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Heart Disease and Diet - Are They Related?
One of the scariest diseases to suffer from is a sickness of the heart because this all-important organ is the most essential in ensuring that our bodies function like they should. If you have been inflicted with this kind of illness, than you are doubtlessly doing all that you can to combat the pro
Predictors of Death and Reinfarction
Find out the demographic and clinical parameters associated with adverse outcomes within 30 days of primary angioplasty.
Heart Failure With Normal Ejection Fraction
Find out about the etiology, current recommended guidelines and management options for this clinical manifestation of heart failure.
Garlic, Onions and Your Heart
Recent Medical Studies show that a diet rich in garlic and onions can have a profound effect on heart health. Everything that we need to stay healthy can be found in nature. It is not simply about protein, carbohydrates and fats, nature has also infused our foods with complex compounds that can help
Developments in Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion PCIs
Get a concise summary of the most important CTO-PCI related literature published in 2013.
Three Simple Tips on Lowering Cholesterol Naturally
One out of every five children in the United States has high levels of cholesterol. Young as they are, they are already running high risk of suffering heart attacks and stroke! Here are three simple tips on lowering cholesterol naturally. These can be used by anyone, of any age, to prevent the unhea
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.
Is Lowering Cholesterol Essential to Your Health (And Survival)?
There are some very simple steps you can take to lower your cholesterol, naturally, including, changing your diet. But that's not all.
Orthopnea and the Prognosis in the Heart Failure Clinic
What is the relationship between the history of persistent orthopnea and LVEF and rate of hospitalizations of patients with moderate HF referred to a tertiary care HF clinic?
ETT Probability & Accuracy in Heart Disease
Doctors disagree about the value of exercise tolerance testing (ETT,) also known as stress testing, as a predictor of coronary disease and heart attacks. Competing studies offer conflicting evidence about the usefulness of ETT results, particularly in patients who are asymptomatic. It is estimated t
Causes Of High Blood Pressure and What You Can Do About It
The American Heart Association estimates that about 77.9 million Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. That's 1 out of every 3 people. So, what are the causes of high blood pressure and what can be done about it?
Cardiologists' Discussions About Sexuality With Patients
This study suggests patients welcome the chance to talk with their cardiologist about sexual function.
Getting Your Heart on Track
Every so often life gives us the opportunity to renew ourselves.Once again it's that time of the year when we begin to think about new beginnings.Some people make New Year's resolutions, but if that's not something that interests you, you still may want to think about the New Year as
Reactions to the ALLHAT Trial
International responses to ALLHAT -- Letters to the Editor in the April 23-30 issue of JAMA
How to Track an Occlusion
Tracking occlusions in the body are important to prevent further damage. Occlusions in the arterial or venous system happen when there is buildup of blood in either circulatory system. Venous occlusions are due to the veins in the body having trouble either pumping blood back to the heart, or due to
'Very' Very Late Stent Thrombosis
Is DES thrombosis a finite phenomenon that abates over time or is a risk that persists indefinitely?
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: What to Expect After You Go Home-Topic Overview
Although you may return home a few days after the completion of your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedure,it may take several months before you can return to all of the activities you enjoyed prior to surgery. Recovery from major surgery has both physical and emotional aspects. For the ...
Vitamins That Can Help With Congestion
Nasal congestion (a "stuffy nose") can be uncomfortable and is caused by swollen mucous membranes that line the nose and sinuses. Supplementing your diet with one or several vitamins may help alleviate or decrease the stuffiness and strengthen your immune system to help you feel better. Some vitami
Hemodynamic Support With Impella 2.5 vs IABP in High-Risk PCI
What's the learning curve associated with initial introduction of the Impella 2.5. Clinical trials?