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Heart Disease Prevention Myths With heart disease still the No. 1 killer across the U.S. and Canada, readers should be wary of some of the myths related to heart disease -- such as simply being male puts you at higher risk.   |
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April 1, 2001 |
Preventing Heart Attacks: What Women Need to Know Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. American women are four to six times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer. Here are some ways you can lower your risk of having a heart attack... |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2003 |
Diabetes and Heart Disease I have diabetes -- why should I worry about heart disease?... What are the ABCs of diabetes?... Where can I learn more about diabetes and heart disease?... What can I do to reduce my risk for heart disease? |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2003 |
Coronary Artery Disease: Reducing Your Risk What is coronary artery disease?... What causes CAD?... What can I do to lower my risk of CAD? |
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October 15, 2006 |
Cardiovascular Disease: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is cardiovascular disease?... How can I tell if I have CVD?... What can I do to prevent CVD?... Where can I get more information?... |
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March 2011
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Pediatric Heart Murmurs: Evaluation and management in primary care This review includes an overview of cardiac assessment, distinguishing features of innocent and pathologic murmurs, differential diagnosis of murmurs, and current referral recommendations. |
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April 15, 2003 |
Cholesterol What is cholesterol?... Why is a high cholesterol level unhealthy?... When should I start having my cholesterol level checked?... Are there different kinds of cholesterol?... What can I do to improve my cholesterol level?... etc. |
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February 1, 2004 |
Peripheral Arterial Disease What is peripheral arterial disease?... What are the signs of PAD?... Who is at risk of getting PAD?... How does my doctor know I have PAD?... How is PAD treated?... Does PAD cause long-term problems?... etc. |
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November 15, 2004 |
Chronic Kidney Disease An informative bulletin outlining the disease and treatment options. |
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July 15, 2003 |
Heart Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention What is a heart attack?... How do I know if I am having a heart attack?... What should I do If I think I am having a heart attack?... How can I avoid having a heart attack? |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2003 |
Crohn's Disease What is Crohn's disease?... Who gets Crohn's disease?... How can my doctor tell if I have Crohn's disease?... How is Crohn's disease treated?... What can I expect after treatment?... etc. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2000 |
You Have Diabetes--But You Don't Have to Get Heart Disease Too People with diabetes are more likely to get heart disease because diabetes can have a bad effect on your blood vessels. Some of your lifestyle habits may also raise this risk. Here are some things you can do about your lifestyle habits... |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2004 |
Heart Failure-What Do I Need to Know About It? A patient bulletin discussing what heart failure is, its most common causes, treatment options, ways to prevent the disease, etc. |
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October 1, 2005 |
Diverticular Disease: What You Should Know A patient guide to the disease, its diagnosis, and prognosis. |
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September 1, 2000 |
Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease is a blood disease that children inherit from their parents. The disease causes the red blood cells to make abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of blood that carries oxygen in the body... |
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July 15, 2003 |
Heart Failure What is heart failure?... What causes heart failure?... What are the symptoms of heart failure?... What tests will I need?... What treatment will I need?... What medicines will I need to take?... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2005 |
What Should I Know About Cholesterol? A patient hand-out on how cholesterol levels effect the likelihood of heart attack and stroke. |
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November 1, 2005 |
Chronic Kidney Disease A patient hand out on kidney disorders and illnesses, their diagnosis and treatment options. |
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July 15, 2006 |
When Your Child Has Sickle Cell Disease A patient's guide: What is sickle cell disease?... What problems can sickle cell disease cause?... What should I do if my child with sickle cell disease is in pain?... etc. |
AskMen.com
November 23, 2003
Martin Selby |
Medical Checkups: What To Examine Although many men tend to avoid doctors like the plague, here are some health issues you might want a doctor to check out. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2005 |
Lyme Disease: What You Should Know An informative consumer guide to the disease, its symptoms and treatment options. |
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Jen Woodward |
Men's Health Red Flags There are plenty of men's health red flags that should not be ignored. Read on for some common ailments that often start out as minor issues. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2006 |
Kawasaki Disease: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is Kawasaki disease?... What causes Kawasaki disease?... How can my doctor tell if my child has Kawasaki disease?... How is it treated?... etc. |
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Women and Heart Disease: An Update A look at statistics regarding coronary heart disease in women as well as related risk factors and prevention. |
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Your heart, only healthier An aspirin a day can save many women's lives. Is it right for you? |
Seasoned Cooking
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Michael Fick |
Women's Heart Health: Part Two Ladies, heart attacks are your primary killer, yet 82% of your heart disease is self-induced by bad habits, and thus avoidable. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2006 |
Celiac Disease: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is celiac disease?... What does gluten do to people with celiac disease?... What happens to children with celiac disease?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001 |
Goals for Lowering Your Cholesterol Why is it important to have a normal cholesterol level?... What does the term "total cholesterol" mean?... Why is LDL called the "bad" cholesterol?... What are normal cholesterol levels?... How can I reduce my LDL and total cholesterol levels?... etc. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002 |
Celiac Disease What is celiac disease?... What causes celiac disease?... What are the symptoms of celiac disease?... How can I be sure that I have celiac disease?... How is celiac disease treated?... etc. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006 |
Hepatitis A: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is hepatitis A?... How is the disease spread?... How can I tell if I have the disease?... How is this disease treated?... How long will I be contagious?... etc. |
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Eric Steinmehl |
The Latest Medial Breakthroughs for the Heart Last year's biggest medical advances are changing the face and future of your health. Here's what you need to know - now! |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
Alzheimer's Disease 101 It's only in the last decade or so that we have truly come to understand the various disorders of the brain that are associated with age and, in most cases, Alzheimer's disease is the prime suspect. Read on for some basic information. |
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Luke Timmerman |
SonoSite's New Push: Ultrasound for an Up-Close Look at Heart Attack Risk SonoSite's new technology to help identify those at risk for a heart attack. |
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March 2009
Kate J. Morse |
Focusing on the Surgical Patient with Cardiac Problems Learn about the latest guidelines for assessing cardiac risk and protecting his heart during noncardiac surgery. |
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Wells & Kalman |
Women & Heart Disease: Symptoms and Treatment Guidelines Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Nurse practitioners need to educate women about their risk and follow practice guidelines. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2006 |
Parkinson's Disease: What You Should Know What is Parkinson's disease?... How can I tell if I have Parkinson's disease?... How will my doctor know if I have it?... How is Parkinson's disease treated?... etc. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2003 |
Coronary Artery Disease: How Your Diet Can Help What is coronary artery disease?... What is cholesterol?... How does lowering LDL cholesterol help?... What foods should I add to my diet?... |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001
Joan Bedinghaus |
Coronary Artery Disease Prevention: What's Different for Women? Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, as well as an important cause of disability, although many women and their physicians underestimate the risk... |
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Alex Santoso |
5 Ways To Keep Your Heart Healthy Heart disease kills more men than any other disease. And because you've only got one heart, here are some tips to keep it healthy. |
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November 15, 2006
Fletcher, Mills & Taylor |
Update on Exercise Stress Testing Exercise stress testing is an important diagnostic tool for the evaluation of suspected or known cardiac disease. |
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February 1, 2005 |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease A patient handout on the intestinal disease, its causes, diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2003
Gavin et al. |
Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes By increasing patient awareness of the link between diabetes and heart disease, family physicians can encourage patients to take medications (including aspirin), stop smoking, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003 |
Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor What is high blood pressure?... What causes high blood pressure?... Why do I have to control my high blood pressure?... How can I check my blood pressure?... What is an ambulatory blood pressure monitor?... etc. |
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Gina Demillo Wagner |
Stay in Circulation Sorry, abs: One muscle trumps all others. Keep your ticker in top shape with our complete guide to cardio health. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2005
Wattendorf & Hadley |
Family History: The Three-Generation Pedigree The three-generation pedigree provides a pictorial representation of diseases within a family and is the most efficient way to assess hereditary influences on disease. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2005 |
Why Am I Short of Breath? Shortness of breath can be caused by many things, from a simply cold to heart failure. While these tips should help ease the anxiety, they shouldn't replace a visit to your doctor. |
AskMen.com
Joshua Levine |
Life-Threatening Illnesses A list of what I think are the most significant diseases you should watch out for. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2001 |
Health Issues for Adults with Down Syndrome Are regular check-ups a good idea?... How can I help my relative with Down syndrome have a full life?... My older relative is having some new problems. Could it be Alzheimer's disease?... |
American Journal of Nursing
October 2010
Eileen Thomas |
Men's Awareness and Knowledge of Male Breast Cancer This article reports on the findings of a qualitative study that explored the awareness and knowledge of male breast cancer among English-speaking men. |
AskMen.com
November 10, 2002
Joshua Levine |
Common Diseases That Affect Men The diseases that target large percentages of men deserve to be openly discussed and dealt with in order to inform, educate and prevent. There are certain scary illnesses that you should be on the lookout for. |
