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Dr. William Davis

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posted 03/09/2009, comments (6)

No-Flush Niacin

What nutritional supplement increases "good" HDL cholesterol 10-20 mg/dl, reduces triglycerides, reduces small LDL particles (the number one cause for heart disease in the U.S.), even reduces risk for heart attack substantially with no side-effects? It doesn't even require a prescription. If we believed the advertising claims, that bill... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

Dr. Cynthia Shelby Lane Answers Your Questions About Heart Disease

Last month I gave you the opportunity to submit the questions you'd like answered. Many of you took advantage of the opportunity and asked a question - thank you! You'll be very pleased with the results of this interview and the answers and insight Dr. Shelby-Lane has provided. Lisa Nelson RD #1: What role does... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

Should You Receive Treatment for Very Low HDL Levels?

Lisa Nelson RD #5: Should individuals with low HDL levels receive treatment even if all other levels are normal? Dr. Shelby-Lane: According to ScienceDaily (May 29, 2005) - High circulating levels of the "good cholesterol" HDL are associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL helps the liver excrete extra cholesterol by... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comment (1)

What is a Leaky Valve?

Lisa Nelson RD #3: Please explain briefly what a leaking valve is and if someone chooses not to correct a "leaky valve" via surgery what's the long term prognosis? Dr. Shelby-Lane: A leaky valve is a condition in which the blood flow is altered by a valve that allows blood to flow backwards, otherwise known as... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (0)

Irregular Heart beat ...

If seeking interventional treatment, it's important that you trust your doctor, and that you make sure that the doctor you choose is actually the one who operates on you. This is especially true at teaching hospitals. Read my experience here: Adventures in Cardiology

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