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08/11/08
Treatment Options
By Corie Richter
Patients are taking charge of their own treatment more than ever--including patients with congestive heart failure. Some patients opt for treatments that will increase their quality of life, but may not increase their lifespan. Read more.
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08/08/08
Treatment Options
By Mari S. Gold
Nitroglycerin is a common treatment for chronic angina. Nitrites and beta blockers are also used in certain cases. Read more about these treatments.
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08/01/08
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By Corie Richter
While atrial fibrillation, or an erratic heart beat, can be treated with medications, some of those medications cause serious side effects. A new minimally invasive surgical has shown promising results in treating atrial fibrillation. Read more.
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07/16/08
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By Corie Richter
One of the most common heart ailments is atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is caused by an irregular heartbeat or irregular heart rhythm. Read more about the best way to control atrial fibrillation.
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07/03/08
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By Mari S. Gold
Statistics show that few of the millions of Americans who need a heart transplant will receive one. The many who suffer from congestive heart failure may find some hope and level of treatment with medical devices that help the heart function.
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07/02/08
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How do you know the difference between the side effects of your Beta Blocker medication and depression? Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene offers some insights.
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07/01/08
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By Eliz Greene
Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene offers some tips for managing the side effect of beta blockers, a common medication for patients with heart problems. Read more about how to control these side effects.
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06/20/08
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By Eliz Greene
Before you attribute forgetting where you parked your car to an early senior moment, read heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene's article on the "beta blocker stupids."
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06/19/08
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By Eliz Greene
Hunting down the cause of her flu-like symptoms, joint, and chest pain led heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene to an unusual discovery. She had drug induced lupus!
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04/17/08
Treatment Options
By Mari S. Gold
Blood thinners are baseline treatments for patients with mechanical heart valves, irregular heartbeat, blood clot, stroke, or after surgery. It is important to carefully manage and balance blood thinners for optimum treatment.
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