Heart Disease
Taking Short Breaks From Sitting May Help Waistline and Heart
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDay News) — If you sit all day at an office and worry about its effect on your weight and health, take a few breaks. Even a little more activity spread through the average workday boosts health, … Read more
High Level of ‘Good’ Cholesterol Alone May Not Protect Heart
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDay News) — High levels of HDL cholesterol — the “good” kind — have long been thought to help protect against heart disease. But new research finds that having high levels of HDL cholesterol may matter less … Read more
Fish Oil May Help Some Heart Failure Patients
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) — For heart failure patients whose condition is controlled with standard care, omega-3 fatty acid supplements appear to improve their condition even more, a small study suggests. Omega-3 fatty acid supplements seem to boost heart … Read more
Absent Pulmonary Valve: Causes, Symptoms, Signs & Treatment
Absent pulmonary valve is a rare defect in which the pulmonary valve that carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs is either missing or poorly formed. This condition is present at birth (congenital). Alternative Names Absent pulmonary valve … Read more
Ischaemic Heart Disease – Part 3
Ischaemic Heart Disease Part 3: Ischaemic Heart Disease – Part 2
Ischaemic Heart Disease – Part 2
Ischaemic Heart Disease Part 2: Ischaemic Heart Disease – Part 1
Ischaemic Heart Disease – Part 1
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How Risky Is Coronary Heart Disease
Since it is becoming a common medical malady, it is important to be aware of the risk factors for coronary heart disease. There are a number of irregular conditions that affect the heart and the vessels supplying the heart with … Read more
