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Monday, October, 26, 2009

What Are The Effects Of Coronary Heart Disease

Clinical trial: Vytorin vs. Lipitor in seniors at risk for heart disease

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

Expert & Community Posts

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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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Annual Physical: Necessity—or waste of time?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...flow, reduced only in the most advanced phases of coronary heart disease when sufficient... 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 »

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What Is The Relationship Between Depression and Heart Disease?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...in one's life predisposed the individual to future coronary heart disease. Surprisingly, the... Read more »

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Does My Temperament/Personality Play a Role in My Risk for Heart Disease?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...misdiagnosed as having panic attacks when they actually have coronary heart disease. "Clinicians... 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 »
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 »
Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome
...infarction) is the most serious outcome of atherosclerosis. It can occur as a result of one or two effects of atherosclerosis:(1) If the artery becomes completely blocked and ischemia becomes so... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: References
...Fortmann SP, Quertermous T, et al. Statin and beta-blocker therapy and the initial presentation of coronary heart disease. Ann Intern Med. 2006;144(4):229-238.Holmes DR Jr, Teirstein P, Satler L,... Read more »

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