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Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
Antithrombotics in HF and Associated AF and Vascular Disease
What's the impact of atrial fibrillation and antithrombotic treatment on the prognosis in patients with heart failure and vascular disease?
Congenital Heart Defect
Congenital heart defect is a defect in the composition of the heart and vessels of a newborn. The majority heart defects either block blood flow in the heart and vessels near it or cause blood to flow through the heart in an abnormal pattern, although other defects affecting heart rhythm such as lon
Lowering Bad Cholesterol - Proven Techniques For Restoring Healthy Cholesterol Readings
If you are like me, when it comes to lowering bad cholesterol, the last thing you want to do is put chemicals into your body. I am continually amazed at the number of people who actually turn to medication immediately when they first learn that they have high cholesterol.
New Discovery Averts Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is one of the leading causes of death in our modern world, and until now accelerated atherosclerosis seemed to be a natural part of aging. However, recent studies seem to indicate that a little known enzyme called Paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) is demonstrating an ability to block lipid perox
Routine Invasive or Selective Invasive Strategy in ACS
The most recent guidelines for revascularisation recommend a routine invasive over a selective invasive approach in patients with non-ST segment elevation ACS at high risk for recurrent events, but is this the best plan for everyone?
Heart Protection Study Follow-up: Benefit and LT Safety of Statin Treatment
ACC.07: HPS documented the benefits of statin therapy, even in individuals thought to be at low risk. New examination of the trial's long-term follow-up provides more support for simvastatin therapy.
Why Lower Blood Pressure is So Important
Most people only think of heart attack and stroke when they think of high blood pressure. Hypertension affects the entire body and most of its damage is invisible. Kidney disease, vision problems, hardened arteries and erectile dysfunction are just a few of the serious health problems associated wit
Take Aspirin at Bedtime to Better Protect Your Heart, Study Suggests
Small trial found the drug reduced blood clotting more when taken at night than in the morning
Dietary Changes Are the Key to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Dietary changes help lower cholesterol naturally. People with high cholesterol should aim to lower cholesterol naturally by altering their diet.
Arginine: Heart Benefits and Side Effects
WebMD examines the use of arginine (L-arginine) to improve heart health. Find out where it comes from, if supplementation works, and its possible side effects.
Living With Afib
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of day to day life with atrial fibrillation including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Ischemic Heart Disease - What It Is And How Not To Get it
Ischemic heart disease, or all it is better known, coronary heart disease, causes a decrease to the blood flow to the heart because of a buildup of plaque on the arterial walls.Because it is not getting enough blood, the heart muscle is deprived of some of its necessary nutrients and oxygen, without
Coronary Artery Disease-Topic Overview
What is coronary artery disease?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease and top cause of death in the United States.1 This condition occurs when the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply oxygen - rich blood to your heart muscle, gradually become narrowed or
What the Huge Fuss is About With HDL-LDL Levels
People suffering from the condition of high cholesterol are quick to dismiss the issue as overstated and fussy. This may be true when it comes to distinguishing between good and bad cholesterol, but with helping you overcome unhealthy HDL/LDL levels, this does not do you any real good.
Heart Attack Prevention
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of preventing heart attacks including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Rheumatic Heart Disease - Effects and Causes
Rheumatic heart disease occurs as a result of heart damage from rheumatic fever. This damage to the valves or muscular tissue of the heart is caused by rheumatic fever. This usually occurs in early life, usually between 6-12 years of age.
Mechanisms for Coordinating Chamber Contraction in the Heart
The effective delivery of oxygen to tissues throughout the body is dependent on the ability of the heart to conduct electrical signals and contract in a coordinated effort. The prevalence of heart disease today is an indication of the need for improved public awareness campaigns that teach people ab
Signs & Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease in Women
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death in women, yet the symptoms often go unrecognized. Although women may experience the classic symptoms of pain in the chest and arm, shortness of breath and indigestion or heartburn, they are more likely to experience unusual fatigue or sleep d