heart-letter
Determining the correct dosage of warfarin for a heart patient can take several weeks. A company is selling a test that it claims will shorten the process, but there is no evidence yet to support the claim.
Is fat-free half-and-half good for you?
Pacemakers and other implanted cardiac devices can be removed after a person’s death and recycled for patients who cannot afford them. If you wish to do this, you should have a medical directive stating so.
Among the many types of blood pressure medications available, some have a tendency to increase blood sugar levels, but this does not necessarily lead to a higher risk of diabetes.
A study comparing different forms of exercise for people with moderate heart failure found that ballroom dancing was as effective as a traditional exercise regimen, and also improved patients’ quality of life.
How would I know if I had an enlarged heart?