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Cardiovascular Trials Review Update
Abbreviated review of the Heart Protection Study and Lescol Intervention Prevention Study.
Herbal Hemorrhoids Cure
Hemorrhoids are the stretched and inflamed veins in the rectal area. They can occur inside or protrude outside the rectum. Swollen hemorrhoids are caused by constipation, pregnancy, obesity, physical exertion, a low-fiber diet, chronic constipation, standing for a long time and prolonged sitting. He
Carotid Atherosclerosis Before and After Cardiac Rehab
Using carotid ultrasound, this study evaluated post-TIA patients to determine whether they might benefit from prospectively planned comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation.
How Are Saturated and Unsaturated Fats Different?
Knowing the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats, which are two main types of fats found in food, could help lower your cholesterol.
Effects of Walnuts on Cholesterol Levels
Walnuts are not only a great snack, but a dietary "super food" as well. Just a handful a day provides significant heart-healthy benefits. The American Diabetes Association states that walnuts contain polyunsaturated or "healthy" fats which help lower bad (LDL) cholesterol-a major risk factor for hea
What Is an Artificial Pace Maker?
An artificial pacemaker is a small mechanical device that is operated by a lithium battery. This device uses electrical impulses to keep the heart beating at a regular rate. Most pacemakers work on demand; they turn on and off when needed.
Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Their Lipid Effects
The American Heart Association has acknowledged that fish oils may decrease cardiovascular risks. Particularly in patients with hypertriglyceridemia, how do fatty acids produce TG-lowering effects?
Safety for Runners While Running in the Dark
For most people, there aren't enough hours in the day to finish all of the items on their to-do lists. Balancing family, work and a home is a full day's work. Because finding time to exercise is a challenge, it frequently remains unchecked on the to-do list. Many choose to run in the evening or in t
New Device May Limit Stroke Damage
Several new experimental devices may change the face of stroke intervention by extending the treatment 'window' to eight hours or more.
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Echocardiographic Assessment
Echocardiographic diagnosis and assessment of ischemic mitral regurgitation are critical to gauge prognosis after myocardial infarction. What is the best approach?
5 Ways to Prepare Flax: Recipes for Your Low-Cholesterol Diet
This article contains tips for adding ground flaxseed to your cholesterol-friendly diet. These tips are quick, easy, and delicious.
Fetal Cell Transplants Can Work for Parkinson's
It's still an investigational procedure -- as well as a controversial one -- but for the first time, researchers have evidence that brain cells transplanted from fetal tissue into the brain of a Parkinson's disease patient work as intended.
7-Day Diet Plan for Heart Surgery Patients
Following a heart-healthy diet is important for everyone, but it is crucial for patients who will be undergoing heart surgery in the near future. Following a seven-day diet plan that includes heart-healthy choices can help patients enter surgery in the best possible health, which may reduce complica
Stroke Rates Declining Among Seniors, Study Shows
But, rate of brain attacks among those younger than 65 unchanged
What is a Benign Lump?
Benign lumps can occur anywhere in the body, but are especially common in the breasts. Hormonal fluctuations cause many benign breast lumps, but infection can also cause lumps. Benign lumps in the breasts are a nuisance, but are not usually serious. Lumps elsewhere can be, however. Tumors that
Novices May Be Trained to Screen for AAA's Using Ultrasound
Can a short, well-supervised course in ultrasonography successfully train novices to detect AAA for screening purposes?
Mini Stroke
A mini stroke is a TIA. It improves on its own but must be promptly evaluated becuase it can progress to a stroke and it is a warning sign of high stroke risk.
The DIONYSOS Study
A comparison of the benefit/risk ratio of dronedarone and amiodarone is made for patients with atrial fibrillation.