Echocardiographic Assessment of AF in Aortic Stenosis
Atrial fibrillation frequently occurs in patients with aortic stenosis. Is it associated with poorer outcomes?
Category : Cardiovascular Health : Health & Medical
Genetic Mutation May Explain Many Parkinson's Disease Cases
Parkinson's is not a fatal disease, but it can have an increasingly devastating effect on a person's life, or on the people that take care of the patient.
Is LDL Cholesterol Really Bad?
Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is considered the bad type of cholesterol. There are a few key points you need to know about LDL cholesterol to understand why it is considered bad.
Large Vessel Stroke
A large vessel stroke is a big stroke that causes substantial disability. Find out more about large vessel strokes.
Reasons for a Pacemaker
A pacemaker is used to monitor and control a person's heartbeat. This electronic device is implanted into the chest and is connected to the heart with electrical wires. Pacemakers prompt the heart to beat at a healthy rate and rhythm.
Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Beneficial for Parkinson's
Advanced Parkinson’s disease patients treated with deep brain stimulation show clear benefits over patients treated with medication.
Weight Loss 101: Goal Weight, Goal Rate, and Calorie Level
This article offers dietitian tips on selecting a goal weight, setting a safe rate of weight loss, and estimating calorie level for weight loss.
About High Cholesterol
It is estimated that 98 million Americans have too much of a sticky, wax-like substance running through their bodies. This silent killer known as cholesterol is naturally produced in the human liver but oversubsidized by some of the unhealthy foods that we eat. In terms of cholesterol, you really ca
Ways to Include Chickpeas in Your Low-Fat Diet
This article will how you ways you can include delicious chickpeas in your meals plan if you are watching your cholesterol.
Tremor-References
A list of resources for information on Tremor.
Stroke Prevention Guidelines Emphasize Healthy Lifestyle
Eat lots of fruits and veggies, get exercise, limit salt and don't smoke, experts say
How to Overcome Loss of Bladder Control- an Embarrassing Problem After a Stroke
Loss of bladder control is a common problem after a stroke. Learn how you can overcome urinary incontinence after a stroke.
Ablation for Persistent AF Without Circumferential PVI
Find out about the clinical outcome of a pure linear ablation approach without circumferential pulmonary vein isolation over 5-plus years follow-up.
Mitral Valve Morphology and Regurgitation Severity in MVP
This echocardiographic study examined which anatomical and geometrical features of the mitral valve might influence the severity of mitral regurgitation in patients with mitral valve prolapse.
How to Reduce Triglycerides with Food
Triglycerides, along with cholesterol, make up blood plasma in the body. They are the chemical form of how fat exists. When levels get elevated, this can lead to a debilitating disease called hypertriglyceridemia, which is responsible for coronary artery disease. To put this tongue twisting word int
List of Good Cholesterol Foods
An important part of every healthy diet is balance. Part of the balancing process involves limiting your intake of cholesterol. There are many good foods that can help you lower cholesterol and maintain a balance between the "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol.
What Foods Can Cause Plaque Build Up in Arteries?
Clogged arteries are the number one cause of heart disease in the United States. The foods you eat can cause your arteries to become clogged with plaque, a dreadful mix of cholesterol, calcium, fat, cellular waste products and fibrin, which aids in blood clotting.
Interventional Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Nonpharmacological treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), including AF ablation, has recently evolved as an attractive, efficacious and potentially 'curative' therapeutic modality in selected patients.
What If a Varicose Vein Bursts?
Varicose veins look like swollen blue or dark purple veins, usually appearing on the legs and feet. For most people, they are only a cosmetic problem. If a varicose vein bursts, it can result in painful bruising and swelling.
Information on LDL
A common misconception about cholesterol is that it is desirable not to have any. Actually, having some cholesterol is necessary for the proper functioning of your body. It is also used in some of your body's hormones. However, a diet high in fat and a lifestyle low in exercise can lead to high chol