Complications that threaten a person's life may develop soon after stroke symptoms occur. Preventing these complications is a major focus of initial stroke treatment. Life-threatening complications include: Increased pressure on the brain,which develops when the brain swells after a large .........[Read More]

In order to reduce high cholesterol, you need to maintain a steady diet of heart-healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables and limited amounts of meat. Because your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels are high, you are at risk for coronary heart disease due to cholesterol build up. Maintaining a ......[Read More]

Parkinson's disease should not prevent you from traveling. Read these tips to make traveling stress-free.......[Read More]

This study indicates that 3D echocardiography is a viable method for assessment of right ventricular volumes and function when MRI isn't feasible--but it does requires some manual correction.......[Read More]

Hemorrhoids are mainly caused by dilations of blood vessels that line the anal area. When force is exerted around the anus, such as with strenuous defecation, it increases the pressure of the rectal walls that cause the rectal veins and its surrounding tissues to bulge. This results in the formation......[Read More]

The unhealthy American diet is the main reason for so many people with clogged arteries. In the past, the only solution appeared to be surgery and drugs, either alone or together. However, dramatic results from a stringent shift in lifestyle and diet are proving to be the safest option for uncloggin......[Read More]

Your body naturally produces triglycerides, a form of fat. Any calories consumed that are not used right away are converted to triglycerides and are stored in your fat cells. Hormones later release the triglycerides to produce energy between meals. Hypertriglyceridemia occurs when your triglyceride ......[Read More]

Types of stroke are often categorized by their locations and causes.......[Read More]

Cholesterol is responsible for building healthy cells, according to the Mayo Clinic. Having too much LDL cholesterol, however, causes fatty deposits in the arteries, which prevents the heart from getting enough oxygen. This increases the chances of health issues, such as stroke and heart disease. Ri......[Read More]

When it comes to cardiac arrest, a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death. While there are several varieties of defibrillators, the automated external defibrillator, or AED, is both compact and affordable. With minimal training, almost anyone can learn how to use one.......[Read More]

An electrocardiogram, often called an ECG or EKG, is a medical test that uses electrodes on the skin to record the electrical activity of the heart over time. Electrical pulses within the heart trigger the muscles to contract, regulating your heartbeat. By recording and reviewing the pattern of elec......[Read More]

Did you know that even seasonal changes could affect your cholesterol?......[Read More]

What is a DWI weighted MRI?......[Read More]

Improvement Seen Even if Therapy Begins Years After Stroke......[Read More]

The objective of this study was to establish gestational age specific reference values for fetal tissue velocity imaging in order to aid in fetal myocardial evaluation.......[Read More]

According to CNN.com, about one in two Americans have borderline to high cholesterol levels. This increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke in individuals by building up dangerous plaque in the arteries. The restricted blood flow, caused by the buildup of plaque, leads to a lack of oxygen bei......[Read More]

Triglycerides are fat in its chemical form. They are stored in fat cells, released by hormones and burned by the body for energy. High levels are suspected to influence the development of hardening of the arteries and atherosclerosis.......[Read More]

Prevention of ischemic events in patients with acute coronary syndrome and/or undergoing PCI requires prompt, potent, predictable antiplatelet therapy. Efficacy and safety data for prasugrel are reviewed.......[Read More]

What you need to know and ask about nursing home care for people with Parkinson's disease.......[Read More]

New studies add to the evidence implicating pesticide exposure and repeated head trauma as likely contributors to Parkinson's disease and related degenerative brain disorders.......[Read More]