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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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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


    Top Pick:
    Blood Pressure Recorder
    Use it daily with a blood pressure meter to keep check of what your blood pressure is doing.

     



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