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Left ventricular assist devices are becoming an increasingly prevalent therapy for patients with Stage D heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

What's the impact of replacing NCEP/ATP III cholesterol guidelines with the new 2013 ACC/AHA guidelines for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?

Lowering of LDL cholesterol is effective in the secondary prevention of heart attacks. The use of statin medications is the mainstay of LDL reduction, but other options are available for those who do not tolerate statins.

For many years, high cholesterol was considered the main culprit in heart disease. High cholesterol means elevated low-density lipoproteins (LDL). LDL is the fatty substance that builds up on the wall of the arteries that restrict blood flow to vital organ such as the heart, kidneys and the brain. L

Investing in a blood pressure machine that you can use at home is a great step in taking charge of your health and well being. It is also a great way to monitor your blood pressure every day so you can keep track of your readings for yourself and for your doctor.

Taking antioxidant vitamins may actually contribute to heart disease by boosting production of "bad" cholesterol.

In ACS, do higher doses of aspirin actually improve outcomes?

The best diet for high cholesterol levels will actually have more benefits than just simply lowering cholesterol levels. You will begin to clear your arteries that are partially blocked that will eventually cause a heart attack or a stroke.

Henry Black, MD, provides his opinion on the critical issue of the competing forces of reduced subsidies for teaching hospitals, reduced hours for residents, and PCP shortages.

New high-sensitivity troponin assays will reduce the threshold for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction, as specified in the 2012 third Universal Definition of MI.

Researchers say goal is to reduce hospital admissions, medical costs

Coronary artery disease is a potentially hazardous condition that occurs when fatty substances block essential arteries in the heart. These blockages limit the amount oxygenated blood that is able to circulate through the heart. Overtime, coronary artery disease can cause blockages so severe that a

There are many people who find it hard to keep their cholesterol level down. The fact that there are so many fast food restaurants in every corner of the street isn't really helping. If you are encountering the same difficulty in managing your cholesterol level, it may not always stem from unhe

Although women are less prone to heart disease as compared with men, it must be known that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women today. The risk is in fact higher for women for certain profile of the population.

Practitioners may not routinely uptitrate statins, even in patients not achieving target levels. In this study, the efficacy and safety of the recommended start doses of 3 statins were evaluated.

Metabolic syndrome, which makes diabetes and heart disease more likely, may be curbed by aerobic interval training, a Norwegian study shows.

The "polypill" for all patients with, or at risk for, coronary heart disease, sounded like a good idea -- but what happens when cost is factored in?

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

The following article concerning red rice yeast simply states the facts concerning this product. Moderation is the key and consulting your physician is also extremely important.