November 13, 2009

• Aspirin and statins reduce the recurrence of cerebral infarction

  With severe carotid atherosclerosis in the atherosclerosis in patients with cerebral infarction even in drug-intervention, the recurrence rate remains as high as 18.5%, in particular, has severe carotid artery stenosis in patients with cerebral infarction significantly increased the risk of recurrence, ulcers spot The patients with cerebral infarction recurrence of the danger of increased seven times.Therefore, the carotid atherosclerosis actively intervene to reduce the carotid atherosclerosis extent and degree of stenosis, the stability of carotid atherosclerosis, the prevention of the recurrence of cerebral infarction may have an important role. (…)

• Coronary Artery CT Scans & Cancer Risk

  Coronary Artery CT Scans & Cancer Risk
  By Robert Wascher
  It has been estimated by experts that up to 2 percent of all cancer cases are caused by exposure to medical x-ray tests. (…)

• Coronary Artery Calcium Scans Detect Early Stages of CAD

  Coronary Artery Calcium Scans Detect Early Stages of CAD
  By Carolyn Strimike
  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. (…)

• Carotid Artery Stenosis: Is There A Remedy?

  Carotid Artery Stenosis - Remedy With Tocotrienols Vitamin
  By Michael R
  Carotid artery stenosis is a kind of constriction of artery walls in our body. (…)