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IVUS-Guided High-Pressure Postdilatation After DES
Find out how intravascular ultrasound identifies DES implantations that benefit from further postdilatation.
Emotional Fitness and Your Heart
Does your heart 'tell' you things? Are our emotions just in our heads? You will be surprised!
Predictors of Mortality After Discharge in Patients Hospitalized With HF
What factors most influence hospital readmission and mortality at 60 and 90 days post-discharge? Closer monitoring of high risk patients may positively impact outcomes.
C-reactive Protein Level and Peripheral Arterial Disease
What is the relationship between high CRP levels and PAD in otherwise healthy subjects? Are the inflammatory mechanisms related to atherosclerosis operative even among clinically healthy adults?
Optimal Cholesterol Ratio - Uncover the Truth About Your Good and Bad Cholesterol Levels
Most people know that cholesterol levels are important for a variety of reasons. Unless you have your cholesterol checked regularly, you may not know your cholesterol ratio. Many people have never even heard of this ratio. All they know is that cholesterol is bad for you.
Lower Blood Pressure With 6 Natural Foods
So you want to take the natural route of lowering your blood pressure? That's not a bad choice, prescription medications can have dangerous side effects and throw your whole body out of whack. So what are the power house foods that will lower your blood pressure?
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
Learn about the latest developments and controversy regarding this technique used for prevention of thromboembolism.
10 Best Foods For Your Cholesterol Levels
Want to know the 10 best foods for your cholesterol levels? Check out this article. Some of the foods that are good for you might surprise you.
Remote Monitoring in Cardiology and Evidence From Trial Data
For patients with arrhythmias, could remote monitoring replace face-to-face clinical reviews?
Aneurysm Symptoms
Seemingly mild symptoms can sometimes signal potentially deadly health problems. Learn what warning signs to take seriously, and what lifestyle choices you can make to help prevent certain health problems from occurring.
Cardiac Catheterization
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of cardiac catheterization including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Surgical Ablation for AF in Cardiac Surgery
Is surgical ablation the best ticket for your patients with atrial fibrillation who'll be having cardiac surgery?
Heart Attack and Unstable Angina-Treatment for Complications
In the past decade, angioplasty, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), has become a common procedure in large medical centers in the United States. Angioplasty is done during cardiac catheterization or coronary angiogram.During a cardiac catheterization, a tiny tube (called a ...
Heart Health Natural Treatment to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Natural treatment to prevent conditions of the cardiac system and preserve heart health may be one of the most important things an American can do. Cardiovascular disease remains the number 1 cause of death in the United States and the treatment of heart disease is a huge business, in fact a cash co
Caffeine Does Not Increase the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Lower doses of caffeine may even reduce risk for those with atrial fibrillation…
Use These 3 Home Remedies For Lowering Cholesterol
Home remedies for lowering cholesterol are fairly straight forward. This article explains what they are...
China Salt Substitute Study (CSSS)
An interpretation of the results from CSSS, which evaluated a low sodium, high potassium salt substitute vs normal salt among individuals in rural northern China at high risk for vascular disease.
Cardiologists: Stop Laughing at Restless Leg Syndrome
Patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS) have significant nocturnal elevations in blood pressure
Processed Meat Linked to Heart, Diabetes Risks
A new study shows eating processed red meat -- such as hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and cold cuts -- is linked to an increased risk in heart disease and diabetes.
Definition of HDL
HDL, or high density lipoprotein, is a compound that transports many types of lipids and proteins in the bloodstream. Research suggests that HDL plays an important role in the regulation of cholesterol levels.