Plasma Asymmetric Dimethylarginine and Decompensation of HF
In decompensated heart failure, how predictive are higher blood levels of this biomarker?
Category : Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
Outcomes With First vs Second-Generation DES in CTOs
Are second-generation DESs associated with improved outcomes in CTOs compared to first-generation DESs?
Is the Clinical Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Heart Failure Patients Equal in Pat
What does this study tell us about the deleterious effects of RV pacing and whether they can be corrected for by CRT?
Cardiac Rehab: Go, Go, Go
The longer heart patients attend cardiac rehabilitation programs, the lower their risk for death and heart attacks, a new study finds.
Size of Blood Pressure Reduction From Renal Denervation
Blood pressure discrepancy questions are addressed for patients who have undergone renal denervation.
Successful Steps - The Best Way To Lower Cholesterol Naturally
The best way to lower cholesterol naturally is to eat right and exercise. The first step is to make a commitment. The next step for the best way to lower cholesterol naturally is to make some goals. The next step is to take action.
Vitamins C and E Don't Cut Heart Risks
An eight-year study involving nearly 15,000 male physicians failed to show a benefit for vitamin C and E in preventing heart attacks or strokes.
Safe Sedation in Modern Cardiological Practice
There's increasing demand for cardiac sedation but wide geographical variation in its use. . .
Advanced Heart Failure
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of advanced heart failure including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Hospitals Linked to Disparities in Heart Care
Racial disparities in heart attack care may be largely attributable to differences in the quality of care delivered in hospitals frequented by minorities, a new study shows.
Are Stress and Heart Disease Linked?
Could stress and heart disease be linked? From a common sense point of view it certainly makes a lot of sense. After all stress is your body's natural fight or flight mechanism flooding the body with multiple stress hormones including adrenaline and cortisol.
Heart Hospitals - Innovative Facilities Treat and Keep Your Heart Healthy
Taking the lead role in patient management from the initial 911 call to discharge, Florida heart hospitals provide care that rivals even renowned medical facilities. This article looks at how they use this advantage to offer patients the best of care and treat the disease as well as prevent the onse
The Truth About High Blood Pressure
In reality, something is not true unless you know about it. Similarly, high blood pressuremay not be true to you because you don't know you have it. Do yourself a favor and haveyour pressure checked after reading this brief article.
Detecting and Treatment for Cardiac Arrhythmia
There are many types of 'Cardiac Arrhythmia'. As some are more dangerous than others, it is important to check the condition and have it diagnosed. Cardiac arrhythmia can often be a result of heart disease and will need treatment. It is important to know what treatments are available for t
What Patients Should Know About Heart Bypass Surgery
Heart bypass surgery is performed to create a new route (termed a "bypass") for the flow of oxygen and blood to the heart. It is performed when coronary artery disease partially or totally blocks the arteries - the small blood vessels which supply the heart with nutrients and oxygen - whic
Renal Function in Elderly With HF and Medical Therapy
What are the clinical parameters associated with worsening renal failure in elderly patients with chronic HF?
Chia Seeds Will Help Build A Low Cholesterol Diet
Recent research indicates that it is possible to lower overall cholesterol by as much as 20% by following a low cholesterol diet. Here are some ideas on how to build a diet that relies on foods lower in cholesterol.
Short-term Effect of ACE Inhibition in Severe Aortic Stenosis
Learn about the impact of ACE-inhibition on hemodynamics in patients with aortic stenosis.
Heart Failure and the Biventricular Pacemaker
WebMD explains a special type of pacemaker called a biventricular pacemaker that is used for treatment of heart failure.
Lessons From the WHI, Part 2: Calcium, Vitamin D, and Diet
In part 2 of Dr. Black's interview with Dr. Rebecca Jackson, they discuss the calcium and vitamin D supplementation and dietary modification trials.