Heart & Vascular Health: Symptoms
Can CT Scans Accurately Assess Heart Disease Risk?
04/22/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityAt a cost of about $1,000 per procedure, CT angiography is cheaper than conventional angiography but it has several serious drawbacks.
The Rheumatic Fever-Mitral Stenosis Connection
04/15/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityMitral stenosis - obstruction of blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle - is a common late complication of rheumatic fever.
Lipoprotein (a): Another Heart Attack Risk Factor
03/27/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityYou probably haven't heard about lipoprotein (a)-abbreviated Lp(a) - another lipoprotein that contributes to the development of atherosclerotic…
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Sulfonylureas May Increase Heart Disease Risk
03/25/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityPeople with diabetes are already at very high risk for cardiovascular disease, and this risk may be even greater for those with type 2 diabetes who…
Cardiovascular Event Risk Rises Sharply with More Atherosclerosis
03/23/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityThe take-home message for patients is that they should make sure their doctors look beyond the heart and the traditional risk factors to determine…
Monitoring Your Coumadin Treatment from Home
03/21/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityYou might ask your doctor whether he or she thinks you are a candidate for self-monitoring. If the answer is yes, ask how you can get the necessary…
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…
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.
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