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Cocoa Flavanols Improve Vascular And Blood Pressure Measures For Coronary Artery Disease Patients by Ed H. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Tue 06 Jul 2010 3:44pm A new study by UCSF cardiologists and researchers found that high concentrations of cocoa flavanols decrease blood pressure, improve the health of blood vessels and increase the number of circulating angiogenic cells in patients with heart disease. The findings indicate that foods rich in flavanols – such as cocoa products, tea, wine, and vario ... Read on »

CalMac (insomnia, muscle cramp & spasm remedy) by Lori P. Posted Wed 12 Jan 2011 12:06am Calmac Original (Powder) 5 oz Calmac™ Original, a worldwide best seller and a long time favorite of our customers, supplies calcium and magnesium in a 3:1 ratio (450 mg calcium and 150 mg magnesium). Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and is concentrated mostly in bones and teeth. Magnesium is essential [...] Read on »

The UCLA Gonda Vascular Center Treats PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease)-Interview with Dr. Peter Lawrence Chief of Vascular Surg by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Thu 27 Jan 2011 3:46pm This week I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Peter F. Lawrence, Director of the UCLA Gonda Vascular Center, and get an idea of what’s happening and what new...) Vascular Center at UCLA is to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of vascular disorders, ranging from serious disorders such as critical limb ischemia Read on »

What is peripheral vascular disease? by Encompass Network Partners .. Posted Mon 03 Aug 2009 12:00am and stroke. There are two types of these circulation disorders: Functional peripheral vascular diseases don’t have an organic cause. They don’t involve defects in blood vessels’ structure. They’re usually short-term effects related to “spasm” that may come and go. Raynaud’s disease is an example. It can be triggered by cold temperatures, emotional stress Read on »

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) / Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) by Encompass Network Partners .. Posted Thu 28 Jan 2010 7:09am What is peripheral vascular disease (PVD)? Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a slow and progressive circulation disorder. It may involve disease in any of the blood... not receive adequate blood flow for ordinary function. However, the legs and feet are most commonly affected, thus the name peripheral vascular disease. Conditions associated with PVD Read on »

The New Science of Vascular Disease by Brian K. Posted Tue 27 Jan 2009 6:58pm Here's an important post by my good friend Dr. Bill Bestermann. By William H. Bestermann M.D. Vascular disease and the conditions that produce arterial problems..., this explains the reason that most heart attacks occur as the first cardiac symptom. The patients did not have enough vascular obstruction to cause chest pain beforehand. The WC Little Read on »

What is peripheral vascular disease? by Encompass Network Partners .. Posted Wed 13 May 2009 12:00am Great article on medicinenet.com Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to diseases of the blood vessels (arteries and veins) located outside the heart and brain. While there are many causes of peripheral vascular disease, doctors commonly use the term peripheral vascular disease to refer to peripheral artery disease (peripheral arterial disease, PAD Read on »

The pathology of scleroderma vascular disease. by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm Systemic sclerosis is characterized by three distinct pathologic processes: fibrosis, cellular/humoral autoimmunity, and specific vascular changes. Although a mild vasculitis may sometimes be present, the vascular pathology of scleroderma is not necessarily inflammatory and is best characterized as a vasculopathy. In this article, the authors Read on »

Raynaud Phenomenon and the Vascular Disease in Scleroderma by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm extremity angiograms. Of 103 patients with primary Raynaud phenomenon, the angiograms were compatible with vasospasm in 42 patients, atherosclerotic vascular disease in 44 patients, peripheral embolism in eight patients, and vasculitis and Buerger disease in six patients. Moreover, 47% of patients had hyperlipidemia. The high frequency of atherosclerotic vascular Read on »

Vascular Complications of Systemic Sclerosis: A Molecular Perspective by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm Abstract Striking vascular abnormalities are a hallmark feature of all types of systemic sclerosis (SSc). Individuals with the limited cutaneous (lcSSc) subset typically manifest Raynaud’s phenomenon many years before onset of frank scleroderma symptoms. Repeated and prolonged peripheral vasospasm frequently leads to painful digital ischemia Read on »