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Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
Vytorin Study: Disappointing Results
Researchers report mixed results in a study of the cholesterol drug Vytorin used by patients with aortic stenosis.
A Brief Discussion of Heart Valve Disease
It is truly difficult to determine if a set of symptoms are a sign of heart valve disease, since many of them are so mild and can be attributed to a number of different conditions including asthma, heartburn, heart attack, or sometimes even pregnancy.
CardioMetabolic Health Alliance: Metabolic Syndrome Model
Emerging concepts introduced in the MetS care model may be game changers. Find out why.
Discover What Causes High Cholesterol and How to Lower It
What causes high cholesterol and what can be done about it? We explore those questions in this article...
Younger Women Miss Heart Attack Signs
Heart attack symptoms sometimes get missed or dismissed by women aged 55 and younger, a new study shows.
How to Measure Blood Pressure
Many people have digital blood pressure measuring devices in their homes today. These devices have become relatively inexpensive. A cuff is put onto the arm and inflated. As it deflates, the blood pressure (and usually heart rate as well) are measured.
Cardiac Syndrome X - Microvascular Angina
Cardiac Syndrome X, or microvascular angina, is a condition that produces angina with normal coronary arteries on cardiac catheterization.
Telephone Self-management Interventions for BP Control
For patients with hypertension, how do we get more 'bang for the buck' when using telephone follow-up?
All-in-One Pill May Be Effective Treatment for Heart Care
International study shows cardiac patients more likely to take their drugs if they're packaged together
Natural Cholesterol Remedies Will Help to Safely Lower Bad Cholesterol
There are several ways to neutralize your level of cholesterol effectively and safely. One of which is taking the prescription medicine like statin. You can also achieve the same objective for good health through natural cholesterol remedies like many other people who have tried it. Even though it h
3 Symptoms That May Mean Clogged Arteries
You know about the symptoms of a heart attack. Are there any warning signs of clogged arteries?
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of coronary artery bypass graft including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Sex Is Safe for Heart Patients With a Defibrillator
New study should calm fears of patients and their partners, experts say
Predicting the Long-Term Effects of CRT on Mortality
What factors predict mortality in patients with cardiac dyssynchrony? Explore these results from the CARE-HF study.
Insulin Resistance, the Metabolic Syndrome, and Risk of Incident CVD
Can insulin resistance predict cardiovascular disease independent of the metabolic syndrome?
Player on First! Can a Markov Model Get Him to Second?
Henry Black and Andrew Vickers discuss the Markov statistical model and whether results that come out of these computations can be used for practice.
5 Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack
As a former emergency medical technician (EMT) who worked on an ambulance in downtown Denver, Colorado I witnessed a number of dramatic medical events. From the sad amusement park ride accident to the 3:30 a.m. call for "belly button lint" (really), I gained a lot of experience. Aside from
Types Of Heart Disease
Definition of the different types of heart related problems.Today's incidents of many different types of heart disease are much higher than in the past, partly due to increased awareness and better testing techniques in diagnosing heart problems.
Effects of Nonpersistence With Medication on CV Disease
What kind of dividends does persistence with cardiovascular medications pay?