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Hemochromatosis
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3 Natural High Cholesterol Remedies You Can Start Using Today
Natural high cholesterol remedies do not have to be something that are overly complicated. In fact, natural high cholesterol remedies can be as straightforward as simply making some lifestyle changes. Obviously there can be occasions where the cause of high cholesterol is through genes that have bee
Chest Pain and Predicting CAD: Time to Change the Guidelines?
In this Medscape interview, M.G. Myriam Hunink, MD, PhD, talks about an important new prediction model, which is intended to improve how the probability of obstructive coronary artery disease is estimated.
Pharmacotherapy in Congestive Heart Failure: Drug Absorption
In CHF both the rate and absolute amount of loop diuretic absorbed can be reduced as a function of the HF state itself. In this setting, drug dissolution characteristics can assume added significance.
STEMI Center Treatment and Neurologic Recovery for Cardiac Arrest
Find out what factors influence good neurological recovery after out of hospital cardiac arrest.
Incidence of Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
Is the incidence of SCD in athletes higher than traditional estimates, and impacting effective prevention strategies?
Exercise Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk, No Matter Your Age
Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits, study finds
National Survey of Patients With AF in the Acute Medical Unit
Acute medical units represent the first point of assessment and care for many patients with atrial fibrillation. How do they stack up according to patients?
Raise HDL Levels to Avoid Heart Disease
To have a healthy heart you want to raise the HDL cholesterol levels so that you have clear arteries. The body can naturally produce these but it is important that you eat the rights foods and get plenty of exercise so that you do not have a heart attack. You have to remember that when your arteries
Carvedilol Produces Sustained Benefits Over 12 Years of Follow-Up
Long-term follow-up of patients finds carvedilol produces sustained benefits in mortality, LVEF, LV dimensions, and symptom scores in patients with chronic heart failure.
Are You Risking Coronary Heart Disease?
Do you know of someone who died from heart disease?Did they know they were ill?Many people have coronary heart disease and don't even know it. What is your risk factor?
What is the Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease?
Coronary heart disease is one of the most common types of heart disease. If so many people have it what is the treatment of coronary heart disease? It should be remembered that there is no cure for this but it can be managed. Some treatments can be done at home but others will need to be done throug
Many PAD Patients Are Skipping Preventive Drugs
Millions of people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) aren't taking preventive medication to reduce heart disease risk.
His Guide To A Heart Attack: Symptoms In Men
A personal look at heart disease, the leading cause of death for men in the U.S.
Does subclinical hypothyroidism affect your heart?
Subclinical hypothyroidism - normal T4 levels with elevated TSH - may increase the risk of heart disease. Here's what you need to know.
The Dangers of High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is tough on arteries and your health. Here's how to fight back
Outcome of Patients on Oral Anticoagulation Undergoing CAS
Get further, and more focused, information on the efficacy and safety of 3 antithrombotic regimens prescribed to patients on oral anticoagulation undergoing PCI with stent.
What You Eat - Angina
Angina is principally common amongst individuals in late middle age and the elderly. The condition is caused by the partial obstruction of the coronary arteries thereby restricting the heart muscle in obtaining sufficient amounts of oxygenated blood. As we grow older, these coronary arteries start t
CVD Benefits in Fish Oil: Is EPA the Pearl?
Howard Weintraub discusses the recent NEJM study showing no benefit with fish oil in patients at high risk for CVD, and points to future trials that may change things around.
Heart-Healthy Diet
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