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Skipping a beat – the surprise of palpitations

There are many possible causes of heart palpitations, including smoking, stress, and some medications. Though they are typically not serious or life-threatening, it can be difficult to determine the underlying cause.

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Heart Beat: Peripheral artery disease and stroke

People who have had a transient ischemic attack or a stroke should consider getting an ankle-brachial index test to check for peripheral artery disease.

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In brief

Brief reports on giving proper attention to high triglycerides, undermining cardiovascular drug therapy with unhealthy lifestyle choices, and an apparent bonus from taking a statin: reduced risk of blood clots.

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When quitters are winners

Many people do not realize that smoking is as bad for cardiovascular health as it is for the lungs. Quitting has some almost-immediate benefits, and after 20 years quitters have the same risk of death as nonsmokers.

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Heart Beat: Teachable moment

Research has established that heart disease tends to run in families, so if a family member has a heart attack or stroke, it should serve as a motivator for other family members to see their doctors.

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Heart beat: Trial gives nod to home warfarin monitoring

Home monitoring devices for use by people taking warfarin compared favorably to regular blood tests done at a medical facility.

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Trial fails to enhance cholesterol drug’s reputation

Research found that the cholesterol drug Vytorin, which combines Zetia with the statin Zocor, is no more effective than a statin alone at preventing plaque from growing in arteries.

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Heart beat: CT scans may interfere with pacemakers, other devices

People with a pacemaker or ICD know they need to avoid MRIs. The FDA says that the CT scans may also interfere with these devices, but that they can be safely shut off for the duration of the scan.

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Heart Beat: Trial Watch

A new study is comparing methods of treating leg pain caused by peripheral artery disease.

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Heart Beat: It’s never too late for healthy eating and exercise

Changing one’s dietary and exercise habits is beneficial to overall health, regardless of age.

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