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Jugular Vein Aneurysm
A patient with an enlarging mass in the neck is diagnosed with a rare case of jugular vein aneurysm. Authors share findings, treatment, and results.
How to Determine Optimal Fat Burning Pulse
If you are going to exercise, you want it to count. You want every bit of energy to translate to the maximum amount of fat burning. When you know your target heart rate and fitness level you can determine your optimal fat burning pulse. Determining your optimal fat burning pulse is a matter of perfo
How Does High Cholesterol Affect the Human Body?
What Is Cholesterol?Cholesterol is a commonly misunderstood part of our diets. Most people know they are supposed to avoid foods that are high in cholesterol, but many people do not know what cholesterol is. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found in foods. Many people are...
Air Pollution Linked to Stroke
Air pollution causes lung disease. Air pollution causes heart disease. And now, a new study shows it seems air pollution causes stroke, too.
Blood Pressure and Atrial Fibrillation: AFFIRM Analysis
Can optimal control of blood pressure mitigate the risk of recurrent atrial fibrillation?
Spirolactone in Mgmt of Congestive Heart Failure
Not all patients with CHF respond successfully to treatment with ACE inhibitors alone, which has prompted investigators to seek out adjunctive therapies such as spirolactone.
Antiarrhythmic Medication and AF Ablation Outcomes
Do antiarrhythmic medications used at the time of ablation affect procedural outcomes?
CDC Cholesterol Guidelines
Cholesterol poses a serious health risk for about 17 percent of Americans age 20 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Though cholesterol plays an important role in the body, high levels of cholesterol are a major risk factor for heart disease. The CDC recomme
Diets for Diabetics With High Triglycerides
Triglycerides come from food and are manufactured by our bodies. A high triglyceride level can lead to high blood pressure, strokes, atherosclerosis, and heart attacks. Diabetics tend to have higher levels of triglycerides, and it's important that they keep their levels under control.
Introduction to Echocardiography
With the recent advances, especially in the world of science, patients are slowly moving away from the days of painful invasive surgeries. Heart diseases have been on the rise and open-heart surgeries the order of the day for a long time. However, primary cardiac practices seem to be changing with t
Benefits of Oatmeal to Lower Cholesterol
Oatmeal has a long history of health benefits. The fiber in oatmeal is a component of the benefits of this food. Oatmeal contains beta glucan, a fiber that lowers cholesterol. According to the Mayo Clinic, oatmeal has been proven effective in lowering cholesterol when added as part of a healthy diet
Pros & Cons of Cholesterol Medicine
High cholesterol drugs are prescribed for patients with cholesterol levels from 130 to 190 mg/dL. Health history and several other factors also contribute to how much, which type and if a patient is a good candidate for these medicines.
Parkinson's Disease and Pneumonia
Pneumonia can be a complication of Parkinson's disease. Learn about the different types of pneumonia, the symptoms, causes, and how they're treated.
Effect of Ivabradine-Induced Heart Rate Reduction
The aim of this pilot study was to investigate whether heart rate reduction with the novel agent ivabradine modulates endothelial function in humans with established coronary heart disease.
Structural Heart Disease Impact on AF Ablation Complications
Assess the risk for acute and long-term complications during ablation of AF in relation to underlying structural heart disease.
24-Hour Parkinson’s Drug Cuts Symptoms
A new longer-acting Parkinson’s drug may provide lasting relief from symptoms and reduce the need for other drugs, say researchers.
Molecular and Electrophysiological Bases of CPVT
The most recent approaches to develop novel therapeutic strategies for CPVT are discussed.
What Is the Difference Between Triglycerides & Cholesterol?
Triglycerides and cholesterol refer to two different types of lipids that are stored in the blood. As lipids, cholesterol and triglycerides share many qualities. They are hydrophobic, meaning they would rather repel water than absorb it. At high levels, both can indicate health conditions such as st
How to Raise HDL Cholesterol
HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is often referred to as the "good" cholesterol. In addition to maintaining a low overall cholesterol level, it is important have your HDL cholesterol make up the largest part of that number. There are many ways in which you can take control of your HDL and boost you
Strokes Occur on Mondays
Gearing up for the week? Stay cool. Most strokes occur on Mondays, new research shows.