The term cardiovascular refers to the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular). The cardiovascular system includes the heart, arteries, veins, arterioles, venules, and capillaries.
Do patients with RA have an increased risk of developing heart disease? Yes. In a previous post, Is there a link between Rheumatoid... Read more »
It has been shown in the past there is a distinct connection between anxiety and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The questions,... Read more »
I have discussed here more than once the increased risk of death in rheumatoid arthritis patients when compared to healthy individuals. ... Read more »
Researcher suggests that eating nuts regularly can significantly reduce the incidence of heart disease. In a review by the Penn State... Read more »
The Internet is all abuzz with the recent news that people taking the drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) have significantly higher rates of... Read more »
Stimulant medication, often prescribed to help relieve the symptoms of ADHD, can sometimes cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure. Patients... Read more »
Over the last few years, there has been a great deal of discussion regarding Migraine disease and increased risk of stroke. There had not been,... Read more »
Findings of a study published in Neurology®, the Journal of the American Academy of Neurology add to previous findings that Migraine disease is... Read more »
A new study suggests that the combination med Vytorin (sold as Inegy overseas) may help patients reduce cardiovascular risks better than Crestor.... Read more »
According to a new study, reduced levels or a lack of a genetic factor known as Kruppel-like Factor 15 (KLF15) protects the aorta and heart's... Read more »