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Aortic Valve Sclerosis     Updated

The aim of this study was to examine the association between atherosclerosis risk factors, aortic atherosclerosis and aortic valve abnormalities in the general population Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Change in Cardiovascular Risk     Updated

The article elevates the impact of echocardiography on risk stratification in never-treated individuals classified as low cardiovascular risk Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Diastolic Function Mini Q and A     Updated

What is diastolic function? Diastolic function refers to the hearts ability to transfer blood from the atria to the ventricles during the period of ventricular diastasis (i.e., ventricular relaxation when the mitral and tricuspid valves are open). Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Effect of Lower Targets for Blood Pressure and LDL Cholestrol     Updated

Effect of Lower Targets for Blood Pressure and LDL Cholesterol on Atherosclerosis in Diabetes Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Left Ventricular Mass Change During Treatment of Hypertension     Updated

Increased baseline left ventricular (LV) mass predicts cardiovascular (CV) complications of hypertension and the relation between lower LV mass and outcome during treatment for hypertension Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Mysteries of Diastolic Function     Updated

Unlocking the Mysteries of Diastolic Function: Deciphering the Rosetta Stone Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Noninvasive estimation of right ventricular systolic pressure     Updated

Noninvasive estimation of right ventricular systolic pressure Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Peripheral Vascular Disease     Updated

PAD generally refers to a disorder that obstructs blood flow to the lower or upper extremities more commonly caused by atherosclerosis. PAD strongly correlates with risk of major cardiovascular events. Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Screening for Heart Attack Prevention SHAPE     Updated

The identification and treatment of the vulnerable patient. Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 29-06-2011 ,  Hits: 0

Should we screen for abdominal aortic aneurysms?     Updated

Screening for asymptomatic vascular disease is a complex issue of great public health importance. Vascular diseases, including AAAs, are often asymptomatic, and the first clinical event is often fatal or life-threatening Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Use of 64-slice CT in symptomatic patients     Updated

Use of 64-slice CT in symptomatic patients after coronary bypass surgery Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Vulnerable Plaque to Vulnerable Patient     Updated

New Paradigm for the Prevention of Heart Attack Identification and Treatment of the Asymptomatic Vulnerable Patient Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

Wave Doppler Determination of Right Ventricular Pressure     Updated

Wave Doppler Determination of Right Ventricular Pressure Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?     Updated

What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? Category : Top : Featured Articles Added: 11-08-2010 ,  Hits: 0

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