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Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
Decline in Heart Disease Deaths Slows in '90s
It's become almost axiomatic that the number of people dying of heart disease is headed in the right direction: down. However, that orthodoxy is being challenged by data emerging from the two-and-a-half-day National Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention here, aimed at meeting a number
Deaths From Heart Disease Down, Up for Blood Pressure, Irregular Heartbeat
Obesity and aging population may be contributing factors, researcher says
Belly Fat Stem Cells May Help Heart
Stem cells taken from belly fat may be able to boost cardiac function after a heart attack, preliminary research suggests.
What Is Non-Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia?
Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT) is an episode of ventricular tachycardia that lasts for less than 30 seconds. NSVT can cause significant symptoms, and can indicate an increased risk for cardiac arrest and sudden death.
Hand-Grip Strength May Provide Clues to Heart Health
Researchers found decrease was linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death
Cholesterol Lowering Products - Shortcuts to Healthy Cholesterol Readings
Are you among the millions of Americans that are facing high cholesterol today? If so, then your doctor has probably pointed you toward statin drugs for lowering high cholesterol rather than suggesting some of the cholesterol lowering products that contain only natural ingredients.
2010 ACCF/AHA Guideline for CV Risk in Asymptomatic Adults
Vital recommendations for cardiovascular disease screening are presented from the AHA Task Force on practice guidelines.
Cholesterol Lowering Diets - The Free Way to Live Longer
A normal level of cholesterol is very important because it assures us of a healthier heart and a longer life. As high cholesterol level may cause a stroke or a heart attack, keeping it within the safe range is the wisest thing to do. Although a number of prescription drugs are popular when it comes
Hospital Length-of-Stay, Charges, and Mortality in CHF Patients
The aim of this study was to demonstrate differences in hospitalization outcomes including LOS, charges, and mortality in CHF patients using the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project dataset.
Statins as a Novel Therapy for Heart Failure
Given the available data, should clinicians recommend or avoid statin therapy for patients with congestive heart failure?
Cardiovascular Health And Its Diseases
When you talk about a cardiovascular disease, it actually represents a variety of diseases and sicknesses that when combined together, hurts our heart. Therefore, it is common to see someone having multiple diseases that are all classified as cardiovascular diseases. Actually, there is no cure for h
About Asystole
What Is Asystole And Why Is It Bad? Asystole is the medical term that is commonly called flatline. Flatline means that there is no cardiac electrical movement.
Prognostic Implications of Procedural vs Spontaneous MI
What's the difference in outcomes between patients who have procedure-related MI's vs spontaneous MI's?
New Antihypertensive Therapies, and Old Hypertensive Risks?
A vaccine and an endothelin antagonist -- is the future of antihypertensive therapy foretold? Plus the risks for alcohol, smoking, and stroke.
Live Healthily With Natural Lowering Cholesterol Food and Supplements
High cholesterol is the most common cause of sickness with various grave complications. So here are some basics on how to practice living the natural lowering cholesterol way.
The Best Way to Lower Cholesterol Fast - Healthy Cholesterol Levels the Natural Way
Our society is becoming more and more aware of the importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. If you have recently found out that you have high cholesterol, you may want to find an effective way to lower cholesterol fast. Depending on what your previous eating habits have been, this may b
High Protein Consumption And Protein Deposits In Blood Vessel Walls Add To Heart Attack Risk
Fat and cholesterol are not the primary blocking agents of blood vessel walls and, can therefore, not be considered to be the main cause of heart disease or any other disease in the body. Storage of protein in the blood vessel walls, on the other hand, is the common factor in all patients who suffer
Vascular Complications at Femoral Access Site Following PCI
Get the facts on safety profiles of frequently used vascular closure devices and other hemostasis strategies.
High Cholesterol in Teenagers
High cholesterol affects around 15 percent of teenagers and is, unfortunately, a growing problem. Left unchecked and untreated, the build up of cholesterol can continue into adulthood and lead to a significant increase in the risk of early heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause o