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Stroke Prevention

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of stroke prevention including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more....More...

About Cholesterol Testing

Cholesterol is a fatty substance present in cell walls and membranes throughout the body. Cholesterol is important for the production of a number of hormones, bile acids and vitamin D in the body, but excess levels of cholesterol can be detrimental to health and increase the risk of several serious ...More...

Trans Fats

Trans fats are a type of fat that has been linked to raising LDL, lowering HDL, and contributing to the heart disease. Trans fats are added to foods to extend their shelf life and to add texture. Eating high amounts of trans fats can raise your cholesterol and contribute to heart disease....More...

What Is a High Cholesterol Rating?

Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance that is found in the bloodstream. Cholesterol has many positive uses in the body, such as strengthening cellular walls. However, too much cholesterol can lead to heart disease and death....More...

Peripherovascular Occlusive Disease

Heart disease is an umbrella term used to describe a host of acute and chronic ailments that affect one in three Americans. As the leading cause of disease-related death in the United States, doctors have gained some ground in understanding and treating many of the complications associated with the ...More...

How Music Affects Heart Rate

Music affects heart rate by way of the brain. When we hear music, the rhythm and tempo first create a neurological pulse in our brain. Then our heart beat and breathing pattern "tune in" to the brain waves and replicate the rhythm....More...

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner Protocol

Clinical pharmacist practitioner protocols (CPPPs) are sets of officiating parameters, utilizing International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision codes (ICD-9). This code is used to make sure all pharmaceuticals are distributed according to a clinic's regulations....More...

Oregano Recipes

This article lists healthy recipes containing oregano for your diet....More...

After a Stroke: Helping Your Family Adjust-Topic Overview

If you have a family member who has had a stroke, you may be concerned about how the stroke is going to affect your family's lifestyle. You may be concerned about finances and changes in family roles and responsibilities. Here are some ways to help your loved one and other family members ......More...

How to Run With Heart Valve Disease

Heart valve disease is a serious condition, but it does not have to impede your current lifestyle. Individuals wishing to retain an active lifestyle can do so with patience and effective strategies for safety. There are some important steps that should be taken by anyone wishing to run while dealing...More...

Side Effects of Tambocor & High Triglycerides

Flecainide acetate, sold under the trade name Tambocor, is used to treat irregular heart rhythms and maintain a normal heart rate. High triglycerides may contribute to the hardening of artery walls and can be a sign of other serious conditions....More...