Heart Health - Vascular Disease
Cholesterol Health
It's THE VAP TEST - Vertical Auto Profile. It surfaced a decade ago and is emerging as the preferred choice to check cholesterol levels.
It's THE VAP TEST - Vertical Auto Profile. It surfaced a decade ago and is emerging as the preferred choice to check cholesterol levels.
Every year a million Americans have to have a metal stent put in their arteries to keep them open and the blood flowing. Soon those patients may have a new --metal free option: a dissolvable heart stent.
Over 5 Million People In the US Are Affected By Heart Failure
According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, 5.2 million people in the United States are affected by heart failure- and those numbers continue to rise.
Two Generic Drugs Could Protect Against Strokes
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
Noisy Roads Could Increase Your Blood Pressure
People who are constantly exposed to noisy roads have an increased risk for high blood pressure.
Vitamin B May Do Nothing for Heart Disease
Researchers say B-vitamins like folic acid, B12, and B6 do nothing to prevent heart disease.
People with Broken Heart Syndrome usually have an intensely stressful physical or emotional event right before having heart-attack like symptoms.
Diabetic Women Are At Risk for a Dangerous Heart Condition
Women with diabetes are at risk for atrial fibrillation.
A Gout Drug Could Help High Blood Pressure
New research shows a high fructose diet increases blood pressure in men-- but a drug used to treat gout could help.
Soldiers In Combat Are More Likely to Have High Blood Presure
American servicemen and women in combat are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than other military personnel.
