Heart health
How to reduce blood ...
Cholesterol is a natural fatty substance in the human body, that plays an essential role as a constituent of cell membranes and as a precursor of steroid hormones and bile acids. But when cholesterol ... more »
Prevention and treatment of ...
The first line of defense against atherosclerosis is a healthy lifestyle. Changes in diet and regular exercise may not only slow the progression of atherosclerosis, but even reverse its course. A ... more »
Atherosclerosis ...
Although atherosclerosis is a preventable and treatable condition, when untreated or improperly treated, it may lead to serious consequences. As a general rule, atherosclerosis complications ... more »
Risk factors in coronary artery
Being aware of the risk factors associated with atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease is the first step in preventing and managing these conditions. Extensive clinical and research studies have led to the identification of several factors (manageable or not) responsible for the increased risk of developing atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Unmanageable risk factors include age, gender and heredity. Many ... more »
Blood tests for hearth disease
The goals of blood testing for heart disease are to determine if observed symptoms are related to a heart condition or other disorders and to assess the potential presence of cardiovascular risk factors. Blood contains many substances whose ... more »
Atherosclerosis: what is it?
Atherosclerosis is a chronic progressive inflammatory disease affecting arterial walls (especially coronary artery walls) and potentially leading to the occurrence of acute cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction, angina pectoris and ... more »
Effects of dietary restriction on the aging heart
A recent study conducted by US researchers has revealed that dietary restriction (or calorie restriction) has many beneficial effects on the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway in the heart and that the preservation of this pathway may be a potential ... more »
Statins May Worsen Symptoms In Some Cardiac Patients
A new study has found that statins have beneficial effects on patients with systolic heart failure, but those with diastolic heart failure experienced the opposite effect, including increased dyspnea, fatigue and decreased exercise ... more »
Small Increases In Phosphorus Mean Higher Risk Of Heart Disease
Higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries -- a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a new ... more »
Three Killer Indicators Identified That Are Even Worse Than High Cholesterol
Researchers in the UK have identified a particular combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack and cause a three-fold increase in the risk of ... more »
