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- Top 3 Reasons to Become a VeganRecently, I was shown a different path than I am used to. Just three days after Christmas, I was awakened to the fact that there is no age limit on heart disease despite all the aging commercials, brochures, and lectures.
- How Exercise Protects Your Arteries After a High-Fat MealIf you slip up and eat too much fat for dinner, don’t beat yourself up. Take a brisk walk instead. A new study shows that exercising after a high-fat meal could help to protect your arteries against damage that can lead to heart disease. Find out more.
- What is a Schwannoma Around the Carotid Artery?Learn about head and neck schwannomas, diagnosis and treatment options
Five Ways to Reduce Stroke RiskBoth men and women can reduce stroke risk with these five additions to their daily diet and lifestyle.- Coronary Artery Calcium Not a Reliable Measure of Obstructive Heart DiseaseIn patients undergoing cardiac CT angiography, adding a coronary artery calcium score to the test does not appear to be useful
- Coronary Artery Calcium and All-Cause MortalityCT test more accurate than a history of emphysema in the prediction of mortality
- Benefits of Garlic for Blocked ArteriesGarlic is among the most used herb in food dishes, but did you know that preliminary scientific studies have found garlic can actually help treat and prevent plaque accumulation in your arteries?
- Can Cayenne Pepper Treat Clogged Arteries?Cayenne pepper is a common ingredient found in food; however, scientific studies have found that this standard ingredient actually has medicinal qualities, which may be able to reduce plaque accumulation.
- Can Lemon Juice Remove Artery Plaque?While you should always have your doctor oversee the treatment of atherosclerosis, the use of lemon juice can potentially help reduce or hinder the accumulation of plaque along your arteries.
- Home Test to Check for Artery StiffnessThis home test for artery stiffness is free and all you have to do is sit down in the floor.
- A Guide to Monitoring the HeartWith the increasing number of people diagnosed with heart disease yearly, it is important to understand what tests and procedures can help diagnose, monitor or improve the health of a person's heart.
- Major Arteries of the Human Body: A Brief ReviewThere are numerous arteries within the human body. Here is a brief review of the more major arteries in the human body and their functions.
Young, Healthy, with Clogged ArteriesDo you think only old people have clogged arteries? Think again.- Heart Diseases a Threat to LifeEach year millions of men and women worldwide have heart attacks. Many survive with few aftereffects. Others do not survive. For still others the heart is so damaged that "a return to useful activities is questionable,"
- Anatomy of the Blood Vessels: Arteries, Veins & CapillariesTo better understand the circulatory system, the blood vessels within the circulatory system should be understood first. Here, we review arteries, veins and capillaries.
- Understanding the Structure of Vessel WallsThere are three types of vessels found within the human body. The structure of the vessel walls of the veins are arteries are nearly the same, while the walls of the capillaries are much different.
- What is an Arterial Stent and Why Might I Need One?There are a lot of medical advances that save lives. Not all of them are easy to understand. This one is particularly important if you have or are at risk for any cardiovascular disease.
- ARTery Project's 2011 fall season is onThe San Francisco Arts Commission is promoting an interesting and mostly free (or inexpensive) series of events for the ARTery Project's fall season.
- What is a Stroke?According to the American Heart Association,140,000 Americans die yearly from stroke. So, what exactly is stroke? Just what you need to know - simple, practical and relevant. No unnecessary medical jargons.
- Stroke Preventive Health TipsStroke: loss of brain function(s) lack of blood flow supply to brain; schemia-caused by blockage; thrombosis, arterial embolism, or haemorrhage-eakage of blood. Unable move 1 or more limbs, understand, formulate speech, or see 1 side of visual field.
- Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms: Differences Between Men and WomenPeripheral artery disease symptoms, PAD, will vary between men and women. If you are concerned about your PAD risks, here is what you need to know.
- Carotid Stenosis: What is It? How is it Diagnosed? What Are the Treatment Options?A two part series on the definition, risk factors for, and diagnostic tools used for the detection of carotid stenosis as well as the treatment options including carotid endarterectomy, carotid stenting and medications.
- Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of WomenFind out about heart disease, including symptoms and ways to prevent it. This information is important, and just might save your life.
Know Your Heart and Its DiseaseYou hear many terms like coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis or some other term and are left wondering as to what exactly all these terms mean. Medical information could confuse you.
Causes of Poor Leg CirculationIf you've ever experienced pain or numbness in your legs or noticed they're swollen, you might have poor leg circulation. Read this article on the various causes of poor leg circulation.
Can Stress Test Miss Severely Blocked Coronary Arteries?If your stress test was normal, does this mean you can't possibly have severely blocked coronary arteries?
Coronary Artery Calcium Buildup: Can You Be Too Young to Have?A coronary artery calcium score exam has been proven to be very reliable at predicting the likeliness of a coronary event such as a heart attack, one to three years out from having the exam.
Can You Have Blocked Coronary Arteries yet Low Calcium Score?Are you planning on getting a coronary calcium score exam, and wondering if a low calcium score could result even if you have blocked arteries?- The Hardening of ArteriesArteriosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries, is a disorder that can make life a challenge, and here are some facts about it.
Hey, Mom! How Are My Arteries?We know that adults face the problem of plaque buildup in their arteries, causing them to become narrow. But, kids? Are they at risk?- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) - Open Heart Vs. Minimally Invasive Cardiac SurgeriesOne of the landmark operations used for the treatment of cardiac diseases is CABG. Over the years many techniques have been evolved to perform Cardiac surgery less complicated, cost effective and which may reduce the hospital stay.
- Outpatient Angioplasty: New Treatment for Unclogging Blocked ArteriesWhen plaque begins to build up in the arteries they harden and prevent the passage of this blood rich oxygen. This can result in a stroke or heart attack. With the advancements made in medicine, Angioplasty is a solution in giving back peoples lives.
- A New Test to Determine Heart Disease Risk?A simple ultrasound test that doesn't require needles could determine heart disease risk. Find out more about this new way of looking at the risk of coronary artery disease.
- Can Nuclear Stress Tests Miss Severe Coronary Artery Disease?Nuclear stress tests can miss severe coronary artery disease; former president Bill Clinton's nuclear stress tests were normal, five years running, completely missing the severe coronary artery disease...
- Do This Test to Find Out If You Have Stiff ArteriesAre you not very flexible? If not, you may have stiff arteries too, a condition that can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Find out more about arterial stiffness and trunk flexibility - and a simple test you can do at home.
- Understanding Strokes or CVAsArticle describes what a stroke is and why it is such a dangerous situation.
- Which is Better for CABG: Radial Artery or Saphenous Vein?In coronary bypass surgery (aka CABG), the saphenous vein from the leg is typically used for the grafting procedure.
- Fat Around Heart Indicates Diseased Coronary ArteriesThe layer of fat around your heart can tell a lot about the health of your coronary arteries...
- How Pulmonary Artery Swan Ganz Catheters Are UsedReviewing the uses of pulmonary artery Swan Ganz catheters in patients.
- How Uterine Firbroid Embolization is DoneUterine fibroids can be treated with embolization as discussed here.
