Congestive Cardiac Failure
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October 03, 2008
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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?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health ExpertIn many cultures throughout history and even today, the methods of bathing are different from ours.... Read more »
“HEALTH CARE”: A Term with No Meaning Part I
By Dr. Gross , Health ExpertIn a recent column, I spoke of "well trained philosophers" who are the equivalent of certain basic... Read more »
CPAP Helps Sleep Apnea Sufferers, And Their Spouses Too!
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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 »Breathing difficulty
Breathing difficulties involve a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air. See also difficulty breathing - first aid. ... Read more »Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form and totally stop blood flow in a coronary artery,... Read more »Pericardiocentesis
Pericardial tap; Percutaneous pericardiocentesis Normal Values There is normally a small amount of clear, straw-colored fluid in the pericardial... Read more »Images
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