According to a study done by the National Center for Health Statistics in the United States, the number one leading cause of death in the country is heart disease. Coming in close behind in third is stroke. In both cases, the major cause is the clogging or blockage of the arteries leading to either
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Available data regarding the effects of the renin inhibitor aliskiren for the treatment of hypertension, and related cardiovascular disorders, are discussed.
According to the American Heart Association, more than 5.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with heart failure. Each year more than 600,000 new cases are diagnosed. A healthy diet, exercise and medical care are the best ways to manage heart failure.
Perimenopause is a period of time before menopause begins, when the body is preparing itself to enter menopause. It may last between three and 10 years. As the body transitions from one life stage to another, the resulting hormonal fluctuations can result in intense symptoms. Perimenopause affects
WebMD explains treatment options for heart failure, along with lifestyle changes to manage the condition.
How safe are the new heart drugs -- for the liver?
A list of resources for information on implantable cardioverter.
Cardiotoxicity is a side effect from several cytotoxic agents, so how can treatments be planned to maximize treatment goals and minimize cardiotoxic effects?
A heart attack can often prompt healthier behavior among its survivors, but such may not always be the case with the survivor's spouse. That's where a health care provider may be able to keep history from repeating itself, according to a study.
Vice President Dick Cheney had no complications from an outpatient procedure to treat a recurrence of atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm involving the upper chambers of the heart.
Does high-dose atorvastatin alter coronary atheroma composition, phenotype, and microvascular function?
Smoking is a major cause of heart disease. WebMD tells you why -- and how to quit cigarettes for good.
Learn more about the management of cardiac disease in pregnancy, as well as the known safety of cardiac medications for the mother and/or fetus.
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Dr. Redberg discusses her New York Times op-ed on the overuse of radiation tests in medicine and the increased risk for cancer.
Angina is actually a symptom of ischemic heart disease, which is a condition caused by the narrowing of the arteries of the heart. Angina, also called angina pectoris, is the term for the chest pain or discomfort felt by patients with ischemia. Angina is classified as either stable or unstable. Thou
Troponin levels are used in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes, however, levels may be elevated in many other conditions. . .
Connect the atherosclerotic dots to find the missing link between these all too common maladies of modern man.
Learn about distinctive features of ruptured culprit plaques responsible for acute events, and compare them with ruptured nonculprit plaques and nonruptured thin-cap fibroatheroma.
