Cardiac Decompensation
Congestive heart failure med shows promising results
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure
By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health ExpertCongestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission in the... Read more »
Is the FDA a watchdog or a dog?
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health ExpertThe latest news about the diabetes drugs Avandia (rosiglitazone) and its close relative Actos... Read more »
Hot tubs and heart disease: Trouble or treatment?
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“HEALTH CARE”: A Term with No Meaning Part I
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Health Guide
Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations of this syndrome are the development of shortness... Read more »Chapter 2: Is It Safe for Me to Exercise?
Every Crisis Is an OpportunityDr. Andrew Puckett is a busy man with an impressive list of titles after his name. The 60-year-old associate dean for medical education at Duke University, in Durham,... Read more »Medications for Congestive Heart Failure
Many different medications are used in the treatment of heart failure. They include:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsAngiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs)Beta... Read more »Congestive Heart Failure: Surgery and Recovery
Surgery and DevicesRevascularization SurgeryRevascularization surgery helps to restore blood flow to the heart. It can treat blocked arteries in patients with coronary artery disease and may help... Read more »Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (Though usually occurring... Read more »Images
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