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Monday, October, 26, 2009

What Are Some Treatments For Coronary Heart Disease

Clinical trial: Vytorin vs. Lipitor in seniors with high cholesterol

October 03, 2008
This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Vytorin versus Lipitor in elderly patients with high cholesterol who are at high to moderately high risk for coronary heart disease. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Heart disease and osteoporosis: Same problem, different place?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...absolutely convinced that the connection between coronary heart disease and osteoporosis is... Read more »

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The Heart-Bone Health Connection
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...uncovered a curious connection:   Women who have coronary heart disease have more osteoporosis... Read more »

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The Untold Story: Heart Disease is a Reversible Process
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...process.  For the great majority of people, coronary heart disease is something that you... Read more »

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The Detection Gap
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...Never heard of it? That's the wide expanse between coronary heart disease detected by... Read more »

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Erectile dysfunction—Red flag for heart disease?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...available, low-radiation, low-cost method to detect hidden coronary heart disease). If hidden... Read more »

Health Guide

Fish Oil and Heart Disease
...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... Read more »
Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
...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... Read more »
What is Cholesterol?: A Patient Guide
...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... Read more »
What is Coronary Heart Disease?
...of oxygen.Common SymptomsChest PainCold sweats, shortness of breath and lightheadednessHeart attackCoronary heart disease commonly leads to heart attack. If you believe you are experiencing a... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...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... Read more »

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