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Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
Premature Coronary Disease
Premature coronary disease is defined as the development of coronary artery disease at age 45 and under, according to the International Journal of Cardiology. As a person ages, the coronary arteries are more likely to narrow and harden. This is largely due to the collection of fatty deposits along t
Learn the Dangers of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is on an alarming increase. Don't get caught out. Learn the dangers.
Fish Oil Will Help You Overcome High Cholesterol
A few simple modifications to your diet may be enough to lower your cholesterol to a healthy level and, what's most important, may allow you to stay off medications. There are a number of foods that once included in your daily diet, will undoubtedly improve your general health while decreasing
6 Ways to Help Your Man Improve his Heart Health
Men aren't always the best at taking care of themselves. Here's six ways to help your man improve his cardiac health
Utility of Intracardiac Echocardiography to Facilitate
A case report describing how echocardiography helped to facilitate a difficult transvenous endocardiac biventricular implant, thereby obviating the need for an epicardial approach.
Coronary Artery Calcium Scans Detect Early Stages of CAD
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. Approximately 50% of acute myocardial infarction's occur in people without any history of coronary artery disease.
Heart Risk Tied to Late Life Layoffs
Losing your job at any age can be stressful but being laid off late in life might come with double the strokestroke and heart attackheart attack risk.
Aspirin & Heart Disease
If you have suffered from any type of heart disease or are at risk of a heart attack you should be under the care of a physician. And while every individual is different, there is evidence that taking one aspirin per day may be beneficial to your cardiovascular health.
Coronary Heart Disease & Exercise
Coronary artery disease is a condition in which the arteries around the heart become clogged with fatty deposits. These arteries feed oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle. If they are not functioning properly there is an increased risk of heart attack. One way to combat coronary artery disease i
Red Meat Raises Heart Attack Risk
Cutting back on red and processed meats may significantly reduce heart disease risk in women, a new study says.
About Mild Valvular Heart Disease
Valvular heart disease, also known as heart valve disease, occurs when one or more of the heart's valves do not function properly. Your heart has four valves with tissue flaps that open and close, allowing blood to flow in the right direction through the heart's chambers. When these valves become st
For Heart Attack Survivors, More Exercise Isn't Always Better, Study Says
Excessive walking, running may lose protective effect
ST-Segment Morphology on Electrocardiography With IHD
This article offers clarification on the differences in electrocardiographic morphology that occur during the recovery phase after exercise.
How Fruit Can Reduce Your Cholesterol Levels
Eating more fruit may be one of the best things you can do for your health, and your cholesterol levels. Find out how fresh fruit works with your cholesterol to achieve a better balance and contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
Varicose Veins: Evaluating Modern Treatments
New techniques in the removal of varicose veins are challenging traditional stab phlebectomy.
Beta-Blocker Drugs Safely Treat Heart Failure
The benefits of treatment with beta-blockers outweigh the potential risks for people with heart failure, a new study shows.
What Diseases Are Genetic?
Genetic diseases are disorders that result from an abnormality in a person's genes. The mutation may range from a slight change in one gene to affecting an entire set of chromosomes. Although there are environmental factors that may cause some diseases, many are due to a person's DNA. In other words
Keep That Running Heart Healthy
The number one killer within the United States is heart disease. Nearly 40% of deaths within the United States are caused by heart disease. This disease is a serious one, and it can lead to stroke, heart attacks, and of course (sudden) death.
Accuracy of GP ECG Screening for Suspected Heart Failure
The cost and accuracy of general practitioner ECG and echocardiography evaluation of patients with suspected chronic heart failure were compared in this study.