Radiation Helps Keep Clogged Heart Arteries Clear
Radiation therapy, which has long been used to kill cancer cells, can keep cleared heart arteries from reclogging.
Category : Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
Is Cholesterol the Number One Killer in the United States?
When you hear the word cholesterol what comes to mind? For many, high cholesterol and heart disease are first. For decades the media has claimed that to decrease your risk for heart disease you must eat a low-fat diet with less than 300 mg of cholesterol a day.
Hydrochlorothiazide-Induced Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
With increasing use of thiazide diuretics in the treatment of hypertension, clinicians need to be aware of the possible association of these drugs with noncardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Risk Factors in Coronary Heart Disease
There seem not to be one single cause of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), but medical research have however, shown that a whole range of things can make you more likely to develop Coronary Heart Disease and these are the risk factors. Just like a very high speeding car is more likely to hit and crash i
Foods For Lower Cholesterol Level Exposed!
Foods for lower cholesterol can be delicious and healthy. There are many choices available to you. This article outlines some of the good, delicious and simple choices.
Testosterone Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common medical problem suffered by both men and women that often results from coronary artery disease or hypertension. Scientists have found that testosterone therapy can be extremely effective in treating CHF. Moreover, the American Heart Association reports that
Long-term Outcome of PCI vs CABG in Diabetic Patients
How do outcomes after revascularization differ in patients with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus vs those not on insulin?
Three Life-Years Gained From Smoking Cessation After CABG surgery
Study authors quantify the impact of smoking cession post coronary artery bypass surgery.
SIMPLE II: Safety and Efficacy of the Infinnium Paclitaxel-Eluting Stent
EuroPCR 2006: "All we can conclude from the SIMPLE II data is that the use of this new (less expensive) drug-eluting stent appears to be safe and effective in preventing restenosis."
Bacteria Linked to Sudden Death in Young Hockey Players
Swedish researchers have found a link between the sudden cardiac death suffered by two hockey players and a type of bacteria that has never before been detected in humans.
The Indications of Getting Heart Disease
Heart disease can attack everyone. Even, young people can suffer this disease. In fact, heart is the most important organ for someone to live.
Usual Blood Pressure and Risk of New-Onset Diabetes
Do people with elevated BP have a higher risk of diabetes?
Healthy Heart - Effectiveness of a Suitable Diet Plan on a Human Heart
Apart from the presence of strong evidence supporting the theory that there is a deep relation between a diet being high in saturated fats and heart diseases there is no solid proof to it. But to avoid a heart attack, prevent its factors, and live a healthy life, the decisions and choices are needed
Acute Blood Pressure Response to Trandolapril and Captopril
Is short-term treatment with trandolapril better tolerated than captopril?
What's a Good Diet to Lower Triglycerides?
Sometimes, all it takes is a really good diet to lower triglycerides to be in the peak of health again. You may not have realized it but elevated levels of triglycerides can really get you down. This is because of the strong linkage between triglycerides and the major organ of the body, the heart. O
How to Find Focus in a Hyperkinetic World
Focus takes fight. Educators at the American Management Association (AMA) describe our hyperconnected world as a place where we're more networked than ever, but in which we connect with our most intimate friends and family through electronic media and superficial, quick conversations. But there's ho
Statin Drugs, Heart Disease, and Cholesterol - Are Statin Drugs The Answer?
The manufacturers of statin drugs continue their intense media bombardment of us with powerful messages proclaiming the life saving benefits we receive from the routine ingestion of their drugs. But do statins really perform as represented or is there a sinister peril awaiting the unwary who have fa
Aortic Aneurysm
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of aortic aneurysms including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
PROVE IT-TIMI 22: Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy -- Thrombolysis in My
Intensive lipid-lowering therapy is associated with a greater reduction in mortality and cardiovascular events compared with a standard regimen of lipid-lowering therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Lowering LDL-C below current target levels was associated with better outcomes.
Exercise Test Predicts Death Risk for Some
Exercise tests help predict death risk in symptom-free people -- but only if they are at high risk of heart disease.