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How to Lower LDL Cholesterol

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There are two types of cholesterol: HDL, known as the good kind, and LDL. Having high levels of LDL cholesterol is a very serious issue. One of the most common ways to combat it is with prescription drugs. But there are a lot of other effective ways to bring it down that can be done in conjunction w

Information About the Artificial Heart

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According to Scientific American, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart, the first totally implantable permanent artificial heart.

Foods, Drinks, Spices and Herbs to Lower Bad Cholesterol

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Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is the main carrier of cholesterol in the bloodstream. If you have too much LDL in your system, you stand a greater chance of having cholesterol build up in the arteries that supply your heart and brain with blood. That's why LDL is known as the "bad...

HDL-Replacement Therapy

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HDL-replacement therapy is a promising new treatment strategy, but how does it work and when is it likely to be utilized?

Effect of Ivabradine-Induced Heart Rate Reduction

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The aim of this pilot study was to investigate whether heart rate reduction with the novel agent ivabradine modulates endothelial function in humans with established coronary heart disease.

Food to Build Good Cholesterol

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Cholesterol forms every cell of the body and is important in the formation of cell membranes and hormones. Normal levels of good cholesterol (HDL) are between 50 and 60 milligrams for women and between 40 and 50 milligrams for men. Good cholesterol is essential for cell building and repair, while ai

How to Lower the Cholesterol in Your Diet

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Learning about foods that can help lower your cholesterol could make a difference in the long run, possibly preventing heart attacks. A poor diet often results in dangerously high cholesterol. Dietitians and physicians have put together a number of dietary plans and menus over the years designed to

How to Take an Apical Pulse

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One of the primary measures of health used by practitioners is a patient's vital signs. Vital signs include temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse. Pulse can be measured by several different methods, including the radial pulse (the pulse taken on your wrist) and apical pulse (taken ne

How to Verify a Pulse Oximeter

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A pulse oximeter measures a person's pulse (heart rate) and the amount of oxygen in his blood (saturation). A typical reading might be a pulse of 68 beats per minute and an oxygen saturation of 97 percent. Pulse oximeters are simple to use electronic devices with a sensor that clips onto a fingertip

Foods That Reduce Testosterone

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We often hear information about raising testosterone levels, but some people would like to lower testosterone levels. Having high testosterone levels can sometimes explain hair loss. You may have other reasons you need to lower testosterone levels, but you should make sure that it's the right step a

Heart-Wise Diet

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The heart-wise diet is a balanced way of eating that improves heart health. When executed properly, the diet can help to control blood pressure, improve lipid levels, and promote safe weight loss.

Tips on Heart Health

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According to the American Heart Association, 16.5 million people in the United States currently have coronary artery disease (the damage or blockage of blood vessels that feed the heart). The Centers for Disease Control reports that 28 percent of all fatalities are a result of heart disease, making