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Tachycardia Incidence After Radiofrequency vs Cryoballoon PVI
What's the difference of undergoing radiofrequency ablation vs cryoballoon PVI -- for patients with paroxysmal AF?
Phytosterols
Phytosterols are cholesterol-like compounds that lower cholesterol by interfering with absorption of cholesterol from the small intestine.
How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor
Whether you're a an avid runner or a cycling enthusiast, using a heart rate monitor can help you gauge your performance levels and ensure you're getting the best workout. A heart rate monitor makes it easier to determine if you're pushing yourself hard enough--or just overextending yourself during
Multitasking Adds to Parkinson’s Fall Risk
Older adults with Parkinson’s disease as well as those without neurological problems are at increased risk of injury-causing falls when walking and talking at the same time, a study shows.
Ultrasound of Neck Predicts Who Will Have a Stroke
Two noninvasive imaging tests may help determine which people with a narrowing of arteries in the neck will need surgery to reduce their future risk of stroke, a study suggests.
Low Cholesterol Diet Foods to Avoid
Maintaining a healthy cholesterol level with a balanced diet has become easier with the variety of foods available. Learning nutritional values and making the right food choices are key in a low cholesterol diet. Knowing what foods to avoid will be one of the most helpful resources in a low choleste
Bedside Transthoracic Echo for Proximal Aortic Dissection
CT is considered the gold standard in diagnosing aortic dissection, but can result in delay and isn't always available. Is transthoracic echocardiography a reliable alternative?
How to Use Cell Salts
According to Stephen Byrnes, N.D, Ph.D, "Cell salts are homeopathic preparations of certain mineral compounds which are found living in all things." Discovered by Dr. William Schuessler, cell salts are believed to help cure ailments without the need for traditional, Western medicine. The idea that c
Carotid Plaque/Intima-media Thickness Assessment OK in Routine Practice?
Is routine carotid artery ultrasound helpful in assessing cardiovascular risk in all patients, not just those with existing symptoms?
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition characterized by high LDL cholesterol. It has been linked as one of the causes of high ldl and the causes of heart disease at a very early age. This definition of hypercholesterolemia explains whether or not high cholesterol is genetic and the lin
How to Avoid Dogs While Cycling
A lot of dogs are cute and friendly, but crossing paths with a furry canine when you're cycling can be a recipe for trouble. If you are lucky, you may only have to change direction -- or stop altogether if you meet a particularly stubborn one. Worst case scenarios include encountering a surly stray
Alcohol Septal Ablation vs. Surgical Myectomy: Patient With Obstructive HCM
Surgical myectomy was deemed appropriate treatment for a 42-year-old woman with a 20-year history of obstructive HCM. How did myocardial contrast echocardiography rule out alcohol septal ablation?
Diet Loaded With Veggies, Fruits, Whole Grains May Cut Stroke Risk
Eating a diet loaded with antioxidant-rich vegetables, fruits, and whole grains may help women lower their chances of having a stroke -- even if they have a history of heart disease or stroke, a new study shows.
How to Use Transesophageal Echocardiography
Transesophageal echocardiography (or TEE) is used among heart patients to evaluate signs and symptoms of feart ailments like cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis, aneurysm, pericarditis. The procedure involves inserting a probe with a transducer or sound reflector into the patient's esophagus.
Inflammation and Cholesterol
This article details anti-inflammatory foods. Dietitian experts Melinda Cecil, Jessica Butcher, and Beth Ellen DiLuglio.
Heart Healthy Detox Diet
Maybe you've been overindulging in heavy foods during the holiday season. Maybe you're getting older and your doctor says you need to start making changes to your diet. Or maybe you have a family history of heart disease and want to do everything you can to protect yourself. Whatever your reasons, d
Should Carotid Patients Skip Surgery?
Surgery or stenting is not necessary for at least 95% of patients with a condition called asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS), says a team of researchers from Canada and Greece.
Benign Chest Wall Pain Symptoms
Chest wall pain can be a scary experience, but it may not always be serious. Pain in the wall of the chest that is not caused by other organs, such as the heart, is known as benign chest wall pain. Physical activity and stress can sometimes be the cause of benign chest wall pain.
Sexuality After a Stroke
Sexuality After a stroke is drastically changed, but this is almost never due to the stroke itself. Instead, there appears to be a combination of factors that work together to affect sex and sexuality after stroke. Learn about the factors that change sex life after stroke and about what you can do t