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Pharmacologic Treatments for Pulmonary Hypertension
Pharmacogenomics can be a tool to better understand the pathways involved in pulmonary hypertension, as well as to improve personalization of therapy.
The Cholesterol Lowering Herbs
What are the cholesterol lowering herbs? The the sterol contained in seaweed, such as wakame seaweed and edible brown algae, vegetables, a herb, fruit, etc. suppresses composition of cholesterol in the living body.
Minimally Invasive Techniques in Sutureless Valve Resection
Choosing between percutaneous valves and sutureless surgical valves for aortic valve replacement requires an understanding of their complementary strengths and limitations.
Cholesterol and How It Works in the Body
Most people view cholesterol as the bad guy. It is often the villain of almost all existing diets on this planet, all of which have devised a plan to eliminate its existence. Did you know that cholesterol also has its benefits?
Lower Cholesterol Without Statin Drugs
A high level of cholesterol in the bloodstream is a dangerous situation, as it increases your risk of heart disease. There are no signs or symptoms of hypercholesterolemia, what we commonly refer to as "high cholesterol", until the problem becomes...
Non-infarct Artery After Primary PCI in Acute STEMI
Is the presence of a coexisting chronic total occlusion in primary PCI associated with adverse outcomes?
The Signs of Inflammation Could Be Lurking Within
When you hurt yourself, you feel the pain and tenderness, you see the redness and swelling. Those are all signs of inflammation. But, believe it or not, those signs aren't bad when you see and feel them. They're signs your body is healing itself. Whether it's a cut, bruise, sprain or
When Is Your Belly Fat More Than Just a Bulge?
Real estate moguls say three things matter most when it comes to property: location, location, and location. The same can be said about your body fat and your health: location, location, and location. When you take in more calories than you burn, excess calories are stored as fat. We all store fat s
Some Important Information About Heart Attack Treatment
Heart attack is caused due to the low supply of oxygen to the heart muscles or the cardiac muscles which causes death of the cardiac muscles or a permanent damage, resulting into heart failure. This could happen to anyone and at any time.
Electronic Nose Sniffs Out Heart Failure
German researchers say they’re a step closer to developing an electronic nose that can distinguish between people who have heart failure and those who don't.
The Different Kinds of Soluble and Insoluble Fiber
Fiber is an essential component of a healthy diet. According to Mayo Clinic, women ages 19 to 50 are advised to consume 25 grams of fiber per day, while men in the same age group are to consume 38 grams daily. There are two types of fiber; soluble and insoluble, and both provide important benefits t
How to Lower Salt-Sodium Intake For People Who Have High Blood Pressure
We all know that people who have high blood pressure should reduce their salt or sodium intakes. But there are many people don't know how to do it.
What Causes These Pauses?
What is the source of the pauses in this ECG, and what are the implications for the patient?
High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
There are many factors that can contribute to the development of heart disease. High blood pressure is one such factor. However, high blood pressure and heart disease don't just suddenly occur - they develop over time. There are many factors which you can do to help overcome high blood pressure
Angina Symptoms in Women
Women experience angina symptoms differently than men. Understanding this difference is the key to detecting angina if you are female. Angina is not a disease but a symptom of coronary artery disease. Through the use of appropriate therapies, angina can be controlled, reducing pain and disruption of
Ethical Issues in the Management of Geriatric Cardiac Patients
A 69-year-old woman dying of severe ischemic cardiomyopathy and peripheral arterial disease is developing gangrene of her toes without pain or overt signs of infection.
Mortality in Primary and Secondary Myocarditis
Lymphocytic myocarditis presents as a primary disorder or in association with a systemic disease. Do primary and secondary myocarditis have the same prognosis?
High-Sensitivity Troponin: Six Lessons and a Reading
New high-sensitivity troponin assays will reduce the threshold for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction, as specified in the 2012 third Universal Definition of MI.
What Are the Optimal Lab Test Targets for My Diabetic Patients?
The incidence of type 2 diabetes is approaching epidemic proportions -- and of all the relevant guidelines have been updated. What is the current standard of care?