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Heart Disease and Stroke
Information on heart disease and stroke, types of stroke, warning signs, and risk factors.
Heart Stem Cell Trial: Interview With Researcher Roberto Bolli, MD
WebMD interviews the University of Louisville's Roberto Bolli, MD, on his heart stem cell research to help treat heart failure after heart attack.
Vitamin C and Pomegranate Fight Heart Disease
Heart disease claims the lives of nearly 900,000 Americans each year, caused largely by a diet of processed junk food, excess calories, obesity and smoking. Many people are under the false impression that heart disease is inevitable and once diagnosed can only be controlled by a low fat diet and a c
Daily Aspirin Regimen Not Safe for Everyone, FDA Warns
It may cause more harm than good in those who have not experienced heart problems or stroke
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the Very Elderly
Why are the elderly often poorly represented in major clinical trials of percutaneous coronary intervention?
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and kidney damage. WebMD explains.
High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Cardiovascular Disease
Despite publication of guidelines on the use of hsCRP in CVD risk prediction, there is a lack of clear consensus regarding the optimal clinical use of hsCRP.
How to Save Your Heart From the Heat
Increasing heat and humidity are uncomfortable for most of us, but for those with bad heart conditions, they can be dangerous and even deadly. Our heart and our bodies are programmed to maintain a steady temperature for proper functioning of our vital organs like heart, brain, kidney and lungs. In s
Combating Heart Disease with Clot Busters
WebMD explains thrombolytic therapy -- or clot busters -- to treat heart disease.
Cholesterol Lowering Supplements - Proven Ways to Restore Healthy Cholesterol Levels
If you have decided that you want to avoid cholesterol medication if it all possible, then cholesterol lowering supplements are something you should be aware of. As you may already know, many of the medications designed to reduce high cholesterol have some severe side effects. As many as 25% of all
After A Heart Attack: Preventing Heart Failure
Using beta blockers, ACE inhibitors and lifestyle modification, the chances of heart failure after a heart attack can be diminished.
It Is Not Red Wine But the Resveratrol Within It That Is Healthy for the Heart
Medical practitioners believe that having a glass of red wine every day can keep an individual away from problems of the heart. This has led to the growing belief that red wine has medicinal properties, which contribute to the better condition of the heart. This is a belief which is wrong because it
Coronary Heart Disease - 7 Key Steps to Reduce Your Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease
This article will tell you what you need to know about coronary heart disease, and will give you 7 key steps you can take, starting now, to reduce your risk of coronary heart disease.
ACE or ARB: Which Should You Use?
Why use an ACE inhibitor vs. an ARB? What's the difference and how to choose? Read a family physician's discussion.
Can You Really Clear Clogged Arteries With Fish Oil?
It seems too good to be true: you can actually clear out your clogged arteries and protect yourself from cardiovascular disease just by incorporating certain types of fish into your diet.
5 Secrets That Will Help You Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Okay, you have realized that your health is at risk because of the cholesterol level in your body is beyond the permissible levels. So, what are you going to do about it? Well, you have two options in front of you.
Angina - Signs and Symptoms
Angina signs can range from shortness of breath to a sudden heart attack that can kill you before help arrives!Here is some more information on the signs and symptoms of Angina and heart attacks that may save your life!
Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Through Simple Ways
A person with high cholesterol is at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Through diet and exercise a person can lower their health risk.
Angina Drug Safe for Long-Term Use
The drug nifedipine, used to treat chest pain from angina, is safe for long-term use, research shows.