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Parkinson's Disease and Counseling
WebMD discusses counseling options when coping with Parkinson's disease and the mental and emotional problems that can come with it.
The Effect of Smoking on HDL & LDL Cholesterol
Though cholesterol, a fatty substance in the body, is needed for cell formation and other essential processes, too much can lead to heart disease. Unfortunately, a combination of too much cholesterol and smoking can be fatal.
Programming ICDs to Prolong Time to First Shock
Find out how delaying shock therapy through device programming works for patients receiving prophylactic ICDs.
How Does the Heart Work with Other Organs to Keep the Body Healthy?
IntroductionThe heart is the most vital organ in the human body. The heart keeps you alive and ensures that the other organs are healthy. It is responsible for pumping blood through blood vessels and veins to reach the other organs in the body. The organs rely on the heart for its...
Periprocedural Dabigatran in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Evidence has been growing about performing atrial fibrillation ablation under continuous warfarin administration rather than bridging with LMWH. . .
Quantifying RVD in Patients With Old Myocardial Infarction
Using speckle-tracking strain echocardiography, this study identified the contributing factors for right ventricular dysfunction in patients with a history of myocardial infarction.
High Blood Pressure and the Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
Important information about high blood pressure and the reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome
How to Say the Right Thing to a Stroke Survivor
What can you say to someone who has a serious health problem? Find out what someone with a severe illness needs to hear from you.
Holistic Treatment for Lowering Cholesterol
You may be tired of conventional medicine and are looking for alternative ways to lower your cholesterol. You may have heard of holistic medicine, but you are not sure how that would help your cholesterol levels.
Renal Revascularization Using an Endovascular Graft:
Cases successfully treated with laparoscopic assisted aortorenal bypass using an endovascular graft.
About Periapical Periodontitis
Periapical periodontitis is the inflammation of the tissue adjacent to the tip of the tooth's root, known as the periapical tissue. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, the loosening of teeth, redness and pockets, where the gum and bone recede from the tooth. Bacteria is known as the cause and if le
How Early Is Early Enough to Prevent Stroke in AF?
Are subclinical, device-detected episodes of atrial tachycardia associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke?
What Is the Range of Wireless Heart Monitors?
A wireless monitor is a portable transmitter that continuously records the heart rhythm of a patient and transmits this data to a receiver. It is not wired to a bedside monitor. This allows the patient to move freely.
Medical Student Challenge- Test Yourself With Patient Case #1 of 4
A challenging patient case. Can you figure out what is wrong? Share your answer with the doctor game! This is case #1 of 4 challenging stroke cases.
Tips for Starting a Cholesterol-Lowering Diet
Beginning a cholesterol lowering diet shouldn't be a daunting task. This article will show you how to make a smooth transition into following a heart healthy diet.
The History of Fluorescein Angiography
After the launch of a research program in 1959, the technique of retinal fluorescein angiography was first described and documented by two Indiana University students --- senior medical student Harold Novotny and intern David Alvis --- in 1961.
Brain-Training Device May Ease Stroke Paralysis
Preliminary study finds benefits long after attack
Mushrooms- A Stroke Fighting Superfood
Mushrooms have many features that fight stroke. Learn more about the beneficial stroke-fighting action of mushrooms.
Assessment of Markers for Identifying Patients at Risk
Which of the following factors, if any, predict risk in Brugada syndrome patients? SCN5A mutation, pharmacologic challenge, VF inducibility, or late potential by signal-averaged ECG?
Blacks Less Likely to Get Important Stroke Drug
There is an effective tool to help minimize the devastating effects of a stroke, but not everyone is being offered the therapy. Blacks, in particular, are less likely to be given this potentially life saving drug.