The aim of this study was to investigate if transmitral Doppler flow can detect early abnormalities of the diastolic left ventricular function during the indeterminate phase of Chagas' disease.

A series of young men, most with a recent history of flu-like illness, presented with chest pain and ST segment elevation, but normal coronary angiogram. Might viral myocarditis be the cause?

Find special feature stories and news on Parkinson's Disease Health at WebMD

How long it will take to lower triglyceride levels with fish oil will depend on how well you also incorporate other therapies for hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides). Using fish oil is encouraged in addition to an overall change in lifestyle, which is the primary recommendation for lowering hi

Lipitor is a cholesterol-reducing drug called atorvastatin calcium, classified as a statin. Manufactured by Pfizer, Lipitor blocks production of cholesterol by the liver. Doctors usually prescribe statins after other attempts to lower cholesterol, such as diet and exercise, have not been ineffective

What precautions are needed regarding ablation for atrial flutter -- in patients with severe pulmonary hypertension?

If your cholesterol count is not where it should be, become your own advocate and make changes to improve your health. Combine diet, exercise and, if necessary, medication to reduce your risk of heart disease and at the same time become stronger and reduce body fat. Lifestyle changes you make now to

Severe disability can lead to some medical complications after a stroke. Learn how to avoid the complications of being confined to bed after a stroke.

Is cryoablation a safe and effective treatment for AVNRT -- when compared to RFA?

Atrial fibrillation is a major cause of ischemic stroke, but is aspirin a major help for stroke prevention or not?

Whether you're carrying some extra pounds or not, exercise can help reduce cholesterol. Thirty to 60 minutes of physical activity daily is recommended to aid in weight loss and maintenance. Exercise can reduce "bad cholesterol" and unhealthy triglycerides while boosting "good cholesterol."

Definition of the word "neuron"

Does marathon running put amateur athletes at risk of exercise-induced myocardial and renal dysfunction?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all the body's cells. The liver manufactures all the cholesterol needed to make hormones, vitamin D, and enzymes that aid in digestion. High cholesterol levels are implicated in a host of diseases, including stroke, diabetes, coronary heart disease,

The authors sought to test the hypothesis that biventricular pacing exerts no obvious potentially deleterious effects on markers of cardiac repolarization in the surface ECG.

Lipoproteins carry cholesterol through the bloodstream. Cholesterol produced by the liver is combined with protein in order to move the cholesterol throughout the body. There are four types of lipoproteins classified based on density: chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL and HDL. The density is based on the f

The Brain Attack Coalition designs the guidelines that all hospitals in the United States should follow for stroke prevention and treatment. But who are they?

This study describes the authors' echocardiographic results with CRT after long-term prospective follow-up in patients in daily practice.

Calculating dose rates is an important part of nursing and health care. It also comes into play with over-the-counter medications. Knowing the correct amount to take or to give your loved ones will keep them safe and allow the medicine taken to do its job.

A flagpole rope operates on a simple pulley.ny_flag05 image by cilin from Fotolia.comDating to the Renaissance period, people have agreed that the six "simple machines" are the pulley, the lever, the inclined plane, wheel and axle, the screw, and the wedge. The pulley is the simple...