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Cardiovascular Disease
Treat complete heart risk
March 01, 2010
Tailoring treatment to individual heart attack risk was more effective in preventing heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death than strategies to lower cholesterol.
Statin approved for primary CVD prevention
February 09, 2010
FDA approval was based on the JUPITER study, which evaluated Crestor in a previously unstudied population.
Grape seed beneficial in fight against cancer and heart disease
Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP. January 29, 2010
Considering the health benefits of drinking red wine, it's not surprising to learn that grape seeds may contain significant levels of antioxidants.
Sit-and-reach test yields clues to heart health
January 27, 2010
Results support the hypothesis that a less flexible body indicates arterial stiffening, especially in middle-aged and older adults.
Lowering CVD risk among pediatric patients
Carl Sherman January 04, 2010
In the future, more and more children with cardiac risk factors, such as obesity and diabetes, will be treated in the primary-care setting.
Statin therapy initiated in a man with hepatitis C and elevated cholesterol
Debbie A Friedrich, MS, ARNP, FNP-BC September 28, 2009
Given a family history of cardiovascular disease, the patient became concerned after an employee health screening.
Olive oil
Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP August 31, 2009
The benefits of olive oil go beyond its well-deserved reputation for lowering cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Concomitant proton-pump inhibitors and clopidogrel associated with adverse cardiovascular events
Alan Ehrlich, MD August 13, 2009
Red yeast rice
August 13, 2009
Red yeast rice is being hailed as a natural cholesterol-lowering agent. Perhaps more significant is its apparent anti-inflammatory action.
Health problems linked with state of the gums
August 12, 2009
The relationship between dental and medical health has been spotlighted in several recent research- and policy-oriented developments.
Chest pain mistaken as bronchitis
David S. Starr, MD, JD July 23, 2009
A woman's coronary disease is overlooked due in part to her history of phantom symptoms.
Is every heart attack foreseeable?
Ann W. Latner, JD July 07, 2009
The ECG and stress test were normal, so a pair of clinicians saw no reason to order emergency care.
Hair loss as a side effect of statins?
June 05, 2009
Glucose control and cardiovascular disease
May 14, 2009
Is it more important to control fasting blood glucose levels or postprandial spikes?
Preoperative workups in patients with MI or renal failure
April 17, 2009
Algorithm identifies risk for chronic kidney disease
April 17, 2009
A new algorithm helps predict which patients who have currently healthy kidneys are most likely to develop chronic kidney disease within a decade.
Cocoa aids cardiovascular health
Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP April 17, 2009
Consumed in moderation, the right type of chocolate may do more than satisfy a craving--it can also improve cerebral blood flow and lower blood pressure.
Perioperative beta blockers reduce rate of nonfatal MI
Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH April 10, 2009
But increase stroke and may increase mortality
Trio of findings challenge Framingham tool
April 08, 2009
Three recent studies indicate that the Framingham risk score goes only so far as a predictor of cardiovascular problems.
The links between oral and systemic health
Jeffrey Astroth, DDS, MSPH February 26, 2009
While research into specific cause-and-effect relationships continues, there are still plenty of reasons to encourage patients to take care of their mouth.
Who should have carotid ultrasound?
February 25, 2009
More and more offices are performing their own carotid ultrasounds. In light of recent guidelines published by...
Switch cholesterol therapy?
February 23, 2009
Rosuvastatin lowers mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with high CRP, normal cholesterol
Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH February 18, 2009
Anxiety and cardiac disorders
February 16, 2009
I have read that anxiety can be an early symptom of cardiac disorders. What screening tests would help clinicians detect...
Anticoagulation in Cardiomyopathy?
February 13, 2009
Is there a role for anticoagulation in a patient who has nonischemic cardiomyopathy with...
CRP vs. LDL as a stroke predictor
December 23, 2008
New AAP recommendations for childhood lipid screening
Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH December 22, 2008
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a clinical report on lipid screening and cardiovascular health in childhood, which replaces the 1998 policy statement on cholesterol in childhood.
Fibrate used in combination with statin approved
December 16, 2008
The FDA has approved Trilipix (fenofibric acid), a delayed-release capsule for use along with diet to treat dyslipidemia. Trilipix is the first fibrate to be approved for use in combination with a statin.
Top 10 health stories of 2008
December 11, 2008
Blood sugar goals, stem cells, CT scans, health reform--these are some of the issues to make the list of most important stories of the year, as chosen by the Harvard Health Letter.
Flaxseed
Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP December 10, 2008
High in essential fatty acids, flaxseed—as well as meal and oil derived from it—are touted as effective agents to lower LDL and reduce cardiovascular (CV) risks.
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