The American Heart Association recommends cholesterol testing every five years for those over 20 years of age. Fasting blood work is the process for determining cholesterol levels, and the laboratory produces a lipid profile. The lipid profile reports figures for four different readings or numbers,

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Using speckle-tracking strain echocardiography, this study identified the contributing factors for right ventricular dysfunction in patients with a history of myocardial infarction.

Prospective data indicate a direct and significant association between excess weight and the relative risk of total stroke and its two major subtypes. Findings emphasize the importance of weight loss.

An arrhythmia is when your heart rate is outside of the normal range of 60 to 100 beats per minute. A fast heart rate is called a tachyarrhythmia or a tachycardia. When your body needs more oxygen, your heart must pump faster to meet the need. But if your heart rate increases when your body does no

When should you measure a resting pulse? The National Institutes of Health states the body should be at rest for a minimum of 10 minutes beforehand. Newborns, children, adults and athletes have different resting heart rates. Deviations from standard pulse rates, as established by the NIH, can be an

When a 'ministroke' strikes, immediate medical care may help prevent a bigger stroke.

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Have advances in ventricular arrhythmia ablation failed to produce a comparable improvement in procedural outcomes?

If you are asking yourself, "How can I lower my cholesterol quickly" you aren't alone. According to the American Heart Association approximately 98 million adults in the US have high cholesterol levels. Because high cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to heart attacks, it's important

American Heart Association releases statement saying risk may be increased if artery wall is torn

Choosing gifts can be challenging. The right gift for a stroke survivor can last for years to come.

When your doctor checks your cholesterol levels, you receive readings on your total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are a form of fat in your blood. They can become elevated due to genetic disorders, undiagnosed diseases or an unhealthy lifestyle.

Falling fruit flies may be the key to a cure for Parkinson's disease, according to a study appearing in the journal Nature.

Administering clot-busting drugs within 90 minutes of mild stroke boosts odds for recovery, experts say

Study: 1 in 20 people who suffers a transient ischemic attack has a major stroke within a week. Experts urge emergency treatment for TIAs.

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Triglycerides are a form of fat used for energy. Some people have elevated levels which can lead to problems like coronary artery disease. Certain types of medications can dramatically lower levels.

A racing heart can occur from physical exertion, stress, sickness, menopause, a pre-existing heart condition or for no apparent reason at all. Sometimes, an electrical malfunction within the heart can cause a sporadic racing heart. Racing hearts can be treated with medication, physical maneuvers (i