The term cardiovascular refers to the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular). The cardiovascular system includes the heart, arteries, veins, arterioles, venules, and capillaries.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.—but this is even more evident in the... Read more »
Do patients with RA have an increased risk of developing heart disease? Yes. In a previous post, Is there a link between Rheumatoid... Read more »
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Researcher suggests that eating nuts regularly can significantly reduce the incidence of heart disease. In a review by the Penn State... Read more »
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In a finding that speaks to the complicated connection between having migraines with aura and an increased risk of cardiovascular trouble, Harvard... Read more »
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... Read more »