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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.
A high intake of fructose, in foods like soda, pastries, and breakfast cereals, can lead to a buildup of fat in the liver, as well as an increase in bad cholesterol, blood pressure, and other factors that are bad for the heart.
I’m 64 and have had lone atrial fibrillation for about a decade. My doctor wants me to take a blood thinner, but I’d rather not do this. Should I follow her recommendation? Also, is it possible that endurance-type exercise led to my atrial fibrillation?
Researchers believe there may be a connection between heart failure and an increased incidence of broken bones.
When pausing CPR before administering a shock from a defibrillator, the shortest possible pause will help increase the cardiac arrest victim’s chances of survival.
Lowering blood pressure is a primary goal for those with hypertension, but if blood pressure goes too low in someone with high blood pressure, it can cause the heart to get overworked.
Carotid ultrasound tests are not necessary or helpful for people who are in good health and not experiencing any warning signs of stroke risk.
I had a heart attack three years ago at age 78. My doctor started me on lisinopril, carvedilol, and aspirin. My total cholesterol is 190, and my LDL is 128. Should I be taking a statin?
The American Heart Association hopes that its definition of ideal cardiovascular health will encourage people to strive to be healthier.
The Food and Drug Administration has concluded that angiotensin-receptor blocker medications used to treat high blood pressure do not increase the risk of developing lung cancer.