Cardiology 101
To understand congenital heart defects, it's helpful to know how a normal heart works.
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.
High blood cholesterol affects over 65 million Americans. It is a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease.
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May 19, 2012 11:26PM
May 19, 2012 09:56PM
Risk of Heart Disease in Down Syndrome
People with Down Syndrome are living longer because of better medical care, but with increasing age, heart disease may become a risk.
May 19, 2012 05:42AM
Vitamin D Doesn't Love Your Heart
Vitamin D supplements have long been mentioned as a way to lower cardiovascular risk. A new trial did not find that such supplements provide a benefit for the heart.
May 18, 2012 08:56PM
Cholesterol Drugs Help Most Heart Patients
Cholesterol-lowering statins, typically prescribed only to patients at elevated risk of heart attack or stroke, also appear to benefit patients with a low risk of suffering adverse heart events.
May 18, 2012 05:32AM
Two Stent Types Effective in Treating Severe PAD
Patients with more severe forms of peripheral artery disease (PAD) generally have fewer treatment options available, and those that are offered aren't always a homerun. A trial has found that two types of stents both offer effective treatment.
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