May 8th 2024
A new study highlights the potential of lipoprotein apheresis for reducing cardiovascular events in patients with elevated Lp(a).
Your Patients May Be Asking about Aortic Valve Replacement -- Top 10 Patient Education Sites
May 12th 2010With Barbara Walters' announcement that she is scheduled to undergo surgery to replace a faulty aortic valve (most likely caused by stenosis of the aortic valve, according to Sara Sirna, MD, of the Temple Heart Center), your patients may be asking you questions about stenosis, aortic valve replacement surgery, mitral valve regurgitation, and a other related topics.
Thyroid Analogue Reduces Cholesterol without Heart, Bone Risks
March 15th 2010In a phase II study, eprotirome was shown to be both safe and effective in lowering cholesterol without classic thyroid risks, however it is not known whether this lowering of cholesterol will ultimately protect patients from heart disease.
Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in Adolescence Leads to Arterial Changes associated with Atherosclerosis
March 5th 2010Although previous research has been conducted about the relationship between tobacco smoke and atherosclerosis in adults, a new study is one of the first about the correlation in children.