Articles Index
Deep Venous Thrombosis - DVT
Deep venous thrombosis - DVT - is a condition in which blood clots form in the deep leg veins.
Evaluating The Cause Of Syncope
Evaluating the cause of syncope is best done in a systematic way.
Syncope and Its Causes
Syncope, or fainting, is a common symptom that can be caused by many different medical conditions.
Treating Vasovagal (Cardioneurogenic) Syncope
Treating vasovagal syncope always involves education, and often involves exercise, drugs, or pacemakers
Vasovagal (Cardioneurogenic) Syncope
Vasovagal - or cardioneurogenic - syncope is the most common cause of transient loss of consciousness
Orthostatic Hypotension
In orthostatic hypotension, the blood pressure falls abnormally when a person stands up.
Postprandial Hypotension
In postprandial hypotension, the blood pressure falls abnormally after eating a meal and standing up.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome - POTS
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS, is a disorder seen in younger people which causes palpitations, dizziness, and other symptoms while standing upright.
Bleeding Problems With Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
Excessive bleeding may be especially difficult to treat in people taking dabigatran (Pradaxa).
How Does Bereavement Increase Cardiac Risk?
The acute stress of bereavement at the loss of a loved one is associated with a higher risk of heart attack.
Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia is a potentially life-threatening, rapid heart rhythm disturbance that originates in the ventricles.
Viagra in Heart Disease
Viagra (sildenafil) can be used safely in most patients with heart disease
Do Statins Cause Diabetes?
Statins reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but may increase the risk of diabetes. When does the benefit outweigh the risk?
Aspirin To Prevent Heart Attacks And Strokes
Aspirin can be useful in preventing heart attacks and strokes, but the side effect of bleeding can be a problem.
The Statin Drugs
Statins are drugs that improve blood cholesterol levels. Their use results in a significant reduction in LDL "bad" cholesterol levels, and a moderate reduction in triglyceride levels, and an increase in levels of HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol).
Do Statins Work in Women?
The evidence that statins work in women is less well-developed than the evidence that they work in men.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Transcatheter aortic valve Implantation (TAVI) is a minimally invasive technique for replacing diseased aortic valves. TAVI is still under development, and is suitable for only a limited number of patients with aortic valve disease.
Dronedarone for Atrial Fibrillation
Dronedarone is an investigational drug being studied for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. It is closely related to amiodarone.
Trans Fatty Acids and the Heart
Trans fatty acids - what they are, where they are, and what they do to your heart
The Sad History of Trans Fatty Acids
The history of how public health experts first demanded that trans fats be added to our diets, then demanded they be removed.
Silent Heart Attacks
Heart attacks, or myocardial infarctions, can occur without causing apparent symptoms, but they are no less dangerous than "typical" heart attacks.
Atrial Fibrillation - A Comprehensive Overview
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, especially among older adults.
Treating Atrial Fibrillation - The Big Picture
There are two basic approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation -- controlling the heart rate, or restoring a normal rhythm.
Treating Atrial Fibrillation - The Bottom Line
The best approach to treating atrial fibrillation depends on several factors, including the frequency and duration of your arrhythmia, and your symptoms.
Rhythm-Control Approach to Treating Atrial Fibrillation
In atrial fibrillation, restoring and maintaining a normal heart rhythm is both difficult and potentially risky, but is often the better approach to treatment.