Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure in a Patient With AF

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In this case a patient with persistent atrial fibrillation and a high risk of stroke underwent percutaneous left atrial appendage closure as an alternative to long-term warfarin anticoagulation.

How to Improve HDL Levels Without Medicines

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High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is often called "good cholesterol" because of its function in the body. HDL moves through the bloodstream, collecting excess cholesterol and transporting it to the liver, where it can be eliminated from the body. Because bad cholesterol build-up can lead to health p

What Is the Function of a Pacemaker?

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A pacemaker is a small apparatus to help the heart beat more regularly. Pacemakers can help adjust heartbeats that are too slow, too fast or irregular.

Information on Cholesterol in Eggplant

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Cholesterol in the diet comes from animal sources: meat, eggs and dairy products. Eggplant has no cholesterol, and some studies suggest that eggplant may help to lower unhealthy cholesterol levels.

The Advantages & Disadvantages of Being Famous

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It might sound like a dream to become famous and have the world at your fingertips. However, when a person is famous, he is recognized virtually everywhere he goes, which means he has no privacy. He can be followed into restrooms, bothered when trying to eat in public, interrupted when engaging with

Clinical Trials for Parkinson's Disease

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WebMD explores the necessity and usefulness of clinical trials for Parkinson's disease. Find out if being a participant is right for you.

Vericose Vein Problems

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When someone has varicose veins it means that the valves inside the vein that are designed to keep blood moving toward the heart have become defective, causing blood to settle in the vein. The collection of blood in a vein causes it to expand. For some people varicose veins are little more than an a

What is White Matter?

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White matter - What is white matter?

Benefits & Risks of Calcium Channel Blockers

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Calcium channel blockers, also known as CCBs, are a group of medicines that promote heart health by reducing the power of the heart's pump, thus promoting healthier, more relaxed blood flow. CCBs prevent too much calcium from getting through the bloodstream and into the heart. They may be used to re

Novel Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in AF and CKD

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Studies show increased risk of stroke, bleeding and death in patients with chronic kidney disease and AF, so why is anticoagulation still underutilized?

New Blood Thinner Works as Well as Coumadin

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Exanta, a new blood thinner, works as well as Coumadin and doesn't require frequent blood testing, two major new studies show.

Physical and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

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WebMD discusses how physical and occupational therapy can be beneficial to those living with Parkinson's disease.

New Approach to Stroke Recovery

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Stroke experts have successfully tested a noninvasive approach to help the brain recover from stroke.

Antidepressants Aid Depressed Parkinson's Patients

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Certain antidepressant medications can help treat depression in Parkinson's disease patients without making the symptoms of the disease worse, according to a new study.

Normal Pulse Rate on an Infant

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Infant pulse rate is an important indicator of overall health. Too high or too low of a pulse rate indicates a potential health issue. You should always consult your doctor if you suspect any issue with heart rate.

Parkinson's Disease: Movement Problems From Levodopa-Topic Overview

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Movement problems (motor fluctuations) are the most common complication of long-term levodopa use. The majority of people who take levodopa develop these problems within 5 to 10 years. The main types of levodopa-related motor fluctuations include: The wearing-off effect. Wearing-off periods occur wh

What Are the Factors That Affect Blood Cholesterol Levels?

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Each year, millions of Americans have heart attacks or develop heart disease. One of the main factors that causes these problems is high cholesterol. In order to prevent problems due to high cholesterol, you must know the causes, your cholesterol level and how to treat high cholesterol.

Controlling Hypertension to Reduce the Risk of Stroke

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Controlling modifiable risk factors such as high blood pressure can help prevent stroke.

Cerebrovascular Disease

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Definition of cerebrovascular disease and how it relates to high cholesterol levels.

Salt and Water Restriction in Decompensated HF

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A common sense approach to heart failure management is challenged. Who wins?