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Brachial and Femoral Artery Responses to Prolonged Sitting
Are the effects of prolonged sitting on brachial artery and superficial femoral artery endothelial function similar?
Procedures to Increase Blood Vessels in the Heart
Cardiac muscles need oxygen to be able to pump blood. The coronary artery carries blood rich in oxygen to the heart muscle. The artery encircles the heart and has tiny branches that supply nutrients to the heart muscle. Capillaries at the ends of the artery branches allow oxygen to enter the muscle
Phrenic Nerve Injury
Get better strategies for avoiding phrenic nerve landmines during pulmonary vein isolation.
A Diet to Help LDL
Low density lipoprotein (LDL) is the "bad" cholesterol that your body produces in excess, due to a combination of genetic factors and dietary intake. A lipoprotein is composed of fat, protein and cholesterol. When LDL builds up, it sticks to the walls of arteries and can restrict blood flow, contrib
MAC is Associated with Valvular and Cardiac Structural Abnormalities
Degenerative mitral annulus calcification shares common risk factors with atherosclerosis, emphasizing the need to risk-stratify patients with MAC. What heart abnormalities are associated with MAC?
Saphenous Vein Removal
The saphenous vein (commonly referred to as the "greater saphenous vein") is the large vein in the leg that carries blood to the heart. The saphenous vein can become varicose, a condition in which the veins swell and become twisted, and their valves begin to leak and no longer work properly. In this
Parkinson's Gene Therapy Seems to Work
An experimental gene therapy for Parkinson's disease is safe -- and a year after treatment, 12 patients have fewer movement problems, a study shows.
Wellness Activities for Youth
Wellness is about much more than not being physically sick. According to the University of Miami, wellness is the "integration of body, mind and spirit" and influences how individuals discover meaning in their lives. It is never too early to make a commitment to wellness; young people who do so deve
More Fried Fish Eaten in 'Stroke Belt'
Eating fried fish is more common in “stroke belt” states than other states, which may contribute the higher rate of fatal strokes in those states, a new study indicates.
About Open-Heart Surgery
Open-heart surgery is any cardiac surgery where the chest is opened and the heart exposed during surgery. The heart itself may or may not be opened, depending on the specific procedure being performed. Open-heart surgery includes surgery on the arteries, valves, heart muscle, or other cardiac struct
Discoloration in Your Feet
If your feet have become discolored, this may be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem that needs immediate attention.
What Are the Symptoms of High Cholesterol?
High cholesterol symptoms -- can you feel them? This article discusses what high cholesterol levels may feel like.
What Are the Cons of Heart Transplants?
A heart transplant is a surgical procedure in which a patient's malfunctioning heart is removed and replaced with a healthy heart. Heart-transplant surgery carries serious risks to consider before going through with the procedure.
Can Niacin Slow the Development of Atherosclerosis
This review discusses the ARBITER 2 findings and the effect of raising HDL cholesterol with niacin on coronary events, alone or in combination with statin therapy.
Tachycardia Incidence After Radiofrequency vs Cryoballoon PVI
What's the difference of undergoing radiofrequency ablation vs cryoballoon PVI -- for patients with paroxysmal AF?
How to Use a Mio Heart Rate Monitor
The Mio is a heart rate monitor that is designed like a watch and worn on the wrist. The device is available in various styles, colors and specific functions to promote a healthy lifestyle. The watch was created by Physi-Cal Enterprises to make heart rate readings on demand. The Mio watch makes it