Monday, October, 26, 2009
Coronary Heart Disease Treatment
October 02, 2008
A poll of 879 doctors has found that 72 percent think patients with
coronary heart disease or diabetes are not getting the treatment
they need from single-therapy statins like Lipitor, Crestor, and
Zocor. In addition, 86 percent think that drugs like Vytorin that
treat two sources of cholesterol--the liver and intestines--are
likely to produce better results in these patients.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. William Davis
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Health Expert
...uncovered a curious connection: Women who have coronary heart disease have more osteoporosis...
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By Dr. William Davis
,
Health Expert
...absolutely convinced that the connection between coronary heart disease and osteoporosis is...
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By Jerry Kennard
,
Health Expert
...60 studies have consistently shown a link between coronary heart disease and depression. It is...
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By Dr. William Davis
,
Health Expert
...process. For the great majority of people, coronary heart disease is something that you...
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By Dr. William Davis
,
Health Expert
...Never heard of it? That's the wide expanse between coronary heart disease detected by...
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Health Guide
...of oxygen.Common SymptomsChest PainCold sweats, shortness of breath and lightheadednessHeart attack
Coronary heart disease commonly leads to heart attack. If you believe you are experiencing a...
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...heart disease. The US Food and Drug Administration also claims that Omega-3s play a role in reducing
coronary heart disease. Finally, the FDA has approved Omega-3 to treat high levels of...
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...study published in the April 2000 issue of Clinical Cardiology reported results in 33 patients with
coronary heart disease who received EECP. After five years, 64 percent did not need bypass...
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...What You Need to Know. Accessed January 17, 2002. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Coronary heart disease explained. Accessed January 17, 2002. What you should know...
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...cholesterol. What You Need to Know. Accessed January 17, 2002. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Coronary heart disease explained. Accessed January 17, 2002.What you should know about...
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