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Complications & Risks of Heart Valve Replacement

Heart valve replacement is recommended for patients who experience diseased or non-working heart valves that are caused by the narrowing of the heart's valves or through leakage from the valve. Because the procedure requires removing the diseased valve and replacing it with a mechanical valve, the p

Internal Hemorrhoid Home Treatment

Internal hemorrhoids are no fun. Besides being embarrassing and painful, they can lead to blood clots if left untreated. And, unlike external hemorrhoids, they can be more challenging to treat due to their location. Luckily, home treatments do work. In most cases, medical procedures can be avoid

Low-Cholesterol Christmas Party Appetizers, Dips, and Salads

This article provides advice on selecting a low-cholesterol Christmas party menu focusing on appetizers, dips, and salads. It assists readers in creating a healthy, delicious presentation of holiday foods to wow their guests.

Phrenic Nerve Injury

Get better strategies for avoiding phrenic nerve landmines during pulmonary vein isolation.

Ways to Reduce Cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol. LDL cholesterol can be dangerous, leading to heart attacks, blood clots and strokes. Fortunately, there are foods that naturally fight LDL cholesterol w

Natural Hemorrhoid Cure

Hemorrhoids can be incredibly uncomfortable and painful. Sometimes an individual may develop a hemorrhoid and not even realize it until he can see or feel it. There is more than one type of hemorrhoid and various methods of getting rid of them naturally.

How to Naturally Control High Triglycerides

While a lot of emphasis is placed on the importance of normal cholesterol levels for heart-health, not enough is placed on normal triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are the primary form of fats or lipids stored in the body. Excessive caloric intake in the form of fats and carbohydrates results in hi

Explain Cholesterol Testing

Cholesterol tests are a good indicator of your risk of developing certain diseases such as atherosclerosis and heart disease. They measure the amount of triglycerides and cholesterol that are in your blood. The tests are routinely used as a regular component of preventive medicine.

New Pathway Implicated in Parkinson's

A new discovery about a biological pathway involved in Parkinson's disease may lead to improved treatments that could potentially reverse the course of the devastating disease.

Modest Alcohol Consumption Reduces Risk of Stroke in Men

Drinking one to seven alcoholic beverages per week can significantly reduce middle-aged and older men's risk of having a stroke, according to a study published in the Nov. 18 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

Public Needs Better Education About Stroke Signs

Three hours can make all the difference for a person suffering a stroke. If a stroke victim can get to a prepared hospital within that time frame, there's a drug that can possibly change that patient's prognosis -- from disability to recovery.

Stroke Health Center

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