Heart Health - Vascular Disease
P.A.D. - Up to 12 Million People Suffer from it but Have No Idea
Left untreated, PAD can lead to amputation.
P.A.D. - Up to 12 Million People Suffer from it but Have No Idea
Left untreated, PAD can lead to amputation.
Lack of Vitamin D Could Lead to Stroke
A vitamin D deficiency could be associated with heart disease, stroke, and even death.
Heart Disease is the leading cause of premature death in women.
Quitting Smoking Can Extend Life After a Heart Attack
Quitting smoking can help extend the lives of heart attack victims.
Stem Cells May Help Heart Disease
Injecting bone marrow stem cells into the heart may help some patients with chronic myocardial ischemia, a form of heart disease.
Stem Cells Could Reverse Sickle Cell Anemia
Mini stem cell transplants can reverse the effects of sickle cell disease in adults, according to a small study from the NiH.
Childhood Cancer Survivor Could Lead to Heart Problems
Childhood cancer survivors have an increased risk for heart problems.
Stressful Sports Watching Can LEad to a Second Heart Attack
Men who have suffered a heart attack may want to wait until the big game is over to learn the score, or risk having another heart problem.
Pacemakers May Start Marketing Before Even Being Tested
Popular medical devices, like pacemakers, may not go through rigorous review before they are given premarket approval by the FDA.
A young medical student had a heart attack just after starting his workout at a health club.
