Heart Disease: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Increasing HDL
HDL cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, appears to scour the walls of blood vessels, cleaning out excess cholesterol. It then carries that excess cholesterol -- which otherwise might have been used to make the "plaques" that cause coronary artery disease -- back to the liver for processing. So when we measure a person's HDL cholesterol level, we seem to be measuring how vigorously his or her blood vessels are being "scrubbed" free of cholesterol.
HDL cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, appears to scour the walls of blood vessels, cleaning out excess cholesterol. It then carries that excess cholesterol -- which otherwise might have been used to make the "plaques" that cause coronary artery disease -- back to the liver for processing. So when we measure a person's HDL cholesterol level, we seem to be measuring how vigorously his or her blood vessels are being "scrubbed" free of cholesterol.
Palpitations
When you're heartbeat feels unusually strong, or odd, it's known as a palpitation. Is it serious?
When you're heartbeat feels unusually strong, or odd, it's known as a palpitation. Is it serious?
Chest pain
Chest pain - its causes, and how it should be evaluated
Chest pain - its causes, and how it should be evaluated
PVCs
The evaluation and treatment of premature ventricular complexes, known as PVCs.
The evaluation and treatment of premature ventricular complexes, known as PVCs.
Red yeast rice
Red yeast rice for cholesterol
Red yeast rice for cholesterol
bundle branch block
Bundle branch block - causes, significance, and treatment
Bundle branch block - causes, significance, and treatment
Key Heart Disease Symptoms
Chest pain, fainting, fatigue, dizziness and heart palpitations can also signal something serious.
Chest pain, fainting, fatigue, dizziness and heart palpitations can also signal something serious.
cardiac anatomy
A description of the heart's chambers and valves
A description of the heart's chambers and valves
Cholesterol and triglycerides
Evaluation and treatment of cholesterol and triglyceride
Evaluation and treatment of cholesterol and triglyceride
dysautonomia
The dysautonomias are serious medical disorders that are often missed, or dismissed
The dysautonomias are serious medical disorders that are often missed, or dismissed
pacemakers
pacemakers - what they are and do, how they are implanted and followed, and complications
pacemakers - what they are and do, how they are implanted and followed, and complications
Symptoms in women
Cardiac symptoms in women are often different than in men
Cardiac symptoms in women are often different than in men
Diastolic Heart Failure
Diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure occur when the heart's ventricles become too stiff, leading to impaired filling of the ventricles with blood.
Diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure occur when the heart's ventricles become too stiff, leading to impaired filling of the ventricles with blood.
evaluating chest pain
how chest pain should be evaluated - how to tell if it's an emergency
how chest pain should be evaluated - how to tell if it's an emergency
Stress Test
Cardiac stress testing - stress testing for the heart
Cardiac stress testing - stress testing for the heart
Trans fatty acids
Trans fatty acids - what they are, where they are, and what they do to your heart
Trans fatty acids - what they are, where they are, and what they do to your heart
the MUGA scan
What the MUGA scan is used for in diagnosing heart disease
What the MUGA scan is used for in diagnosing heart disease
What is Heart Disease?
What is heart disease?
What is heart disease?
Survivina a heart attack
Surviving a heart attack requires that you know the signs of a heart attack, and seek medical help the moment you think you might be having one; and that the medical personnel who are caring for you do the right things, and do them quickly.
Surviving a heart attack requires that you know the signs of a heart attack, and seek medical help the moment you think you might be having one; and that the medical personnel who are caring for you do the right things, and do them quickly.
Definition of NSTEMI
A NSTEMI - non-ST segment myocardial infarction - occurs when a coronary artery is partially occluded by a blood clot.
A NSTEMI - non-ST segment myocardial infarction - occurs when a coronary artery is partially occluded by a blood clot.
The statins
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).
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).
women and CAD
Heart attacks in younger women may be due to erosions in the coronary arteries, rather than plaque rupture within coronary arteries. This fact may explain why coronary artery disease (CAD) in women is often so different than in men.
Heart attacks in younger women may be due to erosions in the coronary arteries, rather than plaque rupture within coronary arteries. This fact may explain why coronary artery disease (CAD) in women is often so different than in men.
Ablating AF
Ablation is a procedure performed during an electrophysiology study or in the surgical suite, during which a patient's heart arrhythmia is mapped, localized, and then destroyed.
Ablation is a procedure performed during an electrophysiology study or in the surgical suite, during which a patient's heart arrhythmia is mapped, localized, and then destroyed.
Inappropriate sinus tachy
IST - inappropriate sinus tachycardia - what is it, and how is it treated?
IST - inappropriate sinus tachycardia - what is it, and how is it treated?
amiodarone
The unique features of amiodarone
The unique features of amiodarone
benign chest wall pain
benign chest wall pain as a cause of chest pain
benign chest wall pain as a cause of chest pain
How Does the Heart Beat?
The cardiac electrical system controls the heart rate and coordinates the contraction of cardiac muscle.
The cardiac electrical system controls the heart rate and coordinates the contraction of cardiac muscle.
What Is "A Fib?"
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, especially among older adults. Learn how it develops, and how its treated, from an expert electrophysiologist.
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, especially among older adults. Learn how it develops, and how its treated, from an expert electrophysiologist.
The Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A description of the electrocardiogram, how it is performed, and what it shows
A description of the electrocardiogram, how it is performed, and what it shows
unstable angina
Unstable angina - what is it, and how should it be treated?
Unstable angina - what is it, and how should it be treated?
STEMI Definition
A STEMI - ST segment elevation myocardial infarction - occurs when a coronary artery is totally occluded by a blood clot.
A STEMI - ST segment elevation myocardial infarction - occurs when a coronary artery is totally occluded by a blood clot.
Heart Rhythm Problems
A review of what you need to know about cardiac arrhythmias, or heart rhythm problems.
A review of what you need to know about cardiac arrhythmias, or heart rhythm problems.
blood clotting
How the blood clots, and how to prevent abnormal clotting
How the blood clots, and how to prevent abnormal clotting
lung disorders
lung problems as a cause of chest pain
lung problems as a cause of chest pain
exercise and the heart
Is an hour a day of exercise really necessary?
Is an hour a day of exercise really necessary?
Red yeast rice and lovastatin
An extract of red yeast rice, which contains lovastatin, can reduce cardiac risk, but since lovastatin-containing red yeast rice is banned in the United States, taking generic statins might be a better option.
An extract of red yeast rice, which contains lovastatin, can reduce cardiac risk, but since lovastatin-containing red yeast rice is banned in the United States, taking generic statins might be a better option.
Thyroid and the heart
the cardiac effects of thyroid disease
the cardiac effects of thyroid disease
Stress and Heart Disease
Does stress really cause heart disease? Evidence shows that, while some kinds of stress are natural and healthy, other kinds of stress can promote heart disease
Does stress really cause heart disease? Evidence shows that, while some kinds of stress are natural and healthy, other kinds of stress can promote heart disease
The Echocardiogram
A description of the echocardiogram and its uses
A description of the echocardiogram and its uses
Anxiety or Panic disorder
anxiety disorder as a cause of chest pain
anxiety disorder as a cause of chest pain
treating syncope
treatment of vasovagal syncope
treatment of vasovagal syncope
drug treatment of angina
The medical treatment for angina and ischemia include drugs such as nitrates, beta blockers, calcium blockers and Ranexa, as well as non-drug therapy like exercise training and EECP
The medical treatment for angina and ischemia include drugs such as nitrates, beta blockers, calcium blockers and Ranexa, as well as non-drug therapy like exercise training and EECP
H1N1 flu and heart disease
People with heart disease are at greater risk with swine flu, or any influenza, than people without heart disease. Here are some precautions you should take.
People with heart disease are at greater risk with swine flu, or any influenza, than people without heart disease. Here are some precautions you should take.
Heart failure
Cardiomyopathy and heart failure - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis
Cardiomyopathy and heart failure - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis
metabolic syndrome x
Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of common disorders that produce a high risk of cardiac disease. It is seen in susceptible individuals who become overweight and sedentary. Learn more about metabolic syndrome, and find out if you're at risk.
Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of common disorders that produce a high risk of cardiac disease. It is seen in susceptible individuals who become overweight and sedentary. Learn more about metabolic syndrome, and find out if you're at risk.
When your CRP is high
What to do when CRP level is high. High CRP - what should you do now?
What to do when CRP level is high. High CRP - what should you do now?
When to measure CRP
Should you have your CRP measured? - The pros and cons of measuring CRP levels
Should you have your CRP measured? - The pros and cons of measuring CRP levels
Common heart tests
A summary of the most common heart tests used in cardiology
A summary of the most common heart tests used in cardiology
Diastolic HF Symptoms
While diastolic dysfunction often does not cause symptoms, diastolic heart failure causes extreme and often acute episodes of shortness of breath. Diagnosing diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure often presents a challenge.
While diastolic dysfunction often does not cause symptoms, diastolic heart failure causes extreme and often acute episodes of shortness of breath. Diagnosing diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure often presents a challenge.
Syncope
Evaluating cardiac syncope - First let's make sure you don't die
Evaluating cardiac syncope - First let's make sure you don't die
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a common congenital heart disorder that causes several varieties of heart problems – not the least of which is sudden death.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a common congenital heart disorder that causes several varieties of heart problems – not the least of which is sudden death.
What is causing my chest pain?
What is causing my chest pain?: upper abdomen person experiences span style chest neck disease forum
What is causing my chest pain?: upper abdomen person experiences span style chest neck disease forum
Nonprescription cholesterol
Lowering cholesterol levels without prescription drugs
Lowering cholesterol levels without prescription drugs
non cardiac syncope
Evaluating vaosmotor and vasovagal syncope
Evaluating vaosmotor and vasovagal syncope
alcohol and the heart
Should doctors tell their patients about the benefits of alcohol?
Should doctors tell their patients about the benefits of alcohol?
Exercise and HDL
Duration of exercise correlates best with an increase in HDL cholesterol.
Duration of exercise correlates best with an increase in HDL cholesterol.
The MUGA scan in monitoring chemotherapy
The MUGA scan in monitoring breast cancer chemotherapy
The MUGA scan in monitoring breast cancer chemotherapy
treatment of hypertension
New treatment goals for hypertension
New treatment goals for hypertension
Treating Diastolic Failure
Treating diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure mainly depends on treating underlying causes, such as hypertension and coronary artery disease.
Treating diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure mainly depends on treating underlying causes, such as hypertension and coronary artery disease.
mitral valve prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse - MVP - how it should be diagnosed and managed
Mitral valve prolapse - MVP - how it should be diagnosed and managed
CRP levels
CRP levels may be as predictive as cholesterol for cardiac risk
CRP levels may be as predictive as cholesterol for cardiac risk
cardiac arrhythmias
Brief review of cardiac arrhythmias
Brief review of cardiac arrhythmias
antiarrhythmic drugs for AF
Antiarrhythmic drugs can be difficult and dangerous to use in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Antiarrhythmic drugs can be difficult and dangerous to use in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
waist-to-hip ratio
Waist-to-hip ratio more important than obesity itself in predicting cardiac risk
Waist-to-hip ratio more important than obesity itself in predicting cardiac risk
Amiodarone Lung Toxicity
The most feared side effect of amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone) is pulmonary, or lung toxicity, which can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and which can be fatal.
The most feared side effect of amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone) is pulmonary, or lung toxicity, which can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and which can be fatal.
CAD in women
coronary artery disease in women is often "atypical"
coronary artery disease in women is often "atypical"
Electrophysiology Study
A description of the electrophysiology study.
A description of the electrophysiology study.
cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle problems - cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle problems - cardiomyopathy
broken heart syndrome
Can you really die from a broken heart?
Can you really die from a broken heart?
CRT for heart failure
Cardiac resynchronization therapy - CRT - for heart failure
Cardiac resynchronization therapy - CRT - for heart failure
Holter Monitors and Event R...
the Holter monitor and event recorder in evaluating heart arrhythmias and palpitations
the Holter monitor and event recorder in evaluating heart arrhythmias and palpitations
Heart Attack Signs
The most important step in surviving a heart attack is to recognize when you might be having one. Here is what to look for, and what to do about it.
The most important step in surviving a heart attack is to recognize when you might be having one. Here is what to look for, and what to do about it.
Cardiac cath
What you need to know about heart catheterization and angiography
What you need to know about heart catheterization and angiography
Prinzmetal's angina
Prinzemetal's angina is chest pain due to severe coronary artery spasm
Prinzemetal's angina is chest pain due to severe coronary artery spasm
surviving a heart attack
How to prevent further problems after you survive a heart attack
How to prevent further problems after you survive a heart attack
transesophageal echocardiogram
The transesophageal echocardiogram - TEE
The transesophageal echocardiogram - TEE
salt restriction
A new spin on the necessity of salt restriction for hypertension
A new spin on the necessity of salt restriction for hypertension
Treating AF
There are two basic approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation -- controlling the heart rate, or restoring a normal rhythm.
There are two basic approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation -- controlling the heart rate, or restoring a normal rhythm.
Tilt Table Testing
tilt table testing for syncope
tilt table testing for syncope
Treating cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy and heart failure - treatment
Cardiomyopathy and heart failure - treatment
pericarditis
Pericarditis - its causes, diagnosis, and treatment
Pericarditis - its causes, diagnosis, and treatment
NSTEMI
Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction - NSTEMI - is a form of Acute Coronary Syndrome that is identical to unstable angina, except that cardiac enzymes are elevated, indicating that heart cell damage has occurred
Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction - NSTEMI - is a form of Acute Coronary Syndrome that is identical to unstable angina, except that cardiac enzymes are elevated, indicating that heart cell damage has occurred
heartburn
heartburn as a cause of chest pain
heartburn as a cause of chest pain
Assess your risk
assess your risk of heart disease - assess your heart disease risk
assess your risk of heart disease - assess your heart disease risk
Preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation
A new model - CHADS - helps to predict the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation
A new model - CHADS - helps to predict the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation
Causes of atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation can be caused by underlying heart disease, thyroid disease, lung disease, drugs and other ingested substances, or can have no clear cause.
Atrial fibrillation can be caused by underlying heart disease, thyroid disease, lung disease, drugs and other ingested substances, or can have no clear cause.
Plant sterols for cholesterol
Plant sterols for cholesterol lowering
Plant sterols for cholesterol lowering
Chest pain, normal coronaries
Three conditions that produce anginal chest pain with "normal" coronary arteries
Three conditions that produce anginal chest pain with "normal" coronary arteries
Cardiac syndrome x
Cardiac syndrome x - chest pain with normal coronary arteries
Cardiac syndrome x - chest pain with normal coronary arteries
CRP guidelines
Guidelines for when to measure CRP levels
Guidelines for when to measure CRP levels
symptoms
Symptom checker - symptoms associated with heart disease
Symptom checker - symptoms associated with heart disease
sudden death after MI
Sudden death after heart attacks
Sudden death after heart attacks
EECP
EECP for angina
EECP for angina
Nuclear scans
Nuclear perfusion studies with thallium and Cardiolite - thallium and Cardiolite scans
Nuclear perfusion studies with thallium and Cardiolite - thallium and Cardiolite scans
Policosanol for cholesterol
Non-prescription cholesterol lowering - policosanol
Non-prescription cholesterol lowering - policosanol
Heart Failure Basics
The basics of heart failure and cardiomyopathy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
The basics of heart failure and cardiomyopathy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
angina
angina as a cause of chest pain
angina as a cause of chest pain
Patent foramen ovale
Patent foramen ovale - diagnosis or incidental finding?
Patent foramen ovale - diagnosis or incidental finding?
obesity and heart failure
Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart failure
Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart failure
peptic ulcer
peptic ulcer as a cause of chest pain
peptic ulcer as a cause of chest pain
palpitations and the Holter monitor
palpitations and the holter monitor: heart arrhythmia heart palpitations holter monitor drrich palpitation
palpitations and the holter monitor: heart arrhythmia heart palpitations holter monitor drrich palpitation
coronary artery disease
Brief summary of coronary artery disease
Brief summary of coronary artery disease
coronary arteries
Normal coronary artery anatomy
Normal coronary artery anatomy
coronary artery spasm
Coronary artery spasm as a cause of chest pain
Coronary artery spasm as a cause of chest pain
aortic stenosis
aortic stenosis its causes and treatment
aortic stenosis its causes and treatment
Long QT syndrome
Long QT syndrome - torsades de pointes
Long QT syndrome - torsades de pointes
Tachycardias
Tachycardias are fast heart rhythm disturbances. They are categorized as either the supraventricular tachycardias or ventricular tachycardia.
Tachycardias are fast heart rhythm disturbances. They are categorized as either the supraventricular tachycardias or ventricular tachycardia.
a fib: restoring normal rhythm
In atrial fibrillation, restoring and maintaining a normal heart rhythm is both difficult and potentially risky, but sometimes an effective treatment.
In atrial fibrillation, restoring and maintaining a normal heart rhythm is both difficult and potentially risky, but sometimes an effective treatment.
Drugs for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Heart arrhythmias can be treated with antiarrhythmic drugs, AV nodal blocking drugs, beta blockers, statins, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Heart arrhythmias can be treated with antiarrhythmic drugs, AV nodal blocking drugs, beta blockers, statins, and omega-3 fatty acids.
conjugated linoleic acid - CLA
Conjugated linoleic acid - CLA - reduces weight and improves body composition
Conjugated linoleic acid - CLA - reduces weight and improves body composition
PACs
PACs, or premature atrial complexes, are the most common heart arrhythmias.
PACs, or premature atrial complexes, are the most common heart arrhythmias.
significance of palpitations
significance of palpitations: skipped heartbeats heart arrhythmia risk factors for heart disease loss of consciousness span style
significance of palpitations: skipped heartbeats heart arrhythmia risk factors for heart disease loss of consciousness span style
How To Prevent High Blood Pressure
a simple how to on preventing high blood pressure, from your about.com guide
a simple how to on preventing high blood pressure, from your about.com guide
syncope and seizures
Patients with vasovagal syncope (simple fainting spells) or long QT syndrome often receive the mistaken diagnosis of seizure disorder, or epilepsy.
Patients with vasovagal syncope (simple fainting spells) or long QT syndrome often receive the mistaken diagnosis of seizure disorder, or epilepsy.
How To Prevent Heart Disease
a simple how to on preventing heart disease , from your about.com guide
a simple how to on preventing heart disease , from your about.com guide
LDL cholesterol guidelines
Expert panel recommends much lower target levels for LDL cholesterol
Expert panel recommends much lower target levels for LDL cholesterol
Why Dizziness Occurs
Dizziness is often a symptom of heart problems, particular irregular heart beats.
Dizziness is often a symptom of heart problems, particular irregular heart beats.
treating heart disease
articles on the treatment of heart disease
articles on the treatment of heart disease
heart attack checklist
A checklist of the medical care you should receive after after a heart attack
A checklist of the medical care you should receive after after a heart attack
Secondhand smoke
Effects of secondhand smoke are worse than previously thought
Effects of secondhand smoke are worse than previously thought
Jaw pain
jaw pain
jaw pain
Women and heart disease
Two common misapprehensions are held by both women and their doctors: women don't really get much heart disease, and when they do, it behaves pretty much like the heart disease that men get. The real facts are that heart disease is the number one killer of women, and when women get heart disease it often acts quite differently than it does in men.
Two common misapprehensions are held by both women and their doctors: women don't really get much heart disease, and when they do, it behaves pretty much like the heart disease that men get. The real facts are that heart disease is the number one killer of women, and when women get heart disease it often acts quite differently than it does in men.
Female-pattern CAD
A newly recognized pattern of coronary artery disease in women can be difficult to diagnose
A newly recognized pattern of coronary artery disease in women can be difficult to diagnose
EBT - Ultrafast CT - scans
Are EBT - also called Ultrafast CT - scans worth the money and the heartache?
Are EBT - also called Ultrafast CT - scans worth the money and the heartache?
heart attack
heart attack as a cause of chest pain
heart attack as a cause of chest pain
Cardiac Ablation
Ablation procedures treat abnormal electrical pathways in the heart. These procedures can sometimes eliminate certain heart arrhythmias.
Ablation procedures treat abnormal electrical pathways in the heart. These procedures can sometimes eliminate certain heart arrhythmias.
low fats vs low carbs
Low fat diets vs low carbohydrate diets - is there common ground?
Low fat diets vs low carbohydrate diets - is there common ground?
Risk factors in women
The risk factors for heart disease in women
The risk factors for heart disease in women
MVP - mitral valve propapse
mitral valve prolapse as a cause of chest pain
mitral valve prolapse as a cause of chest pain
Top Picks Statins
Statins: ldl cholesterol levels lowering ldl cholesterol service template bad cholesterol cerivastatin
Statins: ldl cholesterol levels lowering ldl cholesterol service template bad cholesterol cerivastatin
Dabigatran for Atrial Fib.
Dabigatran may be a safe, effective and convenient substitute for Coumadin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Dabigatran may be a safe, effective and convenient substitute for Coumadin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Shrinking plaques
A new synthetic HDL shrinks coronary artery plaques.
A new synthetic HDL shrinks coronary artery plaques.
C-reactive protein and fibrinogen - newer risk factors for coronary artery disease
C-reactive protein and fibrinogen - newer risk factors for coronary artery disease
C-reactive protein and fibrinogen - newer risk factors for coronary artery disease
Atrial Fibrillation & Alcohol
Even small amounts of alcohol ingestion can lead to episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in the condition known as Holiday Heart.
Even small amounts of alcohol ingestion can lead to episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in the condition known as Holiday Heart.
heart rhythm disturbances
resources on cardiac arrhythmias: heart rhythm disturbances electrocardiogram ecg cardiac arrhythmias heart tests beating of the heart
resources on cardiac arrhythmias: heart rhythm disturbances electrocardiogram ecg cardiac arrhythmias heart tests beating of the heart
cardiac risk factors
The risk factors for heart disease
The risk factors for heart disease
Stent restenosis
Is it safe to stop Plavix for surgery after drug-coated stents?
Is it safe to stop Plavix for surgery after drug-coated stents?
The treatment of vasovagal syncope
The treatment of syncope.: heart rhythm disturbances slow heart rate cardiac syncope antiarrhythmic drugs cardiac lesions
The treatment of syncope.: heart rhythm disturbances slow heart rate cardiac syncope antiarrhythmic drugs cardiac lesions
Multislice CT Scans
Multislice CT scans, MSCT scans, are the latest in noninvasive imaging fo the coronary arteries
Multislice CT scans, MSCT scans, are the latest in noninvasive imaging fo the coronary arteries
ejection fraction
Ejection fraction
Ejection fraction
Controlling Symptoms
Atrial fibrillation can be treated by using medications to control the heart rate, and coumadin to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Atrial fibrillation can be treated by using medications to control the heart rate, and coumadin to reduce the risk of blood clots.
bundle branch block
bundle branch block: bundle branch block electrocardiogram ecg bundle branches distinctive changes electrical impulses
bundle branch block: bundle branch block electrocardiogram ecg bundle branches distinctive changes electrical impulses
Coronary artery disease
An overview of coronary artery disease, its diagnosis and treatment
An overview of coronary artery disease, its diagnosis and treatment
Bradycardia
Bradycardias, or slow heart rhythm disturbances, can be caused either by disorders of the sinus node, or of the AV conducting system including the AV node, His bundle, and bundle branches.
Bradycardias, or slow heart rhythm disturbances, can be caused either by disorders of the sinus node, or of the AV conducting system including the AV node, His bundle, and bundle branches.
Restenosis
Restenosis remains a challenge after angioplasty and stenting
Restenosis remains a challenge after angioplasty and stenting
Symptoms of Heart Failure
Symptoms of heart failure are usually due to pulmonary congestion, poor cardiac pumping function, or cardiac arrhythmias.
Symptoms of heart failure are usually due to pulmonary congestion, poor cardiac pumping function, or cardiac arrhythmias.
Coronary calcium scores
The American Heart Association finally recommends coronary artery calcium scores by CT scans for some
The American Heart Association finally recommends coronary artery calcium scores by CT scans for some
How To Eat For a Healthy Heart
a simple how to on eating for a healthy heart , from your about.com guide
a simple how to on eating for a healthy heart , from your about.com guide
Beta blockers in heart failure
Beta blockers in heart failure
Beta blockers in heart failure
cardiac enzyme elevations
cardiac enzyme elevations: heart enzymes muscle enzymes treadmill test preconceived notions enzyme test
cardiac enzyme elevations: heart enzymes muscle enzymes treadmill test preconceived notions enzyme test