Heartburn can be a very painful and resilient condition. Many people simply live on over the counter medications to treat their recurrent heart burn. However, there are many different types of medications and herbal remedies that help with relief from this condition. These can come in the form of pr

Dr. Christiaan Barnard made history in 1967 when he performed the first human-to-human heart transplant. The procedure involved replacing the damaged heart of the patient with the healthy heart of donor, a surgery called an orthotopic heart transplant. Heart transplant surgery continued to evolve an

Permanent pacing saves and improves lives, but there may be consequences of artificial electrical activation over time.

Angiography gives a more detailed blood flow picture than an MRI.R??ntgenbild image by Marem from Fotolia.comThe purpose of the cerebral angiography procedure is to determine how blood flows through the arteries of the brain and head. It is performed on stroke victims and in other...

The gender gap in stroke care shows no signs of narrowing, Italian researchers report.

Can dietary supplements keep myalgia in check so that patients adhere to statins?

Platelet aggregation may increase perioperatively among CEA patients despite heparinization. These study authors explored the effects of aspirin and clopidogrel on microemboli formation.

In this article, top nutrition experts provide practical advice for patients beginning a low-cholesterol diet.

Diet has a powerful influence on cholesterol. Eating the right foods can lower cholesterol significantly, resulting in good cardiovascular health. However, making the wrong dietary choices can increase cholesterol and raise the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Timber companies always have to worry about fire damage to their stock. Some diversify by holding timberland in different regions so a fire or extended drought in one area does not cause a loss for the entire company. The downside of extensive holdings in different regions means losses in some are l

Is total laparoscopic aortic surgery appropriate for most patients with aortoiliac occlusive disease?

The DeviceThe pulse oximeter measures the oxygen saturation in the patient's blood instead of directly through a blood sample and differences of blood volume in the skin. The process creates a photoplethysmograph (PPG) that gives a volumetric measurement of an organ optically. A medical...

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among patients with Type 2 diabetes. This study gives details on a simple blood test to screen diabetic patients and prioritize referral for ECG.

Taking antidepressants after a stroke -- whether you are depressed or not -- may improve your stroke recovery chances, and even prevent early death, a new study shows.

The health risks for Mac LED monitors is slight, but should be considered when purchasing a Apple computer product.laptop image by Angie Lingnau from Fotolia.comRecent research points to high-gloss Mac LED computer screens as a potential health risk. The Apple Mac was one of the last...

Broken blood vessels are in most cases more of a cosmetic problem than one that requires any medical attention. Falls, bumps, and bangs all can lead to blood vessels rupturing which will leave behind a not so attractive bruise to the skin. Of course there are always those blood vessels that break du

Is intervention superior to medication and exercise for certain patients with intermittent claudication?

Triglycerides are components found in the blood when it is screened for cholesterol. Higher levels of triglycerides are "linked to the occurrence of coronary artery disease in some people. Elevated triglycerides may be a consequence of other disease, such as untreated diabetes mellitus" (American He

Long-term outcome of radiofrequency ablation for AF is difficult to assess. This study sought to evaluate various aspects of very long-term follow-up by the properties of an implantable device.

Top views of the brain show normal tissue (see figure 1) and abnormal tissue following a stroke (see figure 2). Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. All rights reserved. ...