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April 01, 2009
Expert & Community Posts
New Study Explains Steady Rate of New Heart Attacks, But Lower Mortality Rate
By HeartHawk , Health Expert...and lifestyle changes being made that the rate of heart attacks would be dropping like a rock. ... Read more »
Is Heart-Healthy Good for the Brain?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...levels in check, so we keep our arteries clear and our hearts healthy. This brings me to... Read more »
What Is The Relationship Between Depression and Heart Disease?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health ExpertIt isn't called a broken heart for nothing. Numerous studies have found an association between... Read more »
Ask the Expert: What are Healthy Resting Heart Rates for Men and Women?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health ExpertQuestion: What are healthy resting heart rates for men and women of different ages? Answer: Normal... Read more »
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 »How to Make the Most of Visits with your Heart Doctor
Doctors are eager to offer patients quality care that can help individuals take better control of their health. Because physicians are often overworked, providing your physician with facts concerning... Read more »Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery
The Heart Attack Patient Guide describes what you are likely to experience when having a heart attack, as well as your recovery and treatment. This guide describes the various stages... Read more »Heart Attack Stories: Share Your Heart Disease Story
We're always looking for individuals to write about their experiences with heart disease. Here's how you can contribute yours Heart Disease Connection thrives because individuals like you are willing... Read more »What is Coronary Heart Disease?
How It HappensThe heart pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients throughout the entire body by way of a network of arteries. The heart itself must also be supplied with oxygen-rich blood... Read more »Images
Medications
...Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is... Read more »
...beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart... Read more »
...high blood pressure. It is also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High... Read more »
...high blood pressure. It is also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High... Read more »
...Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. This... Read more »
Related News
Toxic Gas Protects Hearts
November 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It stinks and strikes fear in the hearts of those who work underground, but the toxic gas hydrogen sulfide may be a lifesaver... Read summary »
Simple Test Identifies Whos at High Risk After a Heart Attack
March 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) A two-in-one test may help save the lives of heart attack patients. New research from the University of Calgary, Canada shows two... Read summary »
Heart Failure: A Growing Epidemic
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seniors are being treated for heart failure at alarming rates. A new study warns rates are now at epidemic proportions. "The... Read summary »
ED Early Warning for Heart Attack?
October 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Erectile dysfunction gives a two- to three-year early warning of a heart attack, but many doctors are ignoring that link, warns... Read summary »
Catching Heart Attacks Earlier
September 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Early detection is the key to surviving a heart attack, but catching these attacks in time isn't easy. Now researchers from... Read summary »
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