Heart Disease Diagnosis

University medical studies provide evidence air pollution causes numerous health problems. American Lung Association relates COPD with fine particle air pollution.

Sep 24, 2009 - Bernard P. Nelson

C-reactive protein can be an important indicator of heart disease, but is not a cause of the condition.

Sep 14, 2009 - David Olle

There are now at least five proven risk factors for a heart attack not routinely tested for. This guide explains the extra tests you could ask for to help prevent one.

Jul 22, 2009 - Michael Jolliffe

A patient's guide to the cardiac stress test, a procedure that assesses the function of the heart and the effect of arterial blockages during exercise and activity.

Mar 26, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

People who are not in peak physical condition or at risk for heart attack should think twice and consult a doctor before shoveling snow in cold winter weather.

Dec 19, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Cardiac angiography, performed on over one million US patients annually, has grown with time and technology. Does 64-row CT angiography exceed conventional angiogram?

Nov 30, 2008 - Karla Reed

A life saving procedure, catheterization was first documented in 1929 when Dr. Werner Forssmann in Germany, performed the first human procedure.

Nov 30, 2008 - Karla Reed

Patients who are at risk for coronary artery disease and heart attacks usually undergo testing to determine their risk. What are some of these tests?

Nov 23, 2008 - Anthony Lee

Palpitations-- those flutters or other odd sensations in the chest-- are common occurrences in daily life. They are usually benign, but they can indicate serious trouble.

Oct 15, 2008 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome is an uncommon heart rhythm abnormality. What makes this condition unique?

Jul 12, 2008 - Anthony Lee

Am I having a heart attack? What are the signs and symptoms? Why does a heart attack happen and what should you do if you think you are having a heart attack?

Jun 28, 2008 - Asia Yousaf

Heart murmurs are often a sign of diseased heart valves or other cardiac disease. What does a physician hear when evaluating murmurs?

Mar 15, 2008 - Anthony Lee

Unravels the risk factors for coronary heart disease and tackles the question 'Why me?' Reduce the risk of heart attack and treat heart disease already present.

Feb 26, 2008 - Victoria Atkinson

Heart scanning is rapidly evolving from a luxurious peek inside the heart into a critical tool preventing thousands of cardiac deaths worldwide.

Jan 8, 2008 - Karla Reed

Cholesterol tests and blood pressure checks were once thought to provide sufficient information about our heart's health. Yet, these may not be enough.

Dec 20, 2007 - Catherine Ymbong-Ancheta

Compared to the non-African American population, Blacks experience higher rates of hypertension and hypertensive disorders for several reasons.

Nov 12, 2007 - George Daleiden