Coronary Artery Disease: Can Heart Blockages Be Reversed?
The good news is that there is data to suggest that early-stage atherosclerosis can regress significantly and even completely in some situations, say experts. Later-stage atherosclerosis is relatively resistant to reversal, though its progression can be delayed.
Mar 18, 2023, 08:41 AM IST
Dark Chocolate to Fatty Fish: Check 7 Foods That Can Help You Prevent Clogged Arteries
Clogged arteries is a common health problem in today's time because of unhealthy lifestyles, scroll down to check the Food list that may help prevent clogged arteries.
Feb 22, 2023, 22:41 PM IST
Blood Tests to Determine Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
To assess your risk of heart and cardiovascular disease, your healthcare practitioner may request lab tests on your blood and urine. Elevated levels of LDL [low-density lipoprotein] are an outcome that suggests a higher likelihood of developing heart disease.
Nov 28, 2022, 11:32 AM IST
Healthy with five kidneys! Bangladeshi patient undergoes third successful transplant
The 41-year old patient, a Bangladeshi national, had undergone kidney transplants in 1994 and 2005, but both the kidneys ended up failing owing to uncontrolled hypertension.
Aug 10, 2021, 19:43 PM IST
Pregnancy, ovarian function are risk factors for coronary artery disease: Study
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of cardiovascular disease.
Aug 05, 2020, 18:02 PM IST
Fish oils don't prevent strokes in diabetes patients: Study
In observational studies, higher consumption of fish is associated with lower risks of coronary artery disease and stroke.
Aug 27, 2018, 10:45 AM IST
Cardiac arrest: Can you recover from it? Causes and risk factors
Cardiac arrest is the sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.
Feb 01, 2017, 09:22 AM IST
Cardiac arrest: What increases your risk? What to do, how can it be prevented?
The immediate cause of cardiac arrest is usually an abnormal heart rhythms, called arrhythmias.
Dec 06, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Test for coronary artery disease motivates people to adopt healthier habits
Researchers have found that undergoing a computer tomographic angiography was a better motivator to get people with suspected coronary artery disease to adopt healthier lifestyle practices than an exercise electrocardiography and stress test.
Oct 16, 2016, 00:58 AM IST
Coronary artery surgery can prevent heart failure in people with diabetes!
Heart failure is a common condition among people with Type 2 diabetes.
Oct 03, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
Sexual desire lower in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome
Postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome report lower sexual activity, desire, and sexual satisfaction, according to a new report.
Jul 13, 2016, 23:39 PM IST
Lounge in the sun to be `hearty`
The best way to determine one's vitamin D level is by getting a blood test.
Nov 15, 2015, 11:39 AM IST
Cells that can help mend a broken heart
By tracking a single cell in a growing heart, Stanford University scientists have discovered a cell type that could repair damaged arteries.
Oct 20, 2015, 12:50 PM IST
