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.
Atrial Fibrillation in Postmenopausal Women
Identify risk factors for AF in postmenopausal women and find out what risk factors to target.
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.
PAPABEAR: Prophylactic Amiodarone for the Prevention of Arrhythmias That Begin Early After Revascula
In the PAPABEAR trial, prophylactic amiodarone significantly reduced the incidence of atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter following cardiac surgery compared with placebo. However, reduction in arrhythmia recurrence did not influence mortality or day of arrhythmia onset.
Unrestricted Use of Endeavor Resolute Zotarolimus-Eluting Stent
What are the clinical outcomes associated with on- and off-label use of Resolute ZES?
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?
Symptoms of Heart Diseases in Women
Heart disease is the number one killer in the world. There are various types of heart diseases such as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Stenosis, Holt-Orams Syndrome, heart attacks, Coronary Artery Disease, etc. The symptoms for each of these diseases vary.
Apixaban Plus Mono vs Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in ACS
What's the effect on efficacy and safety outcomes in ACS, when adding apixaban to aspirin alone in ACS?
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.
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)-Credits
AuthorMerrill HaydenEditorKathleen M. Ariss, MSAssociate EditorMichele CronenPrimary Medical ReviewerCaroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerRobert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - CardiologyLast UpdatedSeptember 22, 2005 ...
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.
Resting Heart Rate in Cardiovascular Disease
What is the association between resting heart rate and mortality? Do recent findings suggest that resting heart rate should be a potential therapeutic target in today's clinical practice?
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