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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Health Encyclopedia: Heart Disease And Women

Alternative Names

Women and heart disease


References

Mosca L, Banka CL, Benjamin EJ, et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: 2007 Update. Circulation. 2007; Published online before print February 19, 2007.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Heart disease and stroke "Lobby Day" hosted in Washington, DC
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...and disability from heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases--the nation's number... Read more »

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TAKE HEART: The Message is Working
By Ellen Haas , Health Expert

...all fats are created equal when it comes to heart disease prevention. Medical experts recommend... Read more »

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"Your heart disease is 'genetic'"
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

At 53, Sam had been through the wringer with heart disease. He suffered his first heart attack at... Read more »

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Would You Like to Ask Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane a Question?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Emergency Physicians.  Her areas of expertise include cardiovascular disease prevention,... Read more »

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With Mercury and Pesticides, Is Fish Oil Safe?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...fatty acids are a critical ingredient in any heart disease prevention program. Judging from the... Read more »

Health Guide

Stroke secondary to atherosclerosis
...hemorrhage. References Mosca L, Banka CL, Benjamin EJ, et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: 2007 Update. Circulation. 2007; Published online... Read more »
Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis
...hemorrhage. References Mosca L, Banka CL, Benjamin EJ, et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: 2007 Update. Circulation. 2007; Published online... Read more »
Stroke secondary to FMD
...hemorrhage. References Mosca L, Banka CL, Benjamin EJ, et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: 2007 Update. Circulation. 2007; Published online... Read more »
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
...prevent stroke. References Mosca L, Banka CL, Benjamin EJ, et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: 2007 Update. Circulation. 2007; Published... Read more »
Stroke secondary to cardiogenic embolism
...hemorrhage. References Mosca L, Banka CL, Benjamin EJ, et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: 2007 Update. Circulation. 2007; Published online... Read more »

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