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Peripheral arterial disease (arteriosclerosis)
Peripheral arterial disease is arteriosclerosis or damage to the blood vessels of the legs and feet. Blood flow is restricted and nerve damage may occur.
29 May 2003
Tricuspid valve disease
Tricuspid valve disease affects the valve which connects the right ventricle and atrium (heart chambers), usually following rheumatic fever.
29 May 2003
Heart block (atrioventricular conduction abnormalities)
Heart block is a disorder of the electrical conduction system of the heart, causing delayed or missed heart beats between the heart's atria and ventricles.
28 May 2003
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is an irreversible degenerative lung condition which obstructs airflow. It is a leading cause of death.
23 May 2003
Pericarditis and pericardial disease
Pericardial disease refers to inflammation of the pericardium, the fibrous tissues surrounding the heart. It is a leading cause of heart attack.
19 May 2003
Tips for Dealing with Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is extremely common, particularly for men with heart disease, diabetes or who have been treated for prostate cancer. It affects relationships and self…
07 Dec 2009
Nutrition and women
A good diet is essential for growth, health and wellbeing. In women, nutritional requirements are affected by pregnancy and medical conditions.
09 May 2006
Nutrition in Men
There is strong evidence that Western-style diets are associated with a substantially increased risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and men are…
04 May 2006
Measurement and Lowering of Lipoprotein(a)
Lipoprotein(a) is a molecule made from joining a protein the body makes (called apolipoprotein(a)) and LDL, which is a form of cholesterol. The importance of the Measurement and lowering of Lipoprotein(a) is an area of active research. It is one of a group of molecules called 'lipoproteins', so called because they have this common form of construction - a protein attached to a cholesterol molecule. Having elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) in their blood has been strongly implicated in research as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease - such as coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke.
20 Feb 2006
