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Diastolic Heart Failure-Topic Overview
Diastolic heart failure occurs when the lower left chamber (left ventricle) is not able to fill properly with blood during the diastolic (filling) phase. The amount of blood pumped out to the body is less than normal. What happens to the heart? Diastole is the phase of your heartbeat when your ...
Leafy Greens May Cut Heart Attack Harm
Nitrates and nitrites, found in foods including leafy greens, may cut heart damage in a heart attack, according to lab tests in mice.
About VLDL Cholesterol?
According to Mayoclinic.com, VLDL cholesterol, or very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, refers to a molecule that consists of a mixture of cholesterol, protein and a very high amount of a fat called triglyceride.
Improvement in Blood Pressure Control With Impedance Cardiograph
The purpose of this article is to report the effect of utilizing ICD_guided decision making to treat uncontrolled hypertension in a community generalist setting.
Heart Failure Overview
Learn more about heart failure, including causes, symptoms, stages, and treatment.
Dabigatran Use in Mechanical Heart Valve Patients
Learn why recent studies on the use of dabigatran in patients with atrial fibrillation have suggested a new potential role for dabigatran in patients with mechanical heart valves.
Heart Attack: What to Expect in the Emergency Room
If you or someone you love has a suspected heart attack, find out from WebMD what you can expect at the emergency room and how to prepare yourself.
Studies: CPR Without Rescue Breathing OK
Bystanders who perform CPR on patients with suspected heart attacks can safely skip the rescue breathing component -- typically called mouth-to-mouth resuscitation -- and just perform the chest compressions, according to two new studies.
Smoking Status and Antithrombin Therapy in Patients With Non-ST ACS
Smoking increases thrombogenic effects. Which antithrombin -- enoxaparin or unfractionated heparin -- would work best in this population who present with NSTEMI?
Cholesterol Medicine Information - Different Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Levels
Once you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you have a couple choices. Change your diet, exercise, take medications, or some combination of all three. It can depend on just how high your level is and what the doctor recommends. Many people are simply too busy to exercise in today's hect
Heart Disease Can Be Arrested
Coronary Heart disease is one of several connected health conditions that we relate to as Heart disease. However Heart disease really is cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is various irregular ailments affecting more than simply one's heart. Whenever you think about the amazing perf
Safety of Very Early Sheath Removal for ACS
Learn more about how the REG1 anticoagulation system impacts early arterial sheath removal following cardiac catheterization.
Combined Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin and Platelet Glycoprotein
In the management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), adjunctive heparin therapy is beneficial.
Effect of Older Age on Troponin T in the Emergency Department
How do results from cardiac enzyme panels differ between the elderly and younger patients?
Risk Stratification in Patients With Unstable Angina
Multiple models and role of cardiac enzymes are examined to establish optimal risk stratification UA/NSTEMI patients.
Coffee May Trigger Heart Attack
That cup of coffee you're craving might not be such a good idea. Research in the September issue of Epidemiology suggests coffee can trigger a heart attack within an hour for some people.
Early Stent Thrombosis in Patients With ACS
Learn more about the impact of thrombus burden and suboptimal stent implantation as a trigger of early stent thrombosis.
Cholesterol - Friend or Foe?
High cholesterol continues to be a big problem and is one of the most serious health concerns, along with smoking, when it comes to cardiovascular disease. In this article we will break down cholesterol itself into simple terms and discuss what happens once this waxy, fat-like substance accumulates
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Suppresses Atrial Fibrillation
Will autonomic neuromodulation emerge as an alternative nonpharmacological, nonablative modality to treat paroxysmal AF?