Cardiovascular Health Among The Australian Indigenous People - 5 Major Risk Factors

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Cardiovascular disease remains one of the most common medical problems in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. In fact, the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular disease is much higher among both indigenous men and women compared to the non-indigenous people in Austral

Use of Device Therapies for Heart Failure

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How many patients with symptomatic HF due to systolic dysfunction cared for at tertiary centers are eligible for an ICD or a CRT-D on the basis of an established or emerging indication?

Peripheral Arterial Disease Leg Exercises

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Peripheral arterial disease, also called peripheral artery disease or simply PAD, is a circulatory disorder where the blood vessels of the legs and feet become clogged with plaque, constricting blood flow. PAD can lead to chronic leg pain during normal activities like walking and climbing stairs, bu

Don't Die Early - Look After Your Heart

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Heart disease is the number one killer in the US for men AND women. It's the number one killer in the western world. Are you concerned? Do you know how to minimize your risk or avoid heart disease altogether?

Drug-Eluting Stents: A Comprehensive Appraisal

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These authors critically appraise available data on stents, in particular drug-eluting stents in relation to various circumstances including CAD, diabetes and saphenous vein grafts.

Change in Heartbeat-Preparing For Your Appointment

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To prepare for your appointment,see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment. You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions: Do you have a history of problems with your heart rate or rhythm? If so: Did you see a doctor? What was t

Warm Sauna May Help Treat Heart Failure

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Warm sauna treatments may help treat heart failure, Japanese researchers report.

Chest Problems-Home Treatment

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Home treatment is not appropriate for chest pain if the pain occurs with symptoms of a heart attack. If you suspect a heart attack might be the cause of your symptoms, callor other emergency services immediately.

Evaluating Effectiveness of Cardiovascular Technology

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Learn how Medicare data can provide useful outcome information -- when ready answers are needed.

Simple Tips To Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

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If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you know how important it is to look into ways to bring it back under control. People with high blood pressure are at a greater risk for a stroke or a heart attack. But there are ways to lower your blood pressure naturally. This article will look

A Chance To Cath Is A Chance To Cure

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Though most people think a heart cath (catheterization) is a dangerous procedure used solely to find out what is wrong with the heart, the truth is different and better. Heart cath is a very safe, usually outpatient procedure, that can be used to cure, not just diagnose, many heart problems in both

How Bad is Obesity, Really?

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How dangerous is obesity? New evidence suggests that being mildly overweight may not be as dangerous as previously thought.

How to Determine If a Disease Is Genetic

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Diseases can be caused by a variety of factors, both external and internal. Advances in genetic research have found that a number of diseases are caused by the genetic makeup of a person, passed on from generation to generation in his family. But the only way to be sure that a disease is being cause

LVAD Cost for End-Stage HF Patients Ineligible for Transplant

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LVAD destination therapy improves survival and QoL, but does it offer a big enough bang for the buck?

How Is a Heart Attack Diagnosed?

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A heart attack may be caused by a sudden blockage of the coronary artery. A heart attack can be deadly, but prevented.Knowing the risk factors and detecting the early warning signs can greatly impact survival.

How to Find Low Cholesterol Recipes That Really Work

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Many people are being diagnosed with high cholesterol. You are not the only person who is trying to lower cholesterol in their body. Fortunately, there is a lot of information available on lowering cholesterol. You will not have any trouble finding information about low cholesterol foods.

Anticoagulation in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

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Find out more about recommendations for which patients are likely to benefit from which anticoagulation treatments.

Congenital Heart Disease is Different From the Usual Heart Disease

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Congenital heart disease is quite different from the heart disease that may afflict adult men and women. The causes of this birth defect are also distinct from heart disease. These include the taking of some types of drugs during pregnancy, substance abuse or smoking during pregnancy, genetic or chr

Strategic Target Temperature Management in MI

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Is an immediate out-of-hospital therapeutic hypothermia strategy effective for MI management?

Hemochromatosis

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of hemochromatosis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.