Heart Disease Symptoms:
Each type of heart disease has its warning symptoms. It is important to detect the early signs of heart disease for proper treatment. The most common symptom of Coronary Artery Disease is angina.
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Sep 9th, 2009
Researchers have determined the very air we breathe can be an invisible catalyst to heart disease.
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Sep 9th, 2009
Growing evidence shows that exposure to lead in the environment is associated with cardiovascular disease, including increased risk of hypertension.
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Sep 4th, 2009
Addressing the unprecedented rise of heart disease risk factors in children, the American Heart Association recommends standardizing non-invasive assessment of children’s arteries.
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Sep 3rd, 2009
Men and women whose thighs are less than 60cm in circumference have a higher risk of premature death and heart disease, according to research published on bmj.com today. The study also concluded that individuals whose thighs are wider than 60cm have no added protective effect.
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Aug 4th, 2009
Heart disease patients with previous atherosclerosis (fat deposits in the walls of the arteries) are more likely to die in the hospital and less likely to be treated with recommended therapies.
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Jul 25th, 2009
New research shows that Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange may be at increased risk for ischemic heart disease and Parkinson’s disease. The link is less than clear because of flawed studies. A mandatory two year review of literature shows “limited or suggestive evidence of an association” between Agent Orange and other herbicides used as a defoliant and health problems.
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Jul 24th, 2009
UVA was noted as one of the more successful centers for enrollment in the EVEREST II trial, the landmark study that evaluated the MitraClip success in treating faulty mitral valves.
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Jul 17th, 2009
Along with medications and surgery, carotid artery stenting is a promising option for treating carotid artery disease with minimized stroke risk.
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Jul 15th, 2009
WISEWOMAN is a community intervention program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that helps prevent heart disease and stroke by providing screenings and counseling for low-income women.
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Jul 14th, 2009
One-fifth or more of young adults between ages 18–22 who have severe congenital heart disease don’t see a cardiologist.
