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Heart Failure and the Biventricular Pacemaker
WebMD explains a special type of pacemaker called a biventricular pacemaker that is used for treatment of heart failure.
New Anticlotting Drug May Extend Heart Patients' Lives
People who have recently been hospitalized for a heart attack or the severe chest pain of angina may live longer if they take the new anticlotting pill Xarelto in addition to standard therapy, a large study shows.
2010 ACCF/AHA Guideline for CV Risk in Asymptomatic Adults
Vital recommendations for cardiovascular disease screening are presented from the AHA Task Force on practice guidelines.
ARCTIC: Stop Palpitations While They Happen With This Acronym
It is often asked, "How do I stop palpitations while they are occurring?" Some people find the methods they use are inconsistent or they are simply unaware of alternatives. Luckily, there are more than a couple of ways to stop palpitations in their tracks once they begin. Now the second pr
NICE Medical Technology Guidance: Devices and Diagnostics
Three new cardiology-related technologies are improved with NICE guidance. What can be learned from the challenges?
Cardiovascular Events With Paclitaxel-Eluting vs Bare Stents
What type of stenting is most effective at preventing the recurrence of various cardiovascular events? Is one method preferred?
President Bill Clinton Had Successful Heart Surgery
Bill Clinton underwent heart surgery for the second time in February, 2010. This article discusses that operation and the causes of his heart problems later in life.
Bradycardia and Tachycardia Occurring in Older People
A review of the investigations for, and management of, bradycardias and tachycardias, with particular emphasis on device therapy.
Incidence of Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
Is the incidence of SCD in athletes higher than traditional estimates, and impacting effective prevention strategies?
Have You Taken Steps to Effectively Manage Your Lipids Serum Cholesterol Levels Yet?
Lipids serum cholesterol is a type of fat that has become a serious problem in recent years for many different reasons, with the a couple being the explosion of obesity, and the active lifestyle falling out of favor with many adults and children alike. These two factors combined with diets that are
PROGRESS-AMS: Coronary Stenting With Magnesium-Alloy Absorbable Metal Stent
ACC 2006: First-in-man trial results suggest a magnesium-alloy absorbable stent may overcome some of the limitations associated with conventional stenting.
News From Clinical Trials in Multifactorial Hypertension
ASH 2008: Substudy and other data from the ON-TARGET, TRANSCEND, AASK, ACCORD, EXCEED, and ACCOMPLISH trials.
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally and Live a Longer, Happier Life!
High blood pressure (hypertension), "the silent killer" leads to heart attacks which are the number one cause of death. The key to heart attack prevention is keeping your blood pressure chart in the "green zone". While you can do that with medication, it is expensive and you risk
Transradial Approach and Procedural Times: TALENT
The radial approach is an appealing technical strategy to reduce bleeding complications in PCI. Does it matter which arm is used?
Four Amazingly Simply Tips on How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
In the past five years a great of excellent research has lead to a new level of awareness about the risks of high cholesterol leading to a large number of books, tapes, and food labels all claiming to give you the answer about how to lower cholesterol naturally. Many cooking and home magazines have
Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke-Credits
AuthorRobin Parks, MSEditorKathleen M. Ariss, MSAssociate EditorTracy LandauerAssociate EditorPat TrumanPrimary Medical ReviewerCaroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerRobert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - CardiologyLast UpdatedMay 26, 2006 ...
Healthy Cereals
The cereal aisle at the supermarket seems to have more options every week, but figuring out which cereal is healthy and which you should steer clear of is easier than you might think. The key to choosing a healthy cereal is taking time to scope out the details on the nutrition label and keeping thes
Aspirin Resistance Can Increases Heart Risk For People on Aspirin Therapy
Description: Daily aspirin therapy may not help some people with heart disease because they have aspirin resistance.
What Are the Causes of Main Artery Enlargement?
The phrase "main artery enlargement" is a layman's term to describe an aortic aneurysm. The root cause of this bulge in the aortic wall is a condition known as atherosclerosis.