Cardiovascular - May 2018 Archives

Many health care providers consider transfat to be the worst type of fat you can eat. Unlike other dietary fats, ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Each year in the U.S., more than 300,000 people have heart surgery. To reduce risk of stroke for their patients, surgeons ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease A diet that's high in fat, salt, sugar and cholesterol can contribute ...

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is the primary measure of atherosclerotic risk and thus a therapeutic target in clinical practice. The focus on LDL cholesterol and its control ...

Once the go-to pain reliever in the medicine cabinet, aspirin's identity has changed a lot in the past century. No longer recommended as a treatment ...

Ahhhh, pregnancy. It is a beautiful state: rosy cheeks, a belly everyone wishes to touch, and that inner glow. It's magical. Of course, there ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Complementary and alternative medicine Just how popular is complementary and alternative medicine? Nearly 30 percent of adults have tried it, and ...

Obstructive sleep apnea Simple nighttime snoring may signal something serious: obstructive sleep apnea. This type of apnea occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and ...

You don't need fancy equipment or years of experience to reap the health benefits of bicycling. See how to become a cyclist today with these ...

AURORA, Colorado — Mayo Clinic’s Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Children’s Hospital Colorado are collaborating to provide ...

After 5-year-old Lauren Hoel underwent her third open-heart surgery in five years, she was, understandably, a little frightened of her postoperative care and recovery. Her care team at Mayo Clinic knew just what to do.

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