Peripheral artery disease often goes untreated until it is too late, and research suggests that millions of people with peripheral artery disease are not taking the appropriate medications to control it.
After smoking for over 15 years, I finally quit eight months ago, but I still miss my cigarettes. I recently heard about electronic cigarettes. Are they safe?
Researchers are still exploring the concept of a pill that combines aspirin, a statin, and two or more blood pressure medications.
Carotid arteries that become narrowed by atherosclerosis can lead to a transient ischemic attack or a stroke. This situation can be treated by either an artery-opening procedure, or by medical therapy.
Medications for erectile dysfunction may useful in treating the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The results of the COURAGE trial were expected to change the attitude of doctors regarding angioplasty procedures, but it seems that this shift has not happened.
Resistant hypertension can be brought down to a safer level, but it requires extra effort and careful attention.
Most people now consume more sodium than potassium, but it should be the other way around. The ratio is important to heart health.
My doctor told me to check my heart rate when I feel certain symptoms, but I don’t know how to do it? Can you explain?
I read the column about dietary guidelines and caloric percentages, but I’m not a math guy. Any chance you could put it in English for me?