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Rate Control or Rhythm Control — Which Is Better For Atrial Fibrillation: New Findings From the RECORD AF Registry

Written by Mellanie True Hills on November 20, 2009 - 6:40am

RECORD AF registry findings were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. This registry looked at how newly-diagnosed afib patients were being managed in the real world. These results differed from previously-reported research, such as the AFFIRM (Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management) trial.

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

November 19, 2009 - 12:07pm

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and who have good cognitive function are much less likely to die from heart disease than those who have poorer cognitive function and eat fewer fruits and vegetables, a new study has found.

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Endocarditis - An Unseen Menace to Your Heart

Written by Mary Kyle on November 19, 2009 - 11:44am

Did you realize that there is virtually no part of your body that is a germ free zone and safe from developing an infection? Not even your heart is immune from the ravages of germs and bacteria. Just like the rest of your body, it is also susceptible to developing an infection.

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Endocarditis

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Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

November 19, 2009 - 7:18am

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and who have good cognitive function are much less likely to die from heart disease than those who have poorer cognitive function and eat fewer fruits and vegetables, a new study has found.

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Heart Disease

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New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination

November 18, 2009 - 12:21pm

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- There's a message for doctors, hospitals and communities in new guidelines for treatment of coronary disease and heart attacks: Get organized.

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Heart Attack

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Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study

November 18, 2009 - 7:30am

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Taking the B vitamin niacin offers no additional benefit to seniors with coronary artery disease who are already prescribed cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, U.S. researchers say.

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Coronary Artery Disease

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New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination

November 18, 2009 - 7:25am

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- There's a message for doctors, hospitals and communities in new guidelines for treatment of coronary disease and heart attacks: Get organized.

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Heart Attack

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Testosterone, Menopause, and Heart Disease

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on November 17, 2009 - 9:40pm

Testosterone is an often overlooked hormone in the grand scheme of menopause but the truth is, it helps with hotflashes, nightsweats, bone loss, energy, self-esteem, sexual desire, and orgasm response. For many women, this important hormone decreases with age however for some, it actually increases leading to increased facial hair, acne, and an increased risk for heart disease.

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Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation

November 17, 2009 - 3:10pm

TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- You'll get more heart-healthy benefits from omega-3 fatty acids if you eat baked or boiled fish instead of fried, dried or salted fish, according to a new study, which also found that adding low-sodium soy sauce or tofu is a good idea for women.

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Heart Disease

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Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner

November 17, 2009 - 3:03pm

TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Combining the antacid Prilosec with the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel) can cut the effectiveness of Plavix by half, putting patients at risk for heart attack or stroke, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.

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Rate Control or Rhythm Control — Which Is Better For Atrial Fibrillation: New Findings From the RECORD AF Registry

Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

Endocarditis - An Unseen Menace to Your Heart

Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination

Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study

New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination

Testosterone, Menopause, and Heart Disease

Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation

Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner

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