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Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
Unlocking the Secrets of a Woman's Heart
Doctors are beginning to understand what poets have long known: A woman's heart is a thing of mystery.
Percutaneous Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Impact on Migraine
Will randomized studies of patent foramen ovale closure in deep sea divers and others show reduction in migraine headaches, or is a turbo-placebo-effect taking place?
Non-Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Non-cyanotic congenital heart disease is a grouping of heart defects present at birth. And though these defects can all impede the flow of blood, the lack of oxygen associated with these disorders isn't necessarily as great as in cyanotic heart defects. When you suffer from non-cyanotic congenital h
Delayed Healing of a Coronary Artery Plaque Ulceration Associate
A case report describing the sequelae of the use of a TAXUS paclitaxel-eluting stent in a patient presenting with AMI, a situation that has not been studied by a clinical trial to date.
Early Coronary Angiography Improves Long-Term Survival
Patients with unstable angina are at increased risk for cardiac death or (recurrent) myocardial infarction (MI) during early follow-up.
Ideal Cholesterol Range
Some cholesterol is necessary for the human body to function properly. When cholesterol levels are not appropriately managed, people have an increased risk of developing heart disease and suffering strokes.
Herbal Remedies For Heart Disease
When dealing with heart problems there are many things that you can do. You need to manage your stress levels, improve your diet to increase the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables that you eat to about 60-80% and you need to increase the exercise that you have, There are also vitamins and herbs th
Sugar and Heart Disease
According to a study conducted about the sugar loving people, it is concluded that the sugar lovers are more prone to the heart diseases as they grow old. Therefore, we should avoid the sugary items in our diet. Due to the excessive use of sugar on daily basis the chances of heart disease increase.
Diagnosing Heart Disease with Chest X-Ray
Learn about the chest X-ray -- one of many tests for heart disease.
High Cholesterol - Cholesterol and International Cuisines
It seems as though everyone has high cholesterol these days.Some medical experts attribute high cholesterol levels to specific diets high in fat and little or no fruits or vegetables.This article will examine the different international cuisines, and how they fare with regards to cholesterol.
Atrial Fibrillation News and Feature
Find in-depth information on atrial fibrillation, including symptoms ranging from lack of energy to heart palpitations and dizziness.
Depression Anxiety: More Cardiac Rehab
Some things I am learning and a bit of inner healing. I have a clearer sense of what the Rehab is doing for me in many aspects not just in the body.
Football Losses Raise Heart Attack Risk
You might want to keep your emotions in check during Sunday's Super Bowl, because the emotional stress that some people experience during a Superbowl loss could prove deadly.
Calcium: Heart Risk for Older Women?
Calcium supplements, generally thought to preserve both bone and heart health, may boost the risk of heart disease in healthy postmenopausal women, according to New Zealand researchers.
Effectiveness of LVAD vs Medical Management in Ambulatory HF
Compare LVAD support vs optimal medical management in ambulatory NYHA IIIB/IV patients.
walking and diet
Walking 10,000 steps daily helps greatly with weight loss, according to a new study.
A Metaphoric Equivalent for Curiosity
Medical students and house officers occasionally ask me what is the most important attribute needed to study medicine.
The Role of Saturated Fat in Atherosclerosis
The five stages of the atherosclerotic process are explained. In the past it took decades to get to the final stages of hardening of the arteries, but today children are starting to show its effects. Atherosclerosis is a silent disease because symptoms don't show up until the final stages. Fort
How to Reduce Cholesterol - Top 3 Methods of Reducing Cholesterol
High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for more serious heart problems. Cholesterol is a necessary part of human life. Without it our cells would not function normally. Every part of the cell has some cholesterol in it. So, why is it so bad that our cholesterol levels are a bit high? It
Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents in STEMI
Do ESA's pull their weight in a post MI patient treatment regimen?