Heart & Vascular Health: Symptoms
PLAC Has Nothing to Do With Your Teeth
01/22/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityTo better assess your risk, your doctor may order a PLAC test, which was approved in 2003 by the Food and Drug Administration as a marker for future…
Do You Really Need More Lipoprotein Tests?
01/09/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityIn addition to the lipid profile, some doctors order one or more of the following tests. Are they really necessary?
When Can Coronary Calcium Scans Predict Heart Attacks?
12/20/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityIn recent years, a test called EBCT (electron beam computed tomography), which measures the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries (CAC), has been…
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Statin Aches and Pains Could Be Serious
07/03/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityTo avoid kidney damage from statins, you should inform your doctor at once if you develop new muscle pain while taking a statin.
Shortness of Breath May Predict Heart Disease
05/05/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityTell your doctor about shortness of breath, even if you don't think you're sick and are tempted to blame it on your age.
Did You Really Have a Heart Attack?
04/17/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityCardiologists have known for years that people can have unrecognized heart attacks; they have been studied mainly in young people, and estimates of…
Shortness of Breath Can Be a Dangerous Symptom
02/07/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityShortness of breath (dyspnea) can result from lung disease or simply from being out of shape. But shortness of breath can also be a significant risk…
New Heart Risk Predictor for Women
03/02/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityAlthough cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, it's often hard to tell whether a woman is prone to having a heart attack or stroke.
What's Your Pacemaker's Fate after Death?
12/14/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityIt is illegal in the United States to reuse such devices. But did you know they can be donated to charity for use overseas?
Atrial Fibrillation, Part 1: Many Causes
09/17/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityA great danger of atrial fibrillation is the formation of blood clots due to the slow movement of blood through the left atrium.
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