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New Treatments–and Funding–Could Provide Better Options for People Living with A-fib

Atrial fibrillation (or A-fib) is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, and experts say it is one of the most difficult types of cardiac problems to treat.  It occurs when the top most chambers or atria of the heart “quiver” or fibrillate instead of pumping in the coordinated contraction found in a normal heartbeat. Episodes of A-fib can... Read moreChevron
posted 10/27/2011, comments (0)|
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Mixing Medications: What You Need to Be Aware Of

  I've heard it said, mixing medications and vitamins is like mixing friends — sometimes they just don't get along!   Let me give you an example — you have high cholesterol, and are taking a statin. You are also taking a multivitamin. But, taking both together may not be such a great idea. One consequence is that statins... Read moreChevron
posted 04/19/2010, comments (2)|
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Got a skin rash from Plavix

I took Plavix for 4 weeks and got a skin rash from neck to ankles and itch all the time.  Even after i stopped taking it got no better even after 7 weeks. So tryed all kinds of things to help. Had a tube of FUOUCINONIDE and that worked . After 2 days the itch stopped and after 4 days the rash has been gone. What a relief.
posted 03/03/2010, comment (1)|
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Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

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I have Atrial Fibrillation: Will I be on Coumadin® Forever?

People who suffer with Atrial Fibrillation ask this question very, very frequently. It is a common worry.  Why?   A couple reasons seem to pop up when you ask patients.  First, people are afraid of the medication used to prevent strokes called warfarin. (The trade name and most commonly used medication is called... Read moreChevron
posted 09/08/2009, comments (10)|
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Diagnosed with an extreme amount of coronary calcium in my coronary arteries in 1997 and having been told by 7 cardiologists that because my cholesterol was normal, they had no clue to what was causing the calcification, I had no choice but to become involved in my own healthcare. To put this calcification score in perspective, 400 is acknowledged... Read moreChevron
posted 05/08/2008, comment (1)|
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