Levels of Atherogenic Lipoproteins and Risk for CV Events
LDL cholesterol levels achieved with statin therapy are highly variable. Does the variability impact cardiovascular disease risk?
Category : Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
Sudden Death Linked to Grieving
A study shows that psychological stress on the anniversary of a parent's death can raise the risk of sudden death.
Surgical Treatment Strategies in Type A Aortic Arch Dissection
Aortic dissection involving the ascending aorta is a lethal condition, with high mortality -- if the correct surgical intervention is not performed early.
Ischemic Heart Disease and the Western World
From the time people are very young, even as young as five years old, they can start developing tissue deposits, called plaque, in the lining of their arteries.For many people, these deposits never cause trouble.For others, they can be a killer.How to avoid it becoming a killer . . .
Calorie Restriction Lowers Heart Risk
Severely restricting calories has been shown to slow aging and prolong life in mice and rats. Now early research hints that the same just might be true in humans.
Effects of Stress on Your Heart
Chronic everyday stress can affect every part of your life, and can often lead to significant heart health risks. This article explores the effects of stress on your heart.
Cholesterol Numbers - What Kinds Are Tested?
Different cholesterol numbers are picked up in a test of blood levels of cholesterol. You can read more about some of them in this article.
Salt (Sodium) Intake, Stroke & Cardiovascular Disease
Table salt consists of the elements sodium and chloride, both of which are essential for life. There is a great deal of clinical research suggesting that more than 5 to 6 grams of salt intake per day (which is equal to 2 to 2.4 grams of sodium) is associated with a significant increase in the risk o
Angioplasty and Stents
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of angioplasty & stents including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
On an ACE Inhibitor? You Don't Have to Cough Up a Lung
Ironclad Remedy Offered for 'ACE Cough'
Fish Oil and Cholesterol - Do You Need to Get Your LDL Down?
There are literally thousands of studies concerning fish oil and cholesterol, according to the National Institutes of Health.Most researchers hope to find the "perfect" diet for heart health and to reduce other age-related diseases.
Device Loss and Entrapment in Contemporary PCI
PCI devices rarely get lost or trapped, but when they do it can be both critical and urgent.
Cholesterol Secret - Coffee Habits That Make The Difference
This article clears a common doubt about cholesterol and coffee. The author reveals some simple tips for coffee lovers to enjoy their coffee without ever feeling guilty.
How to Raise Good Cholesterol Levels - Get 3 Easy and Natural Tips Here
HDL or high-density lipoprotein is the good cholesterol that is responsible in clearing the arteries of harmful cholesterol that clogs around it. Read this article to find out how to raise the level of this type of cholesterol for a healthy body.
Cholesterol and Diet
Cholesterol is present in food, but usually only in small amounts. The cholesterol in the body is usually manufactured within the body itself. The body takes fat in the food and converts it into cholesterol. Certain types of foods are higher in fat than others, and these high fat foods are likely to
Clinton Recovers: Heart Surgery
Clinton Should Be Out of the Hospital in 4-5 Days
The Right Vitamin K Nutrition Is Essential to Your Heart Health
Vitamin K nutrition is showing up in the press a lot lately. Many people are concerned they aren't getting enough. This vitamin recently grabbed headlines because new discoveries show it has a powerful ability to add bone density to protect you from a hip fracture. Research also shows it can pr
Lowering Cholesterol Naturally - Tips to Save Your Health!
You hate taking drugs, so you want to lower cholesterol naturally. Is it possible? Certainly! You just have to know how to do it. Here are several ways to get rid of excess cholesterol without drugs, easily and inexpensively.
Patient-focused Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence
Medication adherence could be improved with a unified front. Find out how we can close the gaps.
High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein as an Independent Predictor of Progressive Myocardial Functional
Are higher CRP levels related to progressive myocardial function decline -- independent of subclinical atherosclerosis?