Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
Health Encyclopedia: Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease; Arteriosclerotic heart disease; CHD; CAD
Prevention
- See your health care provider regularly.
- Don't smoke.
- Eat a low fat, low cholesterol diet.
- Eat well-balanced meals that include several daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
- Develop a routine exercise regimen. Short, frequent sessions of exercise are preferable to a complete sedentary lifestyle. Walking instead of driving, taking the stairs...
Expert & Community Posts
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...Menstruation has stopped Smoking Family history of arteriosclerotic heart disease before age... Read more »
The Untold Story: Heart Disease is a Reversible Process
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...process. For the great majority of people, coronary heart disease is something that you... Read more »
What Is The Relationship Between Depression and Heart Disease?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert...in one's life predisposed the individual to future coronary heart disease. Surprisingly, the... Read more »
The Detection Gap
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...Never heard of it? That's the wide expanse between coronary heart disease detected by... Read more »
Coronary Heart Disease Plays a Major Role in the Life Expectancy of People with Schizophrenia
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert...out of 3 people with the illness actually die of coronary heart disease (CHD). Some research... Read more »
Health Guide
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
...• Menstruation has stopped • Smoking • Family history of arteriosclerotic heart disease before age 60 • High blood... Read more »Coronary heart disease
...also called coronary artery disease. Alternative Names Coronary artery disease; Arteriosclerotic heart disease; CHD; CAD Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »Taking Responsibility for your Weight
...extreme obesity is over 35). She had a family history that was remarkable for the death of her mother of arteriosclerotic heart disease at age 55. She was sent by her primary care physician... Read more »Coronary heart disease
Coronary artery disease; Arteriosclerotic heart disease; CHD; CAD Symptoms The symptoms associated with coronary heart disease may be pronounced,... Read more »Coronary heart disease
Coronary artery disease; Arteriosclerotic heart disease; CHD; CAD Treatment The treatment for CHD depends on your symptoms and the severity of... Read more »Images
Related News
Thyroid Hormone Linked to Heart Disease
May 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even so-called normal levels of the thyroid hormone known as thyrotropin may be putting women at risk for heart disease. New... Read summary »
OTC Statins: Empowering the Individual?
October 02, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some doctors are calling for people to have more control over their own heart health by allowing statins, medications now... Read summary »
Fitness Levels may Lower Death Risks
May 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Exercising regularly may offer more benefits than simply shedding extra pounds or relieving stress. A new analysis reveals a... Read summary »
Heart Disease and Happiness
July 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Better treatments for heart disease may help people live longer, but are they enjoying that extra time? A new study from the... Read summary »
Negative Emotions Affect Heart Disease Risk
October 22, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another reason to get along with the people close to you. New research finds those who have conflict with those they... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyHeartCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
