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    Dr. William Davis

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    posted 09/29/2009, comments (0)

    Cranberries: Flavonoid-rich, Antioxidant-rich Fruit for the Heart

    Cranberries will soon be bursting on the scene, fresh from the fall harvest.   Cranberries have a rich history of uses for health. Cranberry poultices to heal wounds were used during American colonial days. Sailors carried cranberries on long voyages to prevent scurvy (vitamin C deficiency).   More recently, cranberries have been... Read moreChevron
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    posted 09/21/2009, comment (1)

    Electric Shock for Atrial Fibrillation: Is it Dangerous?

    “You want to do what?” she asked.   “Because you have Atrial Fibrillation, I’d like to schedule you for an electrical cardioversion,” I said. A middle-aged woman with Atrial Fibrillation was in my office.  She was suffering with symptoms of fatigue and breathlessness.  Her heart was racing at... Read moreChevron
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    posted 09/17/2009, comments (0)

    What is Lp(a)?

    Let me tell you about Laura.       Laura is a slender, active 43-year old mother of two. Laura was concerned about her risk for heart disease, given her Dad's heart attack and bypass surgery at age 48, her brother's heart attack and two stents at age 42.   Laura has never smoked, has normal blood pressure (106/72), normal... Read moreChevron
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    posted 09/08/2009, comments (0)

    Vitamin D: A Cure for Metabolic Syndrome?

    Metabolic syndrome - you might know it as pre-diabetes - is that increasingly common collection of low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. 1 in 4 Americans now have it.     Metabolic syndrome might be better called "metabolic turmoil," since there's a boiling pot of metabolic disruptions at... Read moreChevron
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    posted 08/31/2009, comments (0)

    What is a TEE Heart Test?

    A TEE - Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram is a special ultrasound test for examining the heart in greater detail.An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart.  Most people are familiar with ultrasound.  Women who are pregnant generally get an ultrasound to look at the fetus.  We know that high quality pictures of the baby, pictures... Read moreChevron
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