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TODAY'S FEATURE ARTICLE:Saturday September 6, 2008
Slowing down heart rate cuts MI risk
Taking the heart rate inhibitor ivabradine can reduce the risk of heart attacks by 36 per cent in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD), UK re-search suggests. It is the first time a study has shown that using a drug to lower heart rate can lead to a reduction in coronary events in patients already receiving optimal therapy. ...   Click Here to Read More
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Overview
What Causes Heart Failure?
Heart failure is caused by other diseases or conditions that damage or overwork the heart muscle. Over time the heart muscle weakens and is not able to pump blood as well as it should...
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Prevention
Who Gets Heart Failure?
Heart failure is very common in persons 65 years of age and older. It is the number one reason for a hospital visit in this group...
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Diagnosis
Tests for Heart Failure
If your doctor suspects heart failure after the history, physical exam, and initial tests (such as tests of kidney function), he/she may refer you to a cardiologist for more investigations...
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Treatment
Medications and Special Care
Your doctor will prescribe medicines to help improve your heart function and symptoms. As the disease progresses, lifestyle changes and regular medications may not be enough...
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Clinical Trials
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Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others...
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We've gathered together many internet links to get you to the information you need on Heart Failure advocacy, programs, services, and research...
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