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Ways of Implementing Angina Plan
The Angina Plan is a set of physical and psychological guidelines developed in 2007 to address the needs of patients who have stable angina, or pain associated with cardiovascular heart disease. The plan is facilitated by a trained professional who dispels myths, helps patients learn better nutritio
Fitness, Fatness, and Systolic Blood Pressure
Peeling back the layers of the hypertension matrix reveals new information regarding the interactions between risk factors.
Prognostic Importance of Abnormal HRR and Chronotropic Response in ETT
Heart rate recovery and chronotropic response to exercise each have prognostic value in patients undergoing exercise treadmill testing. Learn what can increase their prognostic power even more.
Prehospital Triage in the Ambulance Reduces Infarct Size
Making the most of ambulance time can improve the odds after STEMI.
Developments in Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion PCIs
Get a concise summary of the most important CTO-PCI related literature published in 2013.
ACE Inhibitors and CV Outcomes in Patients on Hemodialysis
Persons with ESRD on dialysis carry a high burden of cardiovascular disease, but ACE inhibitors may not have the same effect as they do among patients with CV disease who are not on dialysis.
Urgent PCI in Patients With Stent Thrombosis: Thrombus Aspiration vs PCI
Stent thrombosis is a known complication of PCI: Does thrombus aspiration lead to better outcomes than standard care? Explore these pilot-study results to learn more.
Coronary Intervention Wire Types
Lack of blood flow through coronary vessels often leads to a heart attack, and one of the least invasive and least costly methods to repair this stenosis is by inserting a stent into the vessel to expand it. Stents require a wire to guide them into the proper location. Physicians have a number of op
Discover Cholesterol Fighting Foods
As most people know, cholesterol fighting foods are very important to eat on a daily basis and it seems like more people are beginning to understand this. Most cholesterol fighting foods are very nutritious and will provide you with all the vitamins and nutrients that you body will need. Though thes
Diuretic Pill Cuts Deaths in Heart Failure Patients
The diuretic pill Inspra substantially cut the risk of death and hospitalization among people with mild heart failure, researchers report.
Eating Mangoes Can Help Lower Triglycerides and Improve Heart Health
Everyone knows that mangoes, along with other fresh fruits and vegetables, are very good for you. But did you know that eating mangoes may lower your triglycerides and lower your risk of heart disease?
The Best Cardiology Books
Cardiology books are written to educate the reader on cardiovascular related issues.Blue Heart image by netzfrisch.de from Fotolia.comCardiology is the study of the heart and its actions and diseases. It's a vastly important part of the medical field and the subject of many medical books....
Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease.
Hands On CPR - The New CPR Guidelines
It is vitally important for as many people as possible to learn and know how and when to apply the new hands only CPR guidelines. Proven to be more effective in those important moments after a heart attack, survival rates of heart attack victims can be increased substantially.
How To Reduce Cholesterol Levels Without Drugs - This Is How To Lower Cholesterol Levels With Food!
Cholesterol is a substance necessary for the cells of the human body. The cholesterol in our body comes from two sources: from our liver (endogenous) and from our food (dietary cholesterol). Cholesterol can be HDL "good" or bad LDL. HDL has a positive impact on the health of our body as it
Entresto - a new treatment for heart failure
Entresto is a new kind of drug developed for the treatment of heart failure, and whose results in a large clinical trial look extremely promising.
Low Cholesterol Foods and Sources - 6 Foods That Will Lower Your Bad Cholesterol Levels
Lowering your cholesterol through your diet alone can decrease your levels of bad cholesterol by up to 12%. Along with exercise and medication, high cholesterol levels can be an easily preventable condition if you follow through on your commitments to lead a healthier lifestyle. Here are a few low c
Wondering If It's Possible to Lower Cholesterol Without Drugs? Read This First
Contrary to what most people believe, it is possible to lower cholesterol without drugs. Statistics say that close to 30 million people in the country take statin drugs and this number is expected to increase sharply in the next few years.
Breakfast Ideas: Carrot-Cake Oatmeal, Skillet Granola, Nutty Waffles, and More
WebMD shares breakfast ideas that are delicious and also good for your heart health. Includes carrot-cake oatmeal, skillet granola, and more.
Cardiovascular Circulation - Ways to Keep Your Blood Flowing
Fish is a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals minus the calories. And it's important for your cardiovascular circulation.