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.
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.
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
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
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
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).
Symptoms in women
Cardiac symptoms in women are often different than in men
Cardiac symptoms in women are often different than in men
unstable angina
Unstable angina - what is it, and how should it be treated?
Unstable angina - what is it, and how should it be treated?
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Stress Test
Cardiac stress testing - stress testing for the heart
Cardiac stress testing - stress testing for the heart
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
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.
benign chest wall pain
benign chest wall pain as a cause of chest pain
benign chest wall pain as a cause of chest pain
What is Heart Disease?
What is heart disease?
What is heart disease?
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.
amiodarone
The unique features of amiodarone
The unique features of amiodarone
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?
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.
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.
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.
exercise and the heart
Is an hour a day of exercise really necessary?
Is an hour a day of exercise really necessary?
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
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.
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
blood clotting
How the blood clots, and how to prevent abnormal clotting
How the blood clots, and how to prevent abnormal clotting
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?
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
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
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
Heart failure
Cardiomyopathy and heart failure - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis
Cardiomyopathy and heart failure - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis
lung disorders
lung problems as a cause of chest pain
lung problems as a cause of chest pain
non cardiac syncope
Evaluating vaosmotor and vasovagal syncope
Evaluating vaosmotor and vasovagal syncope
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.
alcohol and the heart
Should doctors tell their patients about the benefits of alcohol?
Should doctors tell their patients about the benefits of alcohol?
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.
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.
The Echocardiogram
A description of the echocardiogram and its uses
A description of the echocardiogram and its uses
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
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
treatment of hypertension
New treatment goals for hypertension
New treatment goals for hypertension
Nonprescription cholesterol
Lowering cholesterol levels without prescription drugs
Lowering cholesterol levels without prescription drugs
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.
The MUGA scan in monitoring chemotherapy
The MUGA scan in monitoring breast cancer chemotherapy
The MUGA scan in monitoring breast cancer chemotherapy
Napping and heart disease
New report suggests that regular napping may reduce heart disease
New report suggests that regular napping may reduce heart disease
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
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.
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.
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
pericarditis
Pericarditis - its causes, diagnosis, and treatment
Pericarditis - its causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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.
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.
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.
broken heart syndrome
Can you really die from a broken heart?
Can you really die from a broken heart?
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
CRP levels
CRP levels may be as predictive as cholesterol for cardiac risk
CRP levels may be as predictive as cholesterol for cardiac risk
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
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 arrhythmias
Brief review of cardiac arrhythmias
Brief review of cardiac arrhythmias
salt restriction
A new spin on the necessity of salt restriction for hypertension
A new spin on the necessity of salt restriction for hypertension
Cardiac cath
What you need to know about heart catheterization and angiography
What you need to know about heart catheterization and angiography
heartburn
heartburn as a cause of chest pain
heartburn as a cause of chest pain
Treating cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy and heart failure - treatment
Cardiomyopathy and heart failure - treatment
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
CRT for heart failure
Cardiac resynchronization therapy - CRT - for heart failure
Cardiac resynchronization therapy - CRT - for heart failure
Electrophysiology Study
A description of the electrophysiology study.
A description of the electrophysiology study.
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
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.
peptic ulcer
peptic ulcer as a cause of chest pain
peptic ulcer as a cause of chest pain
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.
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
PACs
PACs, or premature atrial complexes, are the most common heart arrhythmias.
PACs, or premature atrial complexes, are the most common heart arrhythmias.
sudden death after MI
Sudden death after heart attacks
Sudden death after heart attacks
cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle problems - cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle problems - cardiomyopathy
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.
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
transesophageal echocardiogram
The transesophageal echocardiogram - TEE
The transesophageal echocardiogram - TEE
treating heart disease
articles on the treatment of heart disease
articles on the treatment of heart disease
Nuclear scans
Nuclear perfusion studies with thallium and Cardiolite - thallium and Cardiolite scans
Nuclear perfusion studies with thallium and Cardiolite - thallium and Cardiolite scans
coronary artery spasm
Coronary artery spasm as a cause of chest pain
Coronary artery spasm as a cause of chest pain
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
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
Tilt Table Testing
tilt table testing for syncope
tilt table testing for syncope
Policosanol for cholesterol
Non-prescription cholesterol lowering - policosanol
Non-prescription cholesterol lowering - policosanol
Plant sterols for cholesterol
Plant sterols for cholesterol lowering
Plant sterols for cholesterol lowering
CRP guidelines
Guidelines for when to measure CRP levels
Guidelines for when to measure CRP levels
Cardiac syndrome x
Cardiac syndrome x - chest pain with normal coronary arteries
Cardiac syndrome x - chest pain with normal coronary arteries
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.
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
Mad Cow Disease Overblown
The mad cow disease panic was overblown
The mad cow disease panic was overblown
angina
angina as a cause of chest pain
angina as a cause of chest pain
Shrinking plaques
A new synthetic HDL shrinks coronary artery plaques.
A new synthetic HDL shrinks coronary artery plaques.
EECP
EECP for angina
EECP for angina
MVP - mitral valve propapse
mitral valve prolapse as a cause of chest pain
mitral valve prolapse as a cause of chest pain
coronary arteries
Normal coronary artery anatomy
Normal coronary artery anatomy
cardiac risk factors
The risk factors for heart disease
The risk factors for heart disease
symptoms
Symptom checker - symptoms associated with heart disease
Symptom checker - symptoms associated with heart disease
Viagra in heart disease
Viagra (sildenafil) can be used safely in most patients with heart disease
Viagra (sildenafil) can be used safely in most patients with heart disease
LDL cholesterol guidelines
Expert panel recommends much lower target levels for LDL cholesterol
Expert panel recommends much lower target levels for LDL cholesterol
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
pump head
Bypass surgery leaves some patients with permanent mental deficits
Bypass surgery leaves some patients with permanent mental deficits
Restenosis
Restenosis remains a challenge after angioplasty and stenting
Restenosis remains a challenge after angioplasty and stenting
Flying with heart disease
Is it safe to fly when you have a heart problem? Here are guidelines for flying with heart disease.
Is it safe to fly when you have a heart problem? Here are guidelines for flying with 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?
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
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.
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
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.
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
conjugated linoleic acid - CLA
Conjugated linoleic acid - CLA - reduces weight and improves body composition
Conjugated linoleic acid - CLA - reduces weight and improves body composition
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?
aortic stenosis
aortic stenosis its causes and treatment
aortic stenosis its causes and treatment
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
obesity and heart failure
Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart failure
Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart failure
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.
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
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.
coronary artery disease
Brief summary of coronary artery disease
Brief summary of coronary artery disease
heart attack
heart attack as a cause of chest pain
heart attack as a cause of chest pain
Long QT syndrome
Long QT syndrome - torsades de pointes
Long QT syndrome - torsades de pointes
Treating UA and NSTEMI
Unstable angina and NSTEMI - two closely related varieties of Acute Coronary Syndrome - are treated identically, with stabilization of cardiac ischemia, and usually with cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and stenting.
Unstable angina and NSTEMI - two closely related varieties of Acute Coronary Syndrome - are treated identically, with stabilization of cardiac ischemia, and usually with cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and stenting.
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.
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
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
ejection fraction
Ejection fraction
Ejection fraction
Treating a heart attack
The first few hours of a heart attack are critical in determining whether you survive without any serious long-term disability. Here's what you need to know
The first few hours of a heart attack are critical in determining whether you survive without any serious long-term disability. Here's what you need to know
Cardiac Enzymes
Cardiac enzymes - creatine kinase and troponin - are cardiac proteins that are released into the bloodstream when heart muscle damage occurs, as in myocardial infarction.
Cardiac enzymes - creatine kinase and troponin - are cardiac proteins that are released into the bloodstream when heart muscle damage occurs, as in myocardial infarction.
Jaw pain
jaw pain
jaw pain
The Bottom Line on AFib
The best approach to treating atrial fibrillation depends on several factors, including the frequency and duration of the arrhythmia, and the patient's symptoms.
The best approach to treating atrial fibrillation depends on several factors, including the frequency and duration of the arrhythmia, and the patient's symptoms.
beta blockers and angina
Beta blockers block the effect of adrenaline on the heart, and reduces the risk of developing angina during periods of stress and exercise.
Beta blockers block the effect of adrenaline on the heart, and reduces the risk of developing angina during periods of stress and exercise.
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
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?
heart failure in women
Some unique aspects of heart failure in women
Some unique aspects of heart failure in women
5 habits for cardiac health
Five healthy habits substantially reduce cardiovascular risk
Five healthy habits substantially reduce cardiovascular risk
Secondhand smoke
Effects of secondhand smoke are worse than previously thought
Effects of secondhand smoke are worse than previously thought