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Diabetes and Hypertension

Diabetes and HypertensionControlling blood sugar levels are crucial for people with diabetes. But equally important is blood pressure control. High blood pressure and diabetes often occur together and if left untreated can lead to serious consequences. Join experts as they discuss the link between these two conditions, who is most at risk and how it is diagnosed.

Keywords: hypertension, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, vascular disease, insulin, blood sugar, blood pressure, atherosclerosis, obesity, high cholesterol, smoking, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, end-stage renal disease, chronic renal failure

What is PAD?

What is PAD?Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a blockage of arteries in the extremities, which can cause cramping in the legs, hips and thighs. Tune in to learn more about PAD.

Keywords: PAD, peripheral arterial disease, pulse, blood pressure, atherosclerosis, claudication, blood flow, cramping sensation,

Aortic Aneurysms

Aortic AneurysmsAbdominal aortic aneurysms usually grow silently for years until they rupture and become deadly. Learn if you are at risk and who definitely needs to be screened.

Keywords: Aortic, abdominal aorta, aneurysm, abdominal aortic aneurysm, blood vessel, artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture, screening for aneurysm, high blood pressure, hypertension, graft, endograft, heart attack, clotting, infection, U.S. Preventative Task Force, screening, ultrasound, smoking, atherosclerosis

TIA Overview

TIA OverviewTIA, or transient ischemic attack, can be described as a "light stroke" -- but this doesn't mean it should be taken lightly. While a TIA does not cause damage to the brain, it is a serious "brain attack" which puts you at higher risk of having a full-blown stroke sometime down the road. Our panel of experts will discuss the causes and symptoms of TIA, and address what you must do afterwards to reduce your risk of future attacks.

Keywords: TIA, transient ischemic attack, stroke, hemorrhage, neurology, brain attack, dissection, migraine, bleeding stroke, National Stroke Association, American Heart Association, blood pressure, diabetes, cardiac disease, atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, MRI scan, carotid ultrasound, Aspirin, antiplatelet medications, ticlopidine, Plavix, Aggrenox, Dr. Ralph Sacco, Dr. Dara Jamieson

Lipodystrophy in HIV Disease

Lipodystrophy in HIV DiseaseLipodystrophy is a condition that many people with HIV develop. Their appearance can change dramatically and they may experience dangerous cholesterol levels. In this webcast, learn more about this recently recognized syndrome, its possible causes, and how it is linked to long-term HIV survival.

Keywords: lipodystrophy, HIV complications, fat changes, fat distribution, fat redistribution, AIDS complications, AIDS, HIV, body shape changes, lipid levels, body image, cholesterol, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, insulin resistence, HAART, HIV medications, antiretroviral, protease inhibitors, antiviral, nucleocide analogs

Types of Stents

Types of StentsWhen an artery narrows in your heart, doctors can fix the problem by inserting a small wire mesh tube called a stent to hold the artery open. Which type of stent works best for you?

Keywords: Stenting, clogged arteries, stent, diseased artery, artery, artery repair, lifestyle changes, medications, aspirin, clopidogrel, Plavix, blood clots, heart attack. atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease,

Angina

AnginaAngina pectoris is the name for a chest pain or discomfort caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of this common condition.

Keywords: angina pectoris, angina, chest pain, heart, lack of blood, pressure, squeezing pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, neck pain, jaw pain, back pain, indigestion, Coronary artery disease, CAD, atherosclerosis, exercise, exertion

Diagnosing Heart Problems

Diagnosing Heart ProblemsDo you suffer from chest pain while exercising? If so, you may want to see a doctor. Join experts as they talk about the various methods used to diagnose a type of heart problem, known as angina.

Keywords: Angina pectoris, angina, chest pain, neck pain, jaw pain, arm pain, stomach pain, pressure, squeezing pain, burning sensation, chest discomfort, angina signs, angina diagnosis, angina screening, angina symptoms, coronary artery disease blocked arteries, atherosclerosis, plaque, angina tests, exercise stress test, electrocardiogram EKG, nuclear cardiology test, coronary arteriogram, CT scan, and MRI, physical exam, family history, heart attack, myocardial infarction

Angina Evaluation

Angina EvaluationIf you've been diagnosed with angina, how often you need to be monitored will depend on the severity of the angina. Tune in to learn more about the evaluation process.

Keywords: angina pectoris, angina, evaluation, testing, chest pain, heart, lack of blood, pressure, squeezing pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, neck pain, jaw pain, back pain, indigestion, Coronary artery disease, CAD, atherosclerosis, exercise, exertion, exercise stress test,

Post Stent Surgery

Post Stent SurgeryStenting is a common procedure used to keep clogged arteries open. To ensure long-term success additional treatments are necessary after surgery. Learn more about the options.

Keywords: Stenting, clogged arteries, stent, diseased artery, artery, artery repair, lifestyle changes, medications, aspirin, clopidogrel, Plavix, blood clots, heart attack. atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, lipids, blood pressure, diabetes, chest pain, shortness of breath, scar tissue, plaque,

Treating Diabetic Hypertension

Treating Diabetic HypertensionIt's long been known that diabetes often goes hand-in-hand with high blood pressure. But many of the 11 million Americans that have both conditions don't get the treatment they need. Join experts as they discuss why people with diabetes also need to focus on controlling their blood pressure.

Keywords: hypertension, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, vascular disease, insulin, blood sugar, blood pressure, atherosclerosis, obesity, high cholesterol, smoking, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, end-stage renal disease, chronic renal failure, treatment, blood pressure medications, exercise, diet, blood sugar medicine, normal blood pressure levels, blood glucose levels

How High Cholesterol Harms You

How High Cholesterol Harms YouLearn the basics of high cholesterol, and it's consequences on the cardiovascular system.

Keywords: Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, atherosclerosis,artery,arteries, heart, stroke, block, low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoprotein, high cholesterol

Heart Disease Prevention

Heart Disease PreventionMore than seventy million Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease, which is a disease of the heart or blood vessels. Tune in to find out if you're at risk for it.

Keywords: Cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cholesterol, chronic illness, blood, blood vessels, health information


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