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Cardiovascular
Disorders
Sub-categories:
Congenital Anomalies
Heart Disease
Online Heart Books
Vascular Disorders
Risk Factors in Coronary
Artery Disease
Excellent overview by
the Virtual Healthcare
Team.
Pulmonary Disease (ppt)
Powerpoint Presentation
with nutrition
information.
Net Health Book:
Cardiovascular Disease
Symptoms, diagnostic
tests and treatment,
divided by specific
conditions.
University of Michigan
Cardiovascular Center
Information for patients
and families concerning
congenital diseases,
surgery, and preventive
programs.
Cholesterol and Children
Consumer health resource
center providing
information on the
health risks involved
with high levels of
cholesterol in children.
From eMedince Health.
Cholesterol FAQs
Consumer health resource
center providing
information to
frequently asked dietary
information. From
eMedicine Health.
eMedicine Health
Consumer health resource
center providing
information on
importance and
preparation of
cholesterol tests.
Defines total, HDL
(good) and LDL (bad)
cholesterol as well as
triglycerides.
ALL CHEST DISEASE
RESOURCES
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Cholesterol OK? Statins Still Help Heart
Millions of people without established heart disease could benefit from cholesterol-lowering statin therapy even if they don't have high cholesterol, a new analysis suggests.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:15:42 EST
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CRP Test May Not Predict Heart Disease
CRP, a marker of inflammation in the body, does not cause heart disease, and CRP measures don't help much in predicting heart disease, new studies show.
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:05:25 EST
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Michael Jackson's Reported Cardiac Arrest
Pop star Michael Jackson, 50, has reportedly been taken to UCLA Medical Center after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:13:24 EST
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Lipoprotein(a) Linked to Heart Attacks
Genetic testing confirms that high levels of a type of cholesterol known as lipoprotein(a) are associated with an increased risk for heart attacks, but the clinical implications of the finding are unclear.
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:09:19 EST
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Diabetes, Heart Disease: Drugs vs. Surgery
For people with diabetes and stable heart disease, drug therapy works just as well as immediate bypass surgery or angioplasty to open clogged arteries, a study suggests.
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:30:08 EST
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Debate Grows on Aspirin for Heart Risk
Daily aspirin therapy is often recommended for otherwise healthy people who are at risk for heart attack or stroke, but a new analysis suggests that aspirin's risks may outweigh its benefits in this population.
Thu, 28 May 2009 18:48:14 EST
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NFL Players Face Blood Pressure Hurdles
They pump iron and work out often to stay in tip-top shape, but professional football players still are surprisingly more likely to have high blood pressure than average healthy young men, a new study indicates.
Tue, 26 May 2009 16:54:05 EST
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Obese, Diabetic Youths Have Artery Plaque
Teens and young adults who are obese or have type 2 diabetes show early warning signs of heart disease, a new study shows.
Tue, 26 May 2009 16:54:05 EST
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The Health Perils of Gum Disease
Treating gum disease and avoiding it in the first place make good sense as a defense against the symptoms of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems.
Thu, 21 May 2009 11:20:12 EST
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Bone Marrow Cells Improve Heart Function
Placing bone marrow cells directly into a heart that is lacking blood flow improves angina symptoms, heart function, and a patient's quality of life, a study shows.
Tue, 19 May 2009 16:47:09 EST
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