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Macrovascular disease and systemic sclerosis by Jan People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee ... rs. All had non-invasive vascular assessments—that is, carotid duplex scanning and measurement of ankle brachial blood pressure index—to identify the presence of asymptomatic peripheral vascular disease. RESULTS— 33 of 52 (64%) patients had carotid artery disease compared with only 15 of 42 (35%) controls (p=0.007). Eleven (21%) of these patients h ... Read on »
Malpractice defense: Coronary artery disease vs. medication administration by David W. Patient Expert ... le one of the decedent’s major coronary arteries. The autopsy further stated that myocardial infarction in the setting of coronary artery disease, aortic atherosclerosis, and peripheral vascular disease was the cause of death.VISUAL STRATEGY: We worked with the attorneys, their clients, and the experts to develop a visual strategy that would help e ... Read on »
Gingko Biloba May Not Prevent Ca ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor ... e were 16 hemorrhagic strokes among the subjects taking G. biloba and eight taking placebo, a difference not regarded as significant. However, there were significantly more peripheral vascular disease events in the placebo group (23) than in the G. biloba group (12)."There was no evidence that G. biloba reduced total or CVD mortality or CVD event ... Read on »
Understanding Obesity Related Diseases: Hypertension and High Blood Pressure by DietsInReview .. Healthy Living Professional ... ood pressure is above 90mm Hg (normal blood pressure = systolic of 130mm Hg and diastolic of 85mm Hg). Untreated hypertension can result in heart failure, renal disease, and peripheral vascular disease.Why is it affected by obesity/overweight? Obesity is strongly associated with hypertension and heart disease. Having a lot of stomach in your mids ... Read on »
Vascular Health and Atherosclerosis by ShapeUp .. ... of time. ANNOUNCER: Certain risk factors increase the likelihood that plaques will develop, putting people more at risk for heart disease, stroke and other problems, such as peripheral vascular disease. ANTONIO GOTTO, MD: There's a gender factor, there's an age factor, and then there's a blood factor, the high level of cholesterol in the blood. A ... Read on »
Zilver® PTX® Stent from Cook Medical Gains CE Mark – Treatment for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) by Medical Quack Patient ExpertHealth Maven ... ech.com, NASDAQ: ANPI, TSX: ANP).“Cook is to be congratulated for succeeding where many others have failed in making drug-eluting stent technology a reality for patients with peripheral vascular disease,” said Bill Hunter, Ph.D., president and CEO of Angiotech. “The Zilver stent platform has shown tremendous durability and performance in clinical ... Read on »
Alternative Help for Hypertension by Lewis P. Healthy Living ProfessionalComplimentary & Alternative Medicine ... d 30 minutes of walking a day has been recommended by Gary Null. Foods for this diet are listed in this posting: New Studies Show Mediterranean Diet Lowers Alzheimer's & PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) Risk The link below is for a great online source of organic and kosher nuts, nut butters, olive oils, olives, dried fruits, seeds, honey, and powd ... Read on »
Beware of frostbite in sub-zero weather by Meredy Registered NurseHealth Maven Frostbite is especially dangerous for people with certain medical conditions. People with peripheral vascular diseases, diabetes and the alcoholic population are at an even greater risk. With alcoholics, the dehydrating effects, combined with the fact many of them ... Read on »
Health Headlines - January 22 by Meredy Registered NurseHealth Maven ... s are approved as a palliative treatment for cancer patients who've developed bile duct obstructions. But these stents are often used for off-label treatments, especially for peripheral vascular disease (PVD)."Our study found that more than one million patients received biliary stents for off-label treatments between 2003 and 2006," study senior au ... Read on »
REGRESSIVE NUTRITION by marie dufour RD Registered DieticianHealth Maven ... eactive protein, which is a marker of inflammation used in the US to predict heart disease. Although inflammation is prevalent (2/3 of the population have intestinal worms), peripheral vascular disease is virtually unknown.Which brings us back to diet and lifestyle. The Tsimane live a very traditional lifestyle. They fish, hunt, gather, cultivat ... Read on »