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Salt intake affects blood pressure, and can increase the risk of heart disease. Most of the salt people eat is added to foods during processing, so it is relatively easy to reduce salt consumption by choosing foods more carefully.
A new type of CT scan produces a clearer image of the heart than current methods, and without the need for an invasive catheter. Though there are some drawbacks to its use, the test may be helpful in emergency settings, when a quick diagnosis is needed.
A Dutch study that recommends starting to take a statin medication prior to having vascular surgery supports existing advice from the American Heart Association.
In an emergency cardiac arrest situation, rapid cooling of the body can improve a person’s chance of survival and limit the possibility of brain damage.
An electrocardiogram test is an important tool in diagnosing heart disease. Doctors can analyze the information to evaluate a patient’s condition and identify problems.
I am 86 years old and have been taking Fosamax to strengthen my bones for nearly 10 years. A few months ago, I suddenly fainted and was later diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Did that happen because I was taking Fosamax?
Tiny parts of chromosomes called telomeres appear to have a relationship to the development of heart disease, opening a new avenue of research.
Swimming is exercise that benefits the heart, lungs, and blood vessels, without the joint stress and potential pain caused by running.
Carefully following the discharge instructions after a heart attack, including participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program, provides a much better chance of a full recovery and preventing another attack.
You mentioned Centrum Cardio, a new multivitamin supplement that supposedly lowers cholesterol. Taking two tablets a day would deliver 25 micrograms of vitamin K. Is it wise to recommend this product for someone taking warfarin or other anticoagulants?