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Cholesterol Medications - 4 Different Alternatives to Lowering Your Bad Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol medications are important when trying to control your cholesterol levels. You will want to do a lot of research on the medications that your doctor prescribes. If you are not happy with the medications you are taking, there are other alternatives for you that you should consider. Here ar
Cardiac Biomarker Measurement After Elective PCI in Older Patients
What are the long-term prognostic implications of biomarker measurement after elective PCI in older patients?
Public Can Save Lives With Easy Heart Device
You could save the life of a cardiac arrest victim -- if an AED were nearby.
How to Reduce Cholesterol Fast - The Fastest and Easiest Ways to Reduce Cholesterol!
Cholesterol is a lipid substance that gets transported to the body by the bloodstream and deposited in the arteries, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The higher the level of cholesterol in the blood, the greater the risk of atherosclerosis.
Case 045 - Echocardiogram Before Chemotherapy
A 56-year-old female with carcinoma of the breast undergoes a routine echocardiogram prior to treatment.
White Men May Get Better Treatment for Abnormal Heartbeat
Women and minorities with atrial fibrillation less likely to receive standard of care, study says
Uncovering the Symptoms of High Cholesterol
Recently I was having a discussion with my friend (Tyler) who believes there is simply no reason to cut back on high cholesterol foods such as butter, sausage, duck, and gravy until he sees symptoms of high cholesterol. He is determined to live life to the fullest and eating high saturated fat foods
The Year in Interventional Cardiology
Stay up-to-date with this comprehensive review covering the latest on procedures, pharmacotherapy, and diagnostics.
Acupuncture for Blood Pressure
A study showed that well-performed acupuncture was roughly as effective as single drug therapy in reducing blood pressure - but there's more to this story.
Angry Heart Can Kill
In a study of more than 1,000 people with heart disease who had implantable defibrillators, being moderately angry more than tripled the risk of a life-threatening heart rhythm disturbance.
Male Hormone May Help Heart Failure Patients
Treatment with testosterone may help heart failure patients feel better and exercise more, preliminary research shows.
Could Your Chest Pain Signify a Bigger Problem?
Chest pain is always an important symptom which has many potential causes. Here are the most common causes of chest pain.
Are You Experiencing Any Of The Common Signs of Cardiovascular Disease?
In this article we will talk a little about the signs of cardiovascular disease. This is a subject that occupies a special place in my heart since many of my closest friends and relatives have had the obvious signs of cardiovascular disease but refused to go get checked out and/or make the appropria
Long-term CV Risk in Women Prescribed Fertility Therapy
Does successful fertility therapy contribute to subsequent cardiovascular disease?
Sinus Arrhythmia
The danger of sinus arrhythmia is the formation of blood clots which can lead to strokes. This is why it is imperative for the doctor to prescribe medication to regulate your heartbeat or you may need to resort to a pacemaker.
Coffee May Up Heart Risks for Some
Drinking a lot of coffee may raise the risk of heart attack in people with a particular gene variation.
Recanalization of Femoral Artery with the Viabahn Stent Graft
Long-term patency rates have been disappointing in patients who receive endovascular treatment of superficial femoral artery disease. Can this PTFE-lined stent graft do better?
Accreditation of Hospitals for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Could patients and hospitals both benefit from the closing of catheterization laboratories in order to minimize cost and increase outcome?
Are Women Loving Their Hearts?
At one time heart disease was a concern for men alone, this is not the case anymore. Heart disease is now the number one killer of women and kills more women than all cancers combined. Not only does heart disease kill women but it is a major cause of disability.
Acute Hemodynamic Effects of Tolvaptan in Patients with Symptomatic HF
In decompensated heart failure, tolvaptan, a vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist, has been shown to improve congestion. Are these improvements associated with the hemodynamic effects of tolvaptan?