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Condition Of Arteries And Veins After Quitting Lipitor
Coronary artery disease or CAD (also known as ischemic
The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. To function properly, the heart must receive oxygen. Oxygen is supplied to the heart by coronary arteries that wrap around the surface of the heart. Coronary Artery Disease is generally due to the buildup of plaque or lesions in...
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Varicose vein condition may mask clot disorder
Scientists found that one-quarter of the patients in a recent study who had superficial vein thrombosis--or varicose veins that have become swollen... Read more »
Lipitor reverses arterial plaque too, says Pfizer
In response to AstraZeneca's announcement that Crestor reverses the buildup of plaque in the arteries, Pfizer has issued a statement that its own... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You can help to prevent coronary artery disease by controlling your risk factors for atherosclerosis. To do this: Quit smoking. ... Read more »
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Retinal vein occlusion is a common form of retinal vascular disease, especially in middle-aged and older individuals. It occurs when the vein... Read more »
Thromboembolism (Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A deep venous thrombosis (commonly called DVT) is a blood clot (also called a thrombus) that forms inside deep veins in your legs or... Read more »
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