heart-letter
With the failure of torcetrapib, a drug that its maker hoped would raise HDL cholesterol, people seeking to lower their heart disease risk should rely on traditional strategies: exercise, diet, weight control.
More Americans have their hypertension under control. Folic acid does not prevent heart attacks. Exercise after heart surgery is safe and beneficial. Program your cell phone with an emergency contact.
A new, stronger type of magnet used in some jewelry and clothing can interfere with the operation of a pacemaker or other implanted cardiac device if placed too close to it.
For the health of my heart and arteries, how does regular consumption of red wine compare with grape juice or the equivalent in grapes?
While toxins such as mercury and PCBs are present in seafood, the amounts are considered safe, and the health benefits of omega-3 fats are much more significant than any risk posed by the toxins.
Researchers are exploring how bacteria in the mouth might play a role in heart disease, though there is still no conclusive evidence that the two are linked.
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.