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Otong Kosasih

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THE TRUTH ABOUT CHOLESTEROL

Cholesterol is not the major culprit in heart disease. I know this may be hard to believe after all we have heard about the dangers of high cholesterol from our doctors, and the media. But the truth is, it is not the cholesterol levels themselves or the cholesterol containing foods that are the culprits in heart disease, it is those foods and any... Read moreChevron
posted 05/17/2011, comment (1)|
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Lisa Emrich

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Congestive Heart Failure

As mentioned in a previous post, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease, patients with RA have a significantly increased risk of heart attack and stroke and a shorter life expectancy as compared to the general population.  Rheumatoid arthritis may cause the the outer lining of the heart to swell (pericarditis) and cause heart complications.... Read moreChevron
posted 11/23/2009, comments (3)|
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Lisa Emrich

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cardiovascular Disease

Do patients with RA have an increased risk of developing heart disease?   Yes.  In a previous post, Is there a link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes?, I referenced a study which compared risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with RA versus diabetes.  The result of this study indicates that patients with RA... Read moreChevron
posted 11/20/2009, comments (2)|
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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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Getting To The Heart Of The Rheumatoid Arthritis-Cardiovascular Disease Controversy

I have discussed here more than once the increased risk of death in rheumatoid arthritis patients when compared to healthy individuals. Interestingly, one-third to one-half of premature deaths in rheumatoid arthritis is due to cardiovascular disease; and it appears that inflammation plays a large role in the hardening of the arteries seen in... Read moreChevron
posted 01/16/2009, comments (4)|
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Heart Disease and Lessons From Tim Russert

I interviewed Tim Russert once.He was speaking at univerity in Southeastern Virignia where I was worked as a newspaper reporter shortly after graduate school. I don't even remember the name of the school.It was a simple assignment. One that, for him, would be no big deal. He probably wouldn't remember it the next day. I worked very hard not to be... Read moreChevron
posted 06/15/2008, comments (2)|
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