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About Menopause & Heart Palpitations
If you are an active woman, you may worry if you start to have heart palpitations or a feeling that your heart is not beating regularly. Perhaps you are exercising when this occurs, or you awake from a sound sleep. It's a disturbing feeling, but in most cases, there is no need for worry. Exercise, s
Signs & Symptoms of Aortic Valve Stenosis
Aortic valve stenosis is a medical condition where the aortic valve does not open as fully as it should. This restricts blood flow and increases pressures inside the heart. It can be present at birth or it can develop in adulthood. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center,...
Epicardial Adipose Tissue: Relations to the Heart
In this review article, the role of epicardial fat is discussed in cardiac pathology and the assessment of cardiac disease, in the context of regional fat distribution.
Executive Function Training
Executive function training involves simple strategies to improve self-control, organization, memory and time management. Executive functions are the processes in our brain that control planning, managing tasks, transitioning to different activities and prioritizing. According to the American Academ
Steps to Lower Cholesterol
People with high levels of LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol need to focus on lowering those levels to avoid blocking their arteries and risking heart problems. Certain steps will help lower your LDL, and your risk of heart disease along with it.
Current Noninvasive Imaging Techniques for Detection of CAD
Cardiac imaging options are detailed from A to Z in this article, along with expert commentary and review.
Improved Myocardial Function After Aortic Valve Replacement
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement is a promising therapy for aortic stenosis in high-risk patients. This echocardiographic study examined changes of myocardial deformation after this procedure.
How to Understand Cholesterol Medications
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is necessary for the walls of cells (membranes) to function properly. Cholesterol, which is also known as a fat or a lipid, assists with the production of the hormones testosterone and estrogen among other things. Although your body needs cholesterol to properly
Health Risks After Stroke May Linger for at Least 5 Years: Study
Canadian study suggests patients may need to be more closely monitored over the long term
Stroke: Dealing With Depression-Credits
ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerRichard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationLast RevisedJune 28, 2011
Antibiotic May Help Treat Stroke
The antibiotic minocycline may help treat ischemic (clotting) stroke when it's too late for other stroke drugs, an Israeli study shows.
The Research Utility of Intravascular Ultrasound
This review focuses on intravascular ultrasound as a tool for studying plaque development and evaluation of stents. How does it compare to other imaging modalities?
Meal Plans to Lower Cholesterol
Begin your meal plans with a designated grocery list, and it will make it much easier to follow a diet of low-cholesterol meals. The abundant selection of fruits and vegetables makes meal planning much easier. There are many tempting recipes available with vegetables as the primary ingredient. Low
Impact of ACE Inhibition on Mortality in Hypertension Trials
Don't keep an 'ACE in the hole'. Use it first. Find out why.
What it Means to Have Low HDL Levels
Your HDL levels help determine if you are at risk for dangerous health conditions. There are many factors that affect this level, including genetics and lifestyle. The key is to change what you can.
Sources of Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a form of fat, the state in which most fat in the body and in food is found. It is these, in conjunction with cholesterol, which form the lipids in your plasma which can lead to heart disease.
Is Tingling the Same as Stroke?
Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves. It can cause pain, weakness or numbness.
How to Begin a Low Cholesterol Diet Plan
This article provides guidance from registered dietitians on the practial aspects beginning a low cholesterol diet plan.
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Tailored for Women
Gender differences are now addressed with the use of specifically tailored guidelines. This article reviews existing evidence-based practice guidelines addressing women and heart disease.
Coronary Artery Bifurcation Lesion Classifications, Techniques, Outcomes
PCI for the treatment of bifurcation lesions is associated with a lower success rate and increased risk of subacute stent thrombosis and restenosis. This study shows an algorithmic treatment approach.