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8 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor Visits
Healthcare can be complicated but there are ways to make your health care go smoothly. Learn the most important methods for getting the most out of your doctor's visits.
Predicting Left Atrial Stasis in Patients With AF
This study looked at new parameters which could be useful in evaluating the risk of left atrial stasis among patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Identifying Determinants to Tailor Aspirin Therapy
What effects do different low dose aspirin regimens show when compared to once-daily higher dose regimens?
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
Effects of Exercise Training in Heart Failure Patients
How can exercise help when CHF patients are on maximum drug therapy?
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
Echocardiography vs Cardiac MRI in Mitral Regurgitation
Is cardiac MRI a more accurate non-invasive tool than echocardiography to measure LV dimensions and mitral regurgitation severity in patients with primary mitral regurgitation?
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.
Ablation of AF After Failed Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Compare the efficacy and safety of catheter ablation versus surgical ablation in the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent AF after failed initial pulmonary vein isolation.
Physical and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
WebMD discusses how physical and occupational therapy can be beneficial to those living with Parkinson's 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.
Effects of Ultrasound and Contrast Agent on Vascular Tissue
Microbubble-based ultrasound contrast agents are becoming more widely used, but safety questions have been raised. This animal study examined the effects of one such agent on vascular function.