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How to Cure Varicose Veins with Homeopathy
A great way to cure varicose veins is with homeopathy. Homeopathy is one of the more effective options available. Homeopathic Medicines should be selected by the description that best matches your Varicose Veins.
Symptoms Before Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome
How many patients experience cardiac symptoms prior to sudden cardiac death?
Low Cholesterol Diet Foods
It is important to distinguish between "no cholesterol" and "low cholesterol" foods, as cholesterol is only in foods that originate from animals. Plant-based foods and products have no cholesterol. Now this is not to say that there are ingredients in foods that aren't necessarily associated with ani
Traditional and Nonlinear Heart Rate Variability
What is the association of nonlinear HRV and outcome in post-MI patients?
Foods With Good Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a lipid made by your body and found in animal food. High density lipoproteins (HDL), known as good cholesterol, carries unhealthy fats from the bloodstream to the liver to be removed from the body. Low density lipoproteins (LDL), known as bad cholesterol, carries fat to cells and help
ESRD and Complications in Pacemaker and ICD Implants
Patients with CKD may have higher complication rates following device implantation than patients with normal renal function. What factors influence this relationship?
Spouses of Smokers at Risk for Stroke
Nonsmokers who are married to someone who smokes have a greatly increased risk for stroke, a finding that further underscores the dangers of secondhand smoke.
How to Find the Pure-tone Average
The pure-tone average is a calculation used routinely by audiologists and occupational health specialists. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the pure-tone average (PTA) is used to calculate the degree of hearing loss in decibels. Audiologists also calculate the PTA to co
Temporary Stroke Risk After Drinking Coffee?
Stroke risk increases in the hour after drinking a cup of coffee, but this risk reverses itself within two hours, a study shows.
Cryoplasty in the Treatment of Infrainguinal Arterial Occlusive Disease
Cryotherapy is well established for some cases of skin lesions and tumors. Now, cryoplasty in the tibial arteries appears to have promise
What to Expect After a Uterine Artery Embolization
As the Society of Interventional Radiology explains, uterine artery embolization is a nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids, non-cancerous growths that develop inside a woman's uterus. Fibroids may require treatment when they start to cause symptoms such as pain or heavy bleeding. Patients' exp
Plant Sources of Cholesterol
When you doctor checks your cholesterol levels, he is actually looking at two results: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL is considered the "good" cholesterol -- something you can get by eating certain plant sources.
What is Pure Word Deafness?
Pure word deafness is a rare type of aphasia most commonly caused by stroke. Learn about pure word deafness, and about the types of stroke that cause it.
How to Increase Good Cholesterol Level for Women
Heart health is inextricably linked with cholesterol numbers. Of the two types of cholesterol, good cholesterol, also called high density lipoprotein (HDL), has a protective effect on the heart. Bad cholesterol, on the other hand increases the risk of heart disease. Before menopause, women naturally
Strokes Linked to Chiropractic Treatment
Neck Adjustment May Tear Blood Vessel, But Risk Likely Small
The Advantages of Biphasic Defibrillators
A defibrillator can save your life in the event your heart stops.defibrillator and hospital room quipment monitor image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comA defibrillator is a device used to provide an electric shock to the heart to try to reset the electrical current. This current is...
The Mood Cycle
Stroke and mood can have an impact on each other. When mood changes after a stroke, it is important to address the problem with your doctor.
About Bad Cholesterol
These days, it seems that information about the importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is everywhere. Keeping your cholesterol levels in check is an important component of good overall health. There are different types of cholesterol, and understanding the difference between them is th
Pulse Oximetry Guidelines
Pulse oximetry determines oxygen saturation in arterial blood by calculating the light absorption of oxygenated hemoglobin and total hemoglobin. This diagnostic procedure uses a probe and computer monitor to display an estimated level of oxygen saturation.
Impact of Pericardial Adhesions on Diastolic Function
In this study, the authors utilize an animal model to assess the impact of patchy pericardial adhesions on systolic and diastolic function.