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Applying HF Guidelines to Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients
What are the latest techiques in evidence-based therapy for patients with systemic left ventricles? What about for those without a systemic left ventricle?
Low-Dose Doxycycline & Peridontal Disease
Periodontal disease is disease of the gums which is characterized by red gums, swelling of the gums, halitosis and loosening of the teeth. One treatment for the condition involves the administration of a low dose antibiotic called Periostat, which helps prevent tooth loss when taken long-term.
How to Lower Your Cholesterol Fast
Your body creates its own cholesterol which it uses to make hormones and help with digestion. When your cholesterol levels get too high many adverse health conditions may occur. People get high cholesterol through poor diet and lack of exercise. Follow the simple steps below to lower your cholestero
4 Ways to Feel Younger After a Stroke
Even after a stroke, you don't have to feel old. There are ways to feel younger, and to maintain the amazing benefits that come from getting older.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Antiphospholipid Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Limb Ischemia
Effective and comprehensive management of acute limb ischemia is vital.
How to Calculate Your Optimal Heart Rate
Maintaining optimal heart rate is an effective way to monitor your heart rate during exercise. Knowing your optimal heart rate will help you know whether you're exerting too much energy during your exercise routine, or not enough energy. According to the American Heart Association, you should mainta
Mechanical Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony in ACS
Does left-ventricular dyssynchrony impart any useful prognostic information for patients with acute coronary syndrome?
Low-Cholesterol Soups
This article highlights 5 tasty soups that are rich in flavor, yet low in calories, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
High-Risk Lead Removal by Laser Extraction and Thoracotomy
A new kind of hybrid procedure may be just right for pacemaker lead retrieval.
Clinical Applications of Exercise Stress Echocardiography
The authors outline their protocol for combining traditional treadmill cardiac stress testing with echocardiography in the evaluation of several types of cardiac disease.
Heart Group Stroke-Guidelines Support This Device
If clot-busting drugs don't work, device can be used to pull the blockage out through the artery
Exercise May Cut Fall Risk for Some Parkinson's Patients
Benefit strongest for those with milder symptoms, study finds
Cholesterol Lowering Diet for Children
Cholesterol was once a word associated with middle-aged men and heart attacks. However, now that the U.S. childhood obesity rate has more than tripled in the past three decades, it has become a concern for kids and their parents. Parents looking to ensure that their child grows up with a healthy hea
Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk
Women who drink a cup or more of coffee each day may be less likely to have a stroke than their counterparts who drink less, finds new research in the journal Stroke.
ICDs: Dealing With Less Than Perfect
Dr. Wilkoff advocates that as a community we must learn from recent device issues, consider each situation separately, and craft appropriate responses from the FDA, manufacturers and physicians alike.
Methods of Geometric Dilution
Geometric dilution is the process of diluting something based on its measured size. Most often, scientists and doctors employ this method when combining fine powders of unequal amounts to ensure equal distribution. Bakers sometimes use geometric dilution to equally combine the dry ingredients in a m
FDA Approves Brain Stimulation Device for Parkinson's Disease
Brio Neurostimulation System is second such device approved for tremor disorders
How to Prepare a Patient for an Angiography
An angiography is used to take an x-ray of the body's arteries to determine if there is narrowing of the blood vessels or a blockage. A catheter is used to spread dye through the blood in order to produce a contrast x-ray. The angiography procedure is normally scheduled in advance, and the patient m