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Heart Diseases : Health & Medical

Need of Proper Diet to Reduce Cholesterol

Unhealthy eating habits lead to the increase of cholesterol in the body. High cholesterol is not at all suitable for human body as it can lead to cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Cholesterol is a solid compound in blood which reduces the flow of blood to the heart, hence cr

Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG)

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG), including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Decaf Coffee May Raise Heart Risks

Caffeinated coffee may have an undeserved bad rap, suggests a new study that shows the decaffeinated variety may have harmful heart effects.

8 Secrets To Training The Most Important Muscle You Have

The most important muscle that you have is your heart. Heart disease is still the number one killer of adults in the US. It builds up slowly and silently over time, and often strikes without warning. Most of the risk factors are a matter of lifestyle, some are related to your genes. So here's a

The Prevention of Ischemic Heart Disease

Ischemic heart disease occurs when there is a partial blockage of blood flow to the heart. When the heart does not get enough blood it has to work harder and it becomes starved for oxygen. If the blood flow is completely blocked then a myocardial infarction (heart attack) occurs.

Dark Chocolate - Good For Your Heart

Dark chocolate is rich in natural flavonoids. These powerful antioxidants exert a beneficial effect on the blood vessels and the heart.

Exercise Lowers Homocysteine

High blood levels of homocysteine increase your risk for heart attacks, but at this time, nobody knows why.It may be that homocysteine does not cause heart attacks, strokes or dementia, but is just a marker associated with them.Understand the latest research an what you can do to reduce your own ris

Coronary Artery Disease Monitoring & Treatment

Commonly called "hardening of the arteries," coronary artery disease develops over time and is the chief cause of heart attack and stroke worldwide. Monitoring and treatment of this disease becomes paramount in battling a killer that typically becomes problematic in mid-life.

Coronary Stent

A stent is a small, coiled wire - mesh tube. During a procedure called angioplasty, the stent is inserted into a blood vessel and expanded using a small balloon. A stent is used to open a narrowed or clotted blood vessel, most often an artery in the heart. ...

Portable defibrillators are saving lives.

We've all seen the dramatic scenario re-enacted on television shows or films many times. A machine called a defibrillator delivers a life-saving burst of electricity and restores a stricken heart patient to a normal heart rhythm.

What Are the Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol?

Keeping your cholesterol level normal is very important to your good health. High cholesterol can lead to heart attack or stroke. It is very important to learn natural ways to lower cholesterol.