Aspirin, Coumadin Make Strokes Milder
People with atrial fibrillation can reduce the risk of stroke by taking aspirin or Coumadin.
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Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Predicts Survival in Heart Failure
Patients who experience improved symptoms, ventricular function, or hemodynamics have better survival after CRT. These data enhance understanding of the relationship between CRT response and survival.
A New Approach to Evaluate Fetal Myocardial Function
The objective of this study was to establish gestational age specific reference values for fetal tissue velocity imaging in order to aid in fetal myocardial evaluation.
Transcranial Ultrasonography for PFO Screening?
Is non-invasive transcranial doppler a feasible alternative to more invasive and more costly transesophageal echocardiography for the detection of patent foramen ovale?
How to Identify Signs of Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis, also known as hardening or narrowing of the arteries, may affect blood flow carrying oxygen and nutrients to vital body organs and tissues. As one of the leading causes of coronary artery disease, stroke, chest pain (angina) or blood clots in the bowels, atherosclerosis is caused by
Limb Movement Regained Years After Stroke
Regaining lost movement may be possible many years after suffering a stroke thanks to intensive stroke rehabilitation therapy and help from new robotic aids, a study shows.
What Is a Pacemaker?
Over the course of a lifetime, we become accustomed to the feeling of the regular and consistent rhythm of our heart when we place a hand on our chest. Unfortunately, in many situations, that consistency can be interrupted. In these cases, many doctors turn to a device called a pacemaker.
Folic Acid Linked to Parkinson's Disease
Mice Lacking the B Vitamin Were Vulnerable to Brain Damage -- But What Could This Mean?
Screening for Heart Disease: C-Reactive Protein Versus Coronary Artery Calcium
C-reactive protein and coronary artery calcification are two non-traditional risk factors that may improve the power to predict coronary heart disease. Is it time to recalibrate Framingham scores?
Mediterranean Diet May Counter Genetic Risk of Stroke
People who consumed plenty of nuts or olive oil fared better in study
Why Do Tundras Have Few Trees?
Tundra is derived from the Finnish word "tunturi," which means treeless plain. This is due to the fact that there are hardly any trees in the tundra biome. The tundra is divided into two major types, the Arctic tundra and the Alpine tundra. Both have similar characteristics and factors contributing
How to Reset a Breeze Meter
Resetting some diabetic blood glucose monitoring systems is confusing. Each meter is slightly different, and the settings vary on each one. Complicated meters take 20 or 30 minutes to figure out the resetting procedure, and sometimes setting the meter is an impossible task. Using the Breeze meter ma
Medications That Affect Cholesterol Levels
Several medications can affect your cholesterol levels, either as a side effect or intentionally (much like cholesterol-lowering statins). Discuss with your health care provider the medications that might make your cholesterol readings fluctuate.
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Vegetarian Diet for High Cholesterol
Cholesterol is only present in animal products, so a strict vegetarian will not consume any cholesterol. However, there are several types of vegetarians: Vegans eat only plant food, lacto-vegetarians eat dairy, lacto-ovo vegetarians eat dairy and eggs, and flexitarians eat primarily a plant-based
How to Raise Good Cholesterol Naturally
Individuals with low HDL (good) cholesterol can raise HDL levels naturally through diet, exercise and changes in habits that affect HDL levels.A reasonable goal is to raise HDL (good) levels of cholesterol without raising LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, or triglycerides. The difference between H
Tremor-Treatment Overview
Some tremors can be treated with medicine or surgery.A tremor caused by Parkinson's disease may get better if your Parkinson's disease is treated. Essential tremor is usually treated with medicine, such as:Primidone (for example, Mysoline).Propranolol (for example, Inderal).Essential tremor
Estimated Local Conduction Velocity in Atrial Flutter
Get the facts on correlates related to the atrial flutter reentry circuit in the right atrium.
Natural Cholesterol Reducing Agents
To reduce cholesterol levels, doctors usually prescribe a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet to patients as well as stress-reduction and exercise programs. If within six months or so the diet does not reduce cholesterol levels, the doctor then prescribes a cholesterol-lowering medication. These medica