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Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
Cardiac Arrest and Medications Prescribed For Treatment
The condition of cardiac arrest is a very serious. Another name for this condition is a heart attack. Many times a person is extremely lucky to have survived an episode of cardiac arrest. This makes it extremely important to avoid cardiac arrest and medications should be taken as directed by the phy
Lifesaving Biphasic Defibrillators
If you've ever watched a television show about hospitals such as "Grey's Anatomy" or "ER," you've seen a biphasic defibrillator. But what do they really do?
Long-Term Outcome of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Repeat PCI is the most common choice after failed brachytherapy. This strategy appears to be a reasonable therapeutic option for this complex iterative pathology.
Heart Healthy Prudent Diet
The American diet is heart unhealthy. Decreasing red meat and fried foods and increasing fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, olive oil, fish and red wine in your diet can greatly diminish not only cardiovascular diseases, but also many chronic illnesses such as osteoporosis, diabeters and can
Outcome of Patients Aged 80 and Older Undergoing Isolated AVR
Should advanced age alone be considered as a contraindication to conventional aortic valve replacement?
2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure
Heart failure guideline revisions cover patient care from diagnosis to treatment and then some . . .
Heart Disease and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Learn more from WebMD about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, thickening of the heart muscle, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Debate Grows on Aspirin for Heart Risk
Daily aspirin therapy is often recommended for otherwise healthy people who are at risk for heart attack or stroke, but a new analysis suggests that aspirin's risks may outweigh its benefits in this population.
Walking to Develop a Healthy Heart
How many times have you felt so stressed that it has caused neck or back pain as well as other symptoms? These symptoms may be just the tip of the iceberg. In fact, you may be subjecting yourself to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other illnesses. But walking is an easy way to counte
How to Measure Cholesterol Level Easily
Measuring the cholesterol level is a very important component in maintaining a hale and hearty lifestyle. According to the statistics of the American Heart Association, more than fifty percent of total American population have high bad cholesterol level. This means that every man has a possibility o
Imaging the Heart: The New Frontier
New advances in MRIs, CT scans and echocardiography reveal the mysteries of the malfunctioning heart.
Heart Issues Related to Sugar Intake
Recently, a great progress has been made in the research on heart patients and most of the heart patients are found to be sugar lovers. If you are a sugar lover, try to reduce the excessive use of sugar in your diet. Heart issues and problems are the big issue in the health sector.
Aortic Aneurysm-Topic Overview
What is an aortic aneurysm? An aortic aneurysm is a stretched and bulging section in the wall of the aorta. The aorta is the large blood vessel that carries oxygen - rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. A bulging aorta is weakened and can burst, or rupture, resulting in life - ...
Bradycardia and Tachycardia Occurring in Older People
Read why arrhythmias in the elderly are of prognostic importance, particularly since the incidence of arrhythmias in this population is increasing.
Pacing-Associated Left Ventricular Dysfunction?
What impact does programming standard pacemakers to avoid RV pacing have on patients' symptoms or quality of life?
Medical Treatment for Heart Failure
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to the entire body. This disorder, also called congestive heart failure, is normally a chronic long-term condition, although it can develop suddenly. Medications can go a long way in reducing symptoms and improving your survival rate.
Preventing Stroke in Afib Patients -- Dr. Jonathan Halperin Offers Useful Advice
Jonathan Halperin, MD, discusses atrial fibrillation with Henry Black, MD, and provides helpful advice on the latest and best approaches for preventing stroke in these patients.
What Are the Heart Arteries and What Impact Can They Have on a Heart Attack?
Certain heart arteries are responsible for sending blood to all parts of the body while other heart arteries are responsible for returning it to the heart where the cycle can begin again. Terms such as aorta (away), pulmonary artery (away), inferior vena cava (to), superior vena cava (to), pulmonary
What is the Most Common Form of Heart Disease in the World?
If you're studying heart disease, a question you'll no doubt ask will be: what is the most common form of heart disease? The answer? Coronary heart disease.