Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

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Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) drugs such as Ramipril are indicated to reduce the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction or cardiovascular-related deaths. However, there are adverse reactions to the use of Ramipril which you should know before using it.

Acyanotic Heart Disease

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Acyanotic heart disease is a circulatory problem that is congenital. It is atypical of most congenital heart defects in that it does not cause the patient to present with blue skin or fingernails, thus the term "acyanotic," "doesn't turn blue." What this means is that there is enough oxygen in the b

Systolic Hypertension vs Diastolic Hypertension

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Until recently, physicians assumed that diastolic hypertension was more serious than systolic hypertension.

Prehospital Diagnosis and Triage of STEMI by Paramedics

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What's on the line when paramedics diagnose heart attacks in the field -- without adequate training?

High-Sensitivity Troponin: Six Lessons and a Reading

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New high-sensitivity troponin assays will reduce the threshold for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction, as specified in the 2012 third Universal Definition of MI.

The Impact of Cutting Balloon Angioplasty

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Cutting balloon angioplasty for in-stent restenosis is safe and effective with favorable long-term outcomes. This effect is mainly due to shortening lesion length.

Guidelines for the Digital Age

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Dr. Harold discusses the practice-changing cholesterol guidelines and making guidelines more user-friendly in the digital age.

Health Solutions - Heart Health

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We often say: my heart's not in it anymore; my heart is sore; my heart is breaking. This is much more literal than we thought! In all cultures and religions, the experience of peace, love, healing and harmony are seated in the heart and thymus (responsible for immunity) region in the chest. Fee

Pudendal Artery Fistula Treatment

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A pudendal artery fistula is a hole that opens between the pudendal artery and surrounding blood vessels, causing priapism (an erection that doesn't go away) or erectile dysfunction (the inability to achieve or sustain an erection). The pudendal artery supplies blood from the femoral artery to the e

Opinion: The Time Has Come to Emphasize Beta-Blockers for Heart Failure

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In Many Patients, They Can Actually Help Heal the Heart

Ejection Fraction

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The cardiac ejection fraction is the proportion of blood that is pumped from the left ventricle with each heart beat.

Reduce Triglycerides With Simple Changes

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If you take real steps to change your lifestyle and eat a healthier diet, research has shown that you really can reduce triglycerides. Triglycerides are a form of blood fat associated with blood vessel and heart problems, as well as other diseases. You can lower them by...

Prior Anti-thrombotic Drugs and Stroke Mortality

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Important questions with significant implications for the clinical management of patients with hemorrhagic strokes are discussed in this editorial.

Cardiologist - 3 Signs That Mean You Need to See One

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When it comes to your heart, you don't want to take any chances. So if you're having any strange issues or problems, it's good to see a cardiologist at the first sign of trouble.

Relation of Impaired Left Ventricular Filling

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In patients with moderate hypertension and normal LVEF, impaired early diastolic LV relaxation is associated with impaired LV systolic midwall mechanics independent of higher LV mass.

Manage Cholesterol and Protect Heart - Simple Ayurvedic Tips to Follow

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The word cholesterol is often greeted with terror. The fact is cholesterol is produced within the body and body has peculiar capacities to accelerate or slow down the production of the lipo-protein called cholesterol. Just a few simple things can helps you protect your blood vessels and heart.

Congenital Heart Defects-Exams and Tests

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Testing for congenital heart defects can be done while a woman is pregnant or after a baby's birth. A fetal echocardiogram, which can be done as early as 16 weeks of pregnancy, is the best test before a baby's birth.

Common Heart Disease Drugs

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WebMD takes a look at the various medications used to treat heart disease, from ACE inhibitors to beta-blockers to potassium.

Change in Heartbeat-Prevention

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You often can reduce or prevent changes in your heart rate or rhythm. Prevent fatigue by getting plenty of sleep and rest. If you become overtired,your changes in heart rate or rhythm may be more severe or occur more often. Cut back or eliminate caffeine,including coffee,tea,colas,and chocolate. Som

Surgical Revascularization in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

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After nearly 50 years CABG now has the most solid evidence supporting its role in revascularization for stable ischemic heart disease -- in its history.