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What Are the Treatments for Ischemic Heart Disease?
Ischemic heart disease occurs when blockages form in the coronary artery, reducing adequate blood flow to the heart. Ischemic heart disease can result in heart attack or heart arrhythmias. Ischemic heart disease often has no symptoms and is usually detected with an echo-cardiogram. Treatments for is...More...
Systolic Pressure Level: The Right Indicator Of Your Heart's Condition
Systolic blood pressure happens to be an indicator of your healthy heart if it remains within the normal range. But once it crosses the normal limit it may lead to dangerous consequences....More...
Risk of Liver Injury With New Oral Anticoagulants
How safe are the new heart drugs -- for the liver?...More...
Cholesterol Ratio: How To Find Your Ideal Cholesterol Ratio
Cholesterol is a fatty lipid that is present in our blood. It comes from the liver or digested from the food you eat. It performs important functions in our body because it aids in hormone and tissue production. It also helps to protect our nerves....More...
High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
According to experts, High blood pressure and Cholesterol can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Heat disease claims the lives of hundreds and thousands of people world-wide each year. And in recent years, cardiovascular risk in women has been increasing and has killed more women than bre...More...
Balance in the Practice of Cardiology
This editorial addresses the growing dilemma regarding what cardiologists should be doing in practice as it relates to reimbursement issues....More...
Are Statins Indicated for the Primary Prevention of Coronary
Although statins reduce morbidity and mortality in younger patients, epidemiologic and clinical data do not support routine use of these agents in patients older than 80 years for primary prevention....More...
How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Using Natural Methods
If you suffer from hypertension, you have probably wondered how to lower your blood pressure without using prescription medications.It's easy, and will add years to your life!Find out more here....More...
Top Heart Health Stories of 2008: Readers' Choice
The 10 most viewed heart-related stories on WebMD for 2008....More...
High Blood Cholesterol: Common Health Disorder
Cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia is known as the yellowish fatty substance in the body. It is termed as the essential substance within the body which supports our living system. But it acts as a major drawback for heart diseases....More...
Experimental Drug Looks Good for Treating Chest Pain
First New Angina Drug in 10 Years, if Approved, May Help Millions...More...
How Is Ablation Therapy Used to Treat Atrial Fibrillation?
Ablation therapy is a reasonable option for some people with atrial fibrillation, but the success rates and complications must be carefully considered...More...
Impact of Residual Coronary Lesions on Outcomes After PCI
Prognostics for drug-eluting stents and residual coronary lesions after PCI are discussed....More...
Causes of Gout Attacks
AlcoholGout is caused from an excessive buildup of uric acid in the system. This uric acid settles around the body's joints, causing pain and inflammation. One common trigger for gout is alcohol use. Alcohol is highly acidic and can increase the buildup of uric acid.Sweetened......More...
Maintaining Healthy Levels of Lipids in the Blood
Many of us are familiar with the testing procedure for high cholesterol called a lipoprotein profile that measures lipids in the blood (blood fats) such as cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, VLDL, and the good cholesterol HDL. While this may be the case few outside medical circles actually discuss lip...More...
What Is Postpartum Cardiomyopathy and What Causes It?
Postpartum cardiomyopathy is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy that leads to heart failure, and is associated with pregnancy....More...
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers in Older Patients
Are RAAS antagonists the leading candidates when antihypertensive drug therapy is indicated in older patients? Michael Weber, MD thinks so....More...
Tips to Stop Heart Palpitations
There is a symptom that a lot of people experience; especially now when everyone is feeling a lot of stress, and that is heart palpitations. Usually, they are not to be concerned about. They are usually something that is benign and annoying at best. When they happen, people wonder if there is any wa...More...
Managing and Controlling Cholesterol Levels Requires Learning About Foods Which Lower Cholesterol
To manage your cholesterol levels requires an understanding of dietary choices based on foods which lower cholesterol and that influence cholesterol levels. Making smart food choices from the wide selection available can result in a lifestyle habit that could save your life....More...
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