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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Handout On Cardiovascular Disease Without Overwhelming Patients

Clinical trial: Celebrex vs. NSAIDs in at-risk OA and RA patients

October 02, 2008
This is a study to compare the overall benefits and risks of Celebrex to two commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients. Recruited study patients will have or be at risk for developing cardiovascular disease. This international study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Getting To The Heart Of The Rheumatoid Arthritis-Cardiovascular Disease Controversy
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...the increased risk of death in rheumatoid arthritis patients when compared to healthy... Read more »

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Link Between Arthritis and Heart Disease Established
By HeartHawk , Health Expert

...24 earlier studies that included well over 100,000 patients.  Meta-analysis is a statistical... Read more »

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Too Much, or Too Little Sleep, Increases Stroke Risk
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...in 93,676 women, between 1994-2005. The women were patients at 40 different clinics. Study... Read more »

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Can Vertebral Fracture Assessment Predict Heart Attacks?
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...the possibility of stroke or heart attacks in the patient.  Physicians may be able to use the... Read more »

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When Relieving Pain Puts Patients in Danger--What to Do?
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...Current guidelines on pain management advise that patients at risk for ulcer disease be... Read more »

Health Guide

Meet Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH
...affords him a unique perspective on cardiovascular disease; appreciating trends in illness in both patients and communities. Such insight allows Dr. Gandelman to apply the most up-to-date... Read more »
ADHD and Cardiovascular Risk
...to help relieve the symptoms of ADHD, can sometimes cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure. Patients and their doctors are concerned about the possible risk of cardiovascular disease, heart... Read more »
Erection problems
...and erectile dysfunction. J Mens Health Gend. 2004; 1(4): 407-412. Use of Sildenafil (Viagra) in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: Expert Consensus Document. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1999; 33:... Read more »
Heart Disease Doctors: Larry Weinrauch, MD Cardiovascular Internist
...years, yet knows how to enjoy the levity of his profession. For example, he was floored by a 96-year old patient who reminded him that he had treated her mother. In addition to his private... Read more »
Migraine Disease Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Men
...inflammatory issues, genetics, or a combination of these issues. This study provides incentive for patients and physicians to be more vigilant about modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and for... Read more »

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