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How Heart Disease Will Affect the Rest of Your Body
Heart Disease is a whole body disease. The health of the heart has direct and indirect consequences on every organ system in the human body. Heart disease requires treatment and lifestyle changes.
Warning - Ignore Heart Disease At Your Peril!
Heart Disease accounts for 30% of deaths in the western world and yet most people remain complacent about the dangers. Are you at risk?
5 Foods to Boost Good Cholesterol
This article lists 5 basic foods that can potentially boost your good cholesterol levels. These foods are inexpensive and can be found at any local grocery store.
Lower Your Cholesterol Level - The Difference Between Good Cholesterol and Bad Cholesterol
Why do we need to lower our cholesterol levels? What will happen if we don't? Is all cholesterol the same or is there good cholesterol and bad cholesterol? How do you encourage one and lessen the other? Read on and find out - your life might depend on it!
Breaking News on Healthy Heart, Long Life
Most doctors, including myself will tell you that a healthy heart is key to a long life lived in good health. Even better, when you take steps to care for your heart, you do your whole body a good turn. That's because many of the processes that underlie heart disease also contribute to the form
The Enemies of PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions) and Heart Arrhythmias: What You Must Avoid
Some factors act like fuel on fire on your PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions), sometimes referred to as heart palpitations. It is therefore best to know what those 'enemies' are and avoid them. I explore this issue in this article.
How to Lower Cholesterol - A Few Simple Tips For You
What causes high cholesterol? There are two main types of cholesterol in the body: LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol - or 'bad' cholesterol as it is often known; and HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol, often known as 'good' cholesterol. In trying to achieve or mai
Deadliest Heart Attack Takes Toll on Women
Women hospitalized for the most serious type of heart attack are more than twice as likely to die as men, a new study shows.
Drivers of Hospitalization for Patients With AF
Learn more about the frequency and predictors of hospitalization in patients with AF.
Prognosis of Patients
Patients with recurrent acute myocardial infarction are at increased risk for complications and death. They represent 14% to 30% of patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction, but their short- and long-term mortality constitutes 30% to 50% of all deaths resulting from acute myocardial inf
Endovascular Detection and Removal of Contrast Medium during Angiography
Contrast-induced nephropathy can't happen if the contrast never reaches the kidneys. To that end, this study tested an automated method of removing contrast after coronary angiography.
Women Underrepresented in Heart Device Studies
Despite federal mandates to include more women in research studies, women are often underrepresented in trials evaluating heart devices including cardiac stents, implantable defibrillators, and other high-risk cardiac devices.
Walking and Ankle-Brachial Index Assessments in PAD
Will translesional gradient evaluations reduce the need for angiographic testing in patients with PAD?
Clopidogrel and Cardiac Surgery
Pros and cons of antiplatelet therapy, for use with coronary artery bypass graft surgery, are explored in this editorial.
Signs of a Stroke or Heart Attack in a Woman
Recognizing signs of a stroke or heart attack and reacting quickly can prevent extensive damage or death. If any of these symptoms presents themselves, it is important to call 911 and seek medical attention from a facility immediately.
Working Overtime May Be Good for Wealth, But Bad for Your Heart
Experts said that the findings highlighted the importance of work life balance. Working overtime may be good for your wealth but bad for your health, especially your heart. The European Heart Journal had published the Whitehall study II, which consist of the results of the long run study of more tha
Not Knowing These 3 Tips About How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally Could Kill You
Do you know how to lower cholesterol naturally? What things are you doing today to protect your health? There are many steps you can take to help you get your cholesterol back to healthy levels. We are going to address how to lower cholesterol naturally.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP Test)
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of C-reactive protein (CRP test) including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Medical Equipment - The Wonders of EKG Machines
Electrocardiogram machines also known as EKG machines help in monitoring and diagnosing the heart's activity. With the use of this medical equipment, abnormalities in the heart's activity can be detected and treated. These machines have the ability to measure the heart rate and rhythm, det
Beating the Cholesterol Curse - Ways to Lower Cholesterol
There are many ways to the lower cholesterol level in your blood. When you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol level, you might have been prescribed medication or was advised a change in diet or lifestyle.