Cholesterol is a waxy, soft substance found in the human body. Some cholesterol occurs in the body naturally, while other cholesterol comes from food. The human body requires a little cholesterol to properly function, but an excessive amount may clog arteries and result in heart disease. Here are fi

The authors outline their protocol for combining traditional treadmill cardiac stress testing with echocardiography in the evaluation of several types of cardiac disease.

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.

At normal levels, triglycerides pose no harm. However, when levels begin to spike, it may be a sign of a current or future illness, ranging from heart disease to type 2 diabetes.

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?

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When concerned about your cholesterol, HDL and LDL are two numbers to which you should pay special attention. If your cholesterol is high, that means you want to raise your HDL and lower your LDL.

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

The aorta receives blood from the left ventricle through the aortic valve and distributes the blood to the rest of the body. Aortic valve stenosis is a condition where the aortic valve does not open wide enough for blood to pass through it. Rheumatic fever is one cause of aortic valve stenosis. Sym

Are women with ischemic heart disease less likely to experience appropriate ICD therapies for ventricular arrhythmias?

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?

Learn more about the acute efficacy and safety profile of nMARQ for pulmonary vein isolation in AF ablation procedures.

Heart palpitations are felt after the heart skips a beat or rapidly flutters. A heart palpitation also occurs when the heart beats too fast or too slow. The patient feels tightness in the chest area, but the feelings can also happen in the throat or neck. If heart palpitations are diagnosed in a pat

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

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? Some people call a transient ischemic attack (TIA) a mini - stroke, because the symptoms are like those of a stroke but do not last long.

It told them what the symptoms are and what to do if they see someone having one

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?