Cardiology

Lack of Evidence for Recommended Low-Density Lipoprotein Treatment Targets
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/145/7/520 REVIEW Narrative Review: Lack of Evidence for Recommended Low-Density Lipoprotein Treatment Targets: A Solvable Problem Rodney A. Hayward, MD; Timothy P. Hofer, MD, MSc; and Sandeep Vijan, MD, MSc 3 October 2006 | Volume 145 Issue 7 | Pages 520-530 Rece... 24 Nov 2006 22:46

It's a miracle...
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LDL is 105 doctor advises cholesterol medications, seeking advice.
Hi Everyone, Was seeking advice on doctors recommendation to go on a low dose cholesterol lowering medication. Current numbers: LDL 105 HDL 38 (should be above 40 according to lab) Triglycerides 53 A am a Type II diabetic well controlled by diet (mostly) and exercise. I am 35 years old. My Doctor recom... 29 Nov 2006 18:31

Non-Invasive Cardiology
My cardiologist and good friend Dr. Howard H. Wayne of San Diego passed away October 23, 2006. He was a true character, and will be missed sorely by his many patients. Dr. Wayne did not like invasive treatments or tests for CAD (angiograms, angioplasty, stents, bypasses). He pioneered the medical (drug) treatmen... 2 Dec 2006 11:36

Nutrients and aging?
Hello, "A study published in the May 3, 2005 issue of the American Heart Association journal Circulation found that weight gain and increased insulin resistance were correlated with greater telomere shortening over time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telomere " In view of above, whether excessive or more expos... 27 Nov 2006 08:50

Heart Beating Machine
Hi all I found this article about a new device to transport the heart. Check it out. http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=2048531&page=1 ... 4 Nov 2006 21:37

survival in heart transplantation
what is the average survival period in a patient underwent complete heart transplantaion. ... 4 Nov 2006 20:34

Metabolic syndrome predicts prostate cancer
Susan wrote: Metabolic Syndrome a Predictor of Prostate Cancer Reuters Health Information 2006. © 2006 Reuters Ltd. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters shall not be l... 5 Nov 2006 07:40

Glycated substances & Diabetes?
Hello, "Advanced Glycation in Health and Disease: Role of the Modern Environment HELEN VLASSARA It is believed that intracellular and extracellular advanced glycation (AGEs) or lipoxidation end products (ALEs), together with dysregulated glucose and lipid metabolism, are important contributors to oxidan... 7 Jan 2007 18:54

TCD and TEE disagreement ... suggestions?
Hello all! I'm a 25-year-old stroke survivor. I've had three strokes; the first you could classify as a TIA (I didn't go to the hospital), but the second two definitely weren't. Doctors have been searching for the cause of my strokes ever since, and hadn't turned up anything until I went to a neurologist in... 21 Oct 2006 19:46