10/22/08
Diagnosis
By Mari S. Gold
Physical examinations and collecting a thorough medical history are just as effective at identifying and assessing congestive heart failure as ordering high-tech, invasive tests. Physical examinations are also more cost-effective ways to assess congestive heart failure patients.
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07/30/08
Diagnosis
By Eliz Greene
A new report indicates the drug Fosamax may increase your risk of an abnormal heart rate. Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene shares some information on recognizing the symptoms of atrial fibrillation and the importance of having symptoms checked to reduce risk of stroke.
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06/11/08
Diagnosis
By Corie Richter
A large portion of the population does not know all the signs or symptoms of a heart attack. Most people associate a heart attack with chest pain only. However there are several other symptoms they should familiarize themselves with to be able to recognize a heart attack. Read more of these symptoms.
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06/09/08
Diagnosis
By Mari S. Gold
Erectile dysfunction can be a warning sign of heart disease--especially in men who have diabetes. Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction should consult their doctor for a heart screening.
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06/04/08
Diagnosis
By Mari S. Gold
Testing for heart disease can be an expensive and time consuming process. However, there may be some hope. Non-lab based methods, like determining BMI, have been found to be as equally effective as more expensive lab based test.
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05/23/08
Diagnosis
By Mari S. Gold
Before prescribing medications for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), all children should be thoroughly examined by a doctor to make sure there is no risk of heart complications.
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11/01/07
Diagnosis, Prevention
Even though statistics show most American adults who die from are people living with heart disease, more than one in three such people do not plan on getting a flu shot this year.
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08/16/07
Information for Caregivers, Diagnosis, Research, General
The ratio between the cumulative level of cholesterol and good (HDL)
cholesterol is the best indicator of coronary heart disease
events, according to a study published in The Journal of the American
Medical Association.
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08/03/07
Diagnosis, Research, General
While no direct cause-and-effect relationship between heart disease and migraines has been established, both men and women who suffer from migraines are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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07/05/07
Diagnosis, Research
Researchers have identified a risk factor for coronary artery disease that adversely affects otherwise healthy people.
Elevated levels of serum myeloperoxidase (MPO) increased the risk of coronary artery disease by 49 percenteven among healthy people, or non-diabetic people with healthy levels of cholesterol and who did not suffer from hypertension. Still, traditional indicators, like high cholesterol and hypertension, are more strongly associated with coronary artery disease than elevated MPO.
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