Heart Failure Health Center News and Features
Congestive heart failure affects about 5 million Americans. Roughly 550,000 people are diagnosed with heart failure each year. It is the leading cause of hospitalization in people older than 65.
Category : Heart Diseases : Health & Medical
An Update on Treatments for Amyloid Heart Disease
Find out about recent therapeutic advances likely to have a marked effect on management across the amyloid spectrum.
MRI and LV Remodelling in Cardiac Amyloidosis
Learn more about the morphological features and remodelling patterns of cardiac amyloidosis as seen with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Apixaban vs Warfarin in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Are the rates of stroke/systemic embolism and major bleeding lower among patients assigned to apixaban -- irrespective of prior vitamin K antagonist use?
Same-Day Discharge or Overnight Stay After PCI
Is same-day okay -- for PCI patients?
Metabolic Syndrome: Growing Health Threat
A cluster of obesity-related health risk factors known as metabolic syndrome, which dramatically raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes, poses a growing threat to the health of Americans and requires more aggressive treatment.
Naproxcinod -- Does This New Drug Mean That Safe Pain Relief Is at Hand?
Henry Black, MD, adds his knowledge to the results of a study comparing naproxcinod to naproxen and whether it means that we will finally be able to relieve chronic pain safely.
Subclinical Atherosclerosis and Epicardial Adiposity in HIV
How safe is anti-retroviral therapy for HIV -- in the cardiovascular system?
Fish Oil For Cardiovascular Health - How Does Healing Action Happen?
These benefits are all made possible due to the presence of omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil supplements. Hence, including this particular food substance regularly into your diet is vital in reducing the possibility of developing heart problems, especially for those determined to be at high risk.
Heart Failure and the Biventricular Pacemaker
WebMD explains when and how a biventricular pacemaker is used as a treatment for heart failure.
Heart Disease is a Serious Threat For Women
You may be surprised that women pay more for Health Insurance in Texas, and still don't get equal medical treatment for heart attacks as compared to men. Women need a better understanding of how to prevent and treat heart disease, along with more information about how to use Texas Health Insura
Successful Percutaneous Closure of an Aortic Graft Pseudo- Aneurysm
Described here is a patient with Takayasu's arteritis, an inflammatory disease of medium- to large-sized vessels, who developed a discrete pseudo-aneurysm in an open surgically placed aortic graft.
Treatment Lacking in Women With Heart Disease
Americans don't seem to be picking up much speed on the long road to the end of heart disease in women.
Anger And Heart Disease In Men Are Related Get Control Now
Do you ever get upset and feel your blood pressure rise? Do you feel your face get red? Do you have frequent spurts of uncontrollable anger? You may be setting yourself up for problems as anger and heart disease in men are related.
Essential Information About Cholesterol
Most people have a pretty good handle on what cholesterol is, in general. It's been hammered into our brains by advertisers and doctors for some time now. But, do we really know what's going on with our cholesterol in our bloodstream? Hopefully, by the end of this article you'll have
Atherosclerosis: Prevention Through the Ages
In most of us, atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries is already under way. But regardless of your age, there are specific steps you can take to slow down atherosclerosis.
Leadless Cardiac Pacemakers: Back to the Future
What are the less obvious potential benefits of leadless pacemakers?
Heart Disease - 5 Natural Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Heart Disease
It's estimated that 2 out of every 5 people in the western world will die from a cardiovascular related incident or disease. However, there are some simple preventative measures that you can take -- to avoid being one of the statistics! Although cardiovascular disease is the western world'
Searching Georgia Cardiologists - Several Tips To Help You Find A Cardiologist
Georgia is a large state with many doctors and health professionals to help you stay healthy or get healthy again. If you suffer from a heart illness and live in Georgia you may be looking for Georgia Cardiologists to help you with your treatment. There are specialties even in the cardiologist profe
Coronary Artery Disease Severity Definitions
Coronary arteries are blood vessels that supply nutrients to the heart muscle. When these arteries are blocked, the heart does not receive enough nutrients or oxygen, which causes coronary heart disease. This disease can lead to heart attack or cardiac arrest.