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| Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Diagnosis |
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Questions and Answers about Statin Intolerance. Michael Rocco, M.D. discusses statins, a drug used to treat high cholesterol, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Play Audio or Video | Subscribe |
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Does New Heart Scan Make the Grade?
The new super CAT scans really pop. But do they bare the heart better than the old 2-D standby, angiography? | December 20, 2006 |
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Reversing Coronary Artery Disease
Millions of people take statins to lower their cholesterol. But these drugs may be even more beneficial than anyone knew. Hear how from renowned cardiologist Dr. Steven Nissen. | December 13, 2006 |
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Eight Common Myths About Heart Disease Most legends are harmless. But believing the myths about heart disease can be fatal. | December 6, 2006 |
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Lowering BP can Stop Coronary Artery Disease Progression. Researchers have found that aggressively lowering blood pressure with drugs, diet and exercise can stop progression, and possibly reverse coronary artery disease. Dr. Sipahi comments. Health Edge| September 2006 |
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Act In Time. Know the symptoms of a heart attack and Act in Time - Important for men and women. Dr. Peacock is featured. Health Edge| November 2006 |
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| Abnormal Heart Rhythms |
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Questions and Answers about Atrial Fibrillation Surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon, A. Marc Gillinov, M.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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Treatment of Arrhythmias with Magnets Electrophysiologists are performing precise catheter-based therapies using the Stereotaxis Niobe® Magnetic Navigation System. Dr. Burkhardt comments. Health Edge. | October 11, 2006
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Racing Hearts Researchers working with race car drivers to learn more about protecting a racer's heart. Dr. Cummings comments. Health Edge. | January 2007.
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| Coronary Artery Disease |
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Questions and Answers about Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery vs. Angioplasty with cardiothoracic surgeon, Joseph Sabik, M.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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Questions and Answers about Bypass Surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon, Bruce Lytle, M.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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| Heart Valve Disease |
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Questions and Answers about Aortic Valve Surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon, Bruce Lytle, M.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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Questions and Answers about Mitral Valve Surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon, A. Marc Gillinov, M.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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Questions and Answers about Endocarditis with cardiothoracic surgeon, Gosta Pettersson, M.D., Ph.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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Questions and Answers about Video Assisted Valve Surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon, Jose Navia, M.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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| Heart Surgery - General Topics |
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Questions and Answers about Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon, Tomislav Mihaljevic, M.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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Questions and Answers about Percutaneous (non-surgical) treatments for valve and aortic disease with cardiothoracic surgeon, Lars Svensson, M.D., Ph.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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Questions and Answers about Robotically Assisted Heart Surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon,Tomislav Mihaljevic, M.D. | May 21, 2007|
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| Aorta - Great Vessel Disease |
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Questions and Answers about Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon, Lars Svensson, M.D., Ph.D. | December 6, 2006 |
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| Heart Failure |
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Heart Failure and Exercise. A Cleveland Clinic study is attempting to find out how much exercise is good for patients with heart failure. Dr. Gordon Blackburn is featured. Health Edge | December 2006 |
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How to Mend a Broken Heart. Stem cells are naturally recruited to the site of a heart attack for up to 5 days following the event. Marc S. Penn, M.D., Ph.D. has been involved in the development of Stromal Cell-Derived Factor 1 (SDF-1). This discovery may help to mobilize stem cells to the area of the infarct and form new blood vessel tissue. Health Edge | December 2006 |
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| Women and Heart Disease |
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Questions and Answers About Women and Heart Disease. Leslie Cho, M.D. discusses women and heart disease, the number one killer of women after the age of 50. June 2007.
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