cause high heart rate?

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