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Heart Disease Defined
Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is used narrowly and incorrectly as a synonym for coronary artery disease. Heart disease is synonymous with cardiac disease but not with cardiovascular disease which is any disease of the heart or blood vessels. Among the many types of heart disease, see, for example: Angina; Arrhythmia; Congenital heart disease; Coronary artery disease (CAD); Dilated cardiomyopathy; Heart attack (myocardial infarction); Heart failure; Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Mitral regurgitation; Mitral valve prolapse; and Pulmonary stenosis.
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State forum discusses chronic care, length of hospital stays
Published August 28, 2008, 1:27 am, The Citizens' Voice
HARRISBURG — Providing better care to patients with chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma and heart disease is a key part of the formula to control escalating health care costs in Pennsylvania, participants at a statewide forum said Wednesday.
Asbestos: The lies that killed
Published August 28, 2008, 1:24 am, The New Statesman
Asbestos, now banned in the EU, kills up to 4,000 people a year in the UK alone. In this exclusive report, Ed Howker reveals how the industry hid the truth for decades and why the death toll will certainly continue to rise
Exclusive: Martial arts champion hit by multiple sclerosis denied benefits
Published August 28, 2008, 12:34 am, Daily Record
A MARTIAL arts champion whose life was "destroyed" by multiple sclerosis has been refused benefits - because she can still talk. Tae Kwon Do silver medallist Kirsten McLaughlin, 33, requires round-the-clock care from husband Alan, 34.
Tri-County Community Calendar for Aug. 27, 2008
Published August 28, 2008, 12:29 am, Tri-County Journal
Etc. SHOOTING MATCHES: noon to dark SUNDAYS, SEPT. 7 THROUGH OCT. 5, Knights of Columbus grounds, 2757 English Road, Pacific. Matches open to the public.
Kids tempted to smoke, report says
Published August 28, 2008, 12:05 am, Ventura County Star
They are classic scenes — Christopher Reeve hurtling through a Marlboro billboard in "Superman II;" Sarah Jessica Parker lighting up in "Sex and the City."
GP explains life expectancy gap
Published August 27, 2008, 11:36 pm, BBC News
A GP reacts to a report which says there is a 28-year gap in life expectancy around the Glasgow area.
Industry Insider: Merck's Vioxx cloud begins to clear
Published August 27, 2008, 9:24 pm, The Star-Ledger
Wall Street doesn't like surprises -- or major court battles that pit companies against consumers -- which explains why Merck is still getting credit for crafting a surprise ending to the massive Vioxx court battle late last year.
More Aortic Chest Aneurysms Being Treated With Less-invasive Stents
Published August 27, 2008, 8:32 pm, Science Daily
An increasing number of patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms are being treated with a device called a stent graft, rather than open-chest surgery. The device is delivered with a cathether. Patients go home in a day or two. It's much less invasive than open-chest surgery.
For Good Health, Don't Ignore an Irregular Heartbeat
Published August 27, 2008, 8:07 pm, Carteret County News-Times
(ARA) - Does your heart ever beat irregularly? Perhaps you get an occasional flutter, or your heart races or beats slow for a short amount of time. For most people, these occasional, irregular heartbeats are common and harmless.
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Wed Aug 27
- Cardiovascular Disease in Women - The Number One Killer of American Women is Heart Disease: Only takes a few minutes to read, yet can add years to your life. For more information ask Lois to speak http://interna tionalspeakers .com
- http://ma.gnol ia.com/html/mi cro/people/zsu ooeygoose - heart disease
Tue Aug 26
- A business owner's nightmare - Aug. 25, 2008
- Fitness And Health Web Highlight | Fitness And Health: Just because you are not obese, doesn't mean you're off the hook when it comes to increased risk for heart disease and diabetes
Mon Aug 25
- http://living. health.com/cat egory/healthy- heart/: From exercise to diet to stress relief, here?s how to keep your heart beating
- Watch actor and playwright Steven Berkoff in British Heart Foundation ad | Media | guardian.co.uk
Fri Aug 22
- Articles all about Heart Disease: This is a place where all great articles about Heart Disease are gather
Thu Aug 21
- The Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease in America . PBS: Excellent and it may save your life
- WHO | The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke: Lots of statistics on heart disease
Wed Aug 20
- International Cardiovascular Disease Statistics: Collated statistics from the American Heart Association
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