Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular disease quiz: Risk and prevention
Although some people are born with cardiovascular disease, more often it develops later in life as the result of unhealthy lifestyle habits. The consequences can be devastating.
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Cardiovascular Diseases Definitions and Terms
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Cardiovascular syncope: Sudden collapse into unconsciousness due to a disorder of heart rhythm in which there is a slow or absent pulse resulting in syncope (fainting) with or without convulsions.
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Physical activity contributes to health by reducing the heart rate, decreasing the risk for cardiovascular disease, and reducing the amount of bone loss that is associated with age and osteoporosis.
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Cardiovascular
Definition
The term cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood vessels. The cardiovascular system includes arteries, veins, arterioles, venules, and capillaries.
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Cardiovascular disease is the name given to several problems which can stop the heart and cause death.
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Eating for Cardiovascular Health
How can people with diabetes minimize their risk for cardiovascular complications?
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Cardiovascular disease is responsible for the leading cause of disability and death rates about equal to death from all other diseases combined.
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Cardiovascular system
The circulatory or cardiovascular system is composed of the heart, arteries, capillaries, venules and veins.
Artery
The arteries are strong, flexible blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
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Cardiovascular Genetics Program
Cardiology Outpatient Services
Cardiac tumors are rare in the pediatric age group.
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Cardiovascular surgeon
If doctors think you may benefit from heart surgery the cardiologist will refer you to a cardiovascular surgeon who's trained and experienced in performing heart operations.
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CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
A cardiovascular (heart) surgeon is a physician who has training as a surgeon, along with specialized training to do surgery to correct or treat defects of the heart.
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Cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure, arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), and other problems with the heart and blood vessels can cause impotence by hampering blood flow to the penis.
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Cardiovascular disease is a condition in which blood vessels become damaged and narrowed by fatty deposits.
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Cardiovascular disease ' Before menopause, women have lower rates of heart attack and stroke than men. After menopause, however, the rate of heart disease in women continues to rise and equals that of men after age 65.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD). Patients with CKD are more likely to die from a heart attack or stroke than from kidney failure. Even a small loss of kidney function can double a person's risk of developing CVD.
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Cardiovascular adverse effects typically manifest at dosages somewhat greater than those recommended for antiemetic effect and include tachycardia, vasodilation with variable effects on blood pressure, orthostatic symptoms, ...
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U-M Cardiovascular Center
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beStent Cardiovascular stent implant for treatment of coronary artery disease. Stent is designed with radiopaque material at each end for better fluoroscopic visualization and accurate placement. Stent lengths: 8 mm, 15 mm and 25 mm.
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ANNOUNCER: Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States, claiming one million lives each year.
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Effect of pravastatin on cardiovascular events in older patients with myocardial infarction and cholesterol levels in the average range: Results of the cholesterol and recurrent events (CARE) trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 129(9): 681"689.
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A 1995 study called the West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study (WOSCOPS) found that lowering cholesterol reduced the number of heart attacks and deaths from cardiovascular causes in men with high blood cholesterol levels who had not had a heart ...
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Coronary artery disease is the most common underlying cause of cardiovascular disability and death. Men are affected about four times as frequently as women; before the age of 40 the ratio is eight to one.
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Diet for Cardiovascular Disease, Known As CVD (Heart Disease and Diet)
Diet for Coronary Artery Disease, Known As CAD (Heart Disease and Diet)
Diet for Coronary Heart Disease, Known As CHD (Heart Disease and Diet)
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(1) Khaw KT; Woodhouse P Interrelation of vitamin C, infection, haemostatic factors, and cardiovascular disease. Clinical Gerontology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital.
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When ready for exercise, begin with light cardiovascular training. Walking, riding a stationary bicycle, and swimming are great examples that you can start as soon as two weeks after your symptoms began.
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One in 9 women between the ages of 45 and 64 has some form of cardiovascular disease, ranging from coronary artery disease to stroke or renal vascular disease.
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People with primary fat distribution around their abdomen are said to be “apple shaped" and are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance. People who are larger around the hips are said to be “pear shaped.
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Initial treatment usually includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such Advil and Aleve, to reduce inflammation and pain. Due to potentially severe gastrointestinal and cardiovascular side effects, ...
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With skimpy swimsuits and trips to the beach in mind, toning various body parts and dropping a few pounds in time for summer has become a priority for many. Coupled with regular cardiovascular exercise, ...
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Research activities are focused on the prevention of HIV infection, violence, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Service activities range from a rodent control project to a community computer access initiative.
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gene, this disorder is characterized by elevations in serum cholesterol and/or triglycerides. There are often multiple types of lipoproteins (LDL) elevated in one family. This condition is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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The more common form, diabetes mellitus type 2, is characterized by insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and a defect in insulin secretion by beta cells. Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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Aerobic exercise, such as walking or riding a stationary bike helps to decrease fatigue, improve cardiovascular health, and create a sense of well being.
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