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What Happens During a Heart Attack?
The primary organ of the cardiovascular system is the heart, and is the muscle that continually pumps blood to the rest of the body.The heart's blood supply comes by way of the coronary arteries, carrying the oxygen and nutrients required for it to function properly.Red blood cells (RBCs), whit
Coffee, Cigarettes a Bad Combo for the Heart
Coffee and cigarettes are a common combination for many people, but the pairing may compromise the heart, say Greek researchers.
DES Following Atherectomy for Calcified Coronary Lesions
Calcified coronary lesions that are cleared with atherectomy may be improved upon with subsequent DES placement.
treatments for heart patients
Pacemaker and implantable defibrillator may provide the best protection against death, according to new research.
6 Tips For Heart Health Wellness
Forget about the hardest working man in show business. What about the hardest working organ in your body, your heart? It untiringly beats whether you are awake or asleep, pushing blood all over your body and supplying you with oxygenated blood. Do you take as good care with your heart as you need to
The Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis
J. Willis Hurst, MD expresses concern over the number of patients with cardiac valve disease who have not been instructed as to the prevention of bacterial endocarditis.
Impact of Coronary Artery Stents on Mortality and Nonfatal
Although a strategy of routine stenting has been shown to reduce the need for TVR compared with a strategy of balloon angioplasty alone, what is the impact on mortality and frequency of nonfatal MI?
Angina and MI (Heart Attack) - Two Common Causes of Chest Pain
Angina Pectoris is the commonest cause of chest pain, while an MI is the most serious. Find out more about both along with their signs & symptoms and what to do.
Truck Driver Tips For Maintaining Low Blood Pressure
The life of a truck driver is not your normal 8 to 5 lifestyle. Because of the odd hours a truck driver may keep eating healthy may be no easy task. With the limited amounts of healthy food at truck stops, and a life style where your always eating on the go it is no wonder that many truck drivers su
Coronary Artery Disease Tests
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of coronary artery disease tests including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
What Is Amiodarone Lung Toxicity?
The most feared side effect of amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone) is pulmonary, or lung toxicity, which can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and which can be fatal.
Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs-Exams and Tests
If your doctor thinks that you may have peripheral arterial disease (PAD), he or she will examine you for any physical signs of the disease and will ask about your personal and family medical history. In addition, you should discuss any symptoms you have noticed. As part of the physical exam, your d
Prognostic Importance of Coronary Anatomy and LVEF
Can baseline angiographic findings be used to estimate residual risk of patients with chronic stable angina treated with both optimal medical therapy and protocol-assigned or symptom-driven PCI?
National Survey of Patients With AF in the Acute Medical Unit
Acute medical units represent the first point of assessment and care for many patients with atrial fibrillation. How do they stack up according to patients?
When Bypass Beats Angioplasty
Patients with complex heart disease are less likely to die or have a heart attack if treated with bypass surgery rather than angioplasty.
Heart Disease - The Early Warning Signs That Most Doctors Don't Know To Tell You
Learning the early warning signs and symptoms of heart disease could save your life or the life of someone who you love. Symptoms start years before a heart attack happens but most people do not know what to look out for. This article looks at the early warning symptoms that doctors often do not eve
Heart Disease - Eating Red Meat May Shorten Your Life
White meat versus red meat, which is better to promote heart health and prevent heart disease? Learn the findings of the latest research.
Grizzly Long Cut Dip Risks
Using smokeless tobacco can be an addictive and dangerous habit.tobacco image by FJ Medrano from Fotolia.comGrizzly Long Cut Dip is a brand of smokeless tobacco produced by the American Snuff Company. Competing brands include Skoal, Copenhagen and Kodiak. The primary risks associated with...