- Heart conditions:
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- All Online Books for Heart conditions
- CARDIAC MURMURS (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Gallops & Extra Heart Sounds (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Irregular Heart Rhythms (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Murmurs - Diastolic (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Murmurs - Systolic (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Abnormal Heart Sounds (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Heart Failure (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- MURMURS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Murmurs (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Pulse rhythm abnormality (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Congestive Heart Failure (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Heart Murmurs* (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Cardiac Arrest (Sudden Cardiopulmonary Collapse) (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Valvular heart disease (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Cardiac arrhythmias (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Cardiac tamponade (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Heart failure (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Murmurs (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Pulse rhythm abnormality (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Heart Murmur, Diastolic (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Heart Murmur, Systolic (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Congestive Heart Failure (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Cardiomegaly/Congestive Heart Failure (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Discrete Heart Sounds (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Diastolic Murmur (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Systolic Murmur (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Continuous Murmur (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Valvular heart disease (Handbook of Diseases)
- Cardiac arrhythmias (Handbook of Diseases)
- Cardiac tamponade (Handbook of Diseases)
- Heart failure (Handbook of Diseases)
- Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (Handbook of Diseases)
- Murmurs (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Pulse rhythm abnormality (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Murmurs (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Pulse rhythm abnormality (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Heart Murmurs (Asymptomatic) (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Cardiac Failure (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Murmurs (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Pulse rhythm abnormality (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- MURMURS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Do not forget to prescribe prophylaxis against endocarditis for patients with heart disease (Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)
- Give ketamine in patients with significant cardiac disease or sepsis (Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)
- Learning Problems (The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
- Speech Problems (The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
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Heart disease is the number one killer of American women, but it can be prevented. One way is to control your cholesterol levels. Find out how.
Your risk of developing heart disease, stroke or diabetes is greatly increased if you suffer from a combination of health problems, known as metabolic syndrome. Learn what you can do to fight back.
Everyone knows that a good night's sleep makes you feel better the next day. But did you know that how long you sleep might be a factor in heart disease? Learn how sleep might be linked to the health of your heart.
The statistics for heart disease in women are staggering. Yet many don't know they are at risk, nor do they know the signs and symptoms of trouble. Tune in to learn what everyone should know about the leading cause of death in American women.
Nearly 60 million Americans are diagnosed with heart disease every year and it's the leading cause of death in both men and women. But there's been a lot of talk lately about how nutritional supplements might help. Which supplements are effective? Join our panel of specialists as they discuss the pros and cons of various supplements that are currently available on the market.
Heart disease risk is something you have or don't have. But how do you know? Learn how you can set yourself on the path to a heart healthy life. And say aloha to heart disease.
Heart disease kills 32 percent of women each year, meaning that more women than men die from heart disease. Tune in to learn the facts about women and heart disease.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. but it can be prevented. One way is to control cholesterol levels. Find out what levels are recommended for prevention.
We've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease. Learn more about this syndrome and how it affects the heart.
A stroke can be a life-altering event but its warning signs can sometimes be difficult to identify. Experts discuss the exact steps to take when you suspect you're suffering a stroke.
While a stroke almost always comes without warning, there are certain people who are more at risk than others. Factors such as age, racial background and physical problems can make you a more likely candidate. Still, there are ways to lessen your chances. Learn what you can do to help prevent a stroke.
A stroke can induce a wide variety of disabilities. With timely and proper rehabilitation, however, patients can often learn how to regain functioning and resume their lives. Physical, occupational and speech therapists can all work with a patient to help them recover abilities that have been lost or damaged.
Heart trouble may sound like a click away if you have mitral valve prolapse (MVP). But this common misfiring in the heart is seldom serious. Learn what can be done if your MVP is out.
Most people who smoke have thought about stopping. Learn what you should do to prepare yourself for that first day without cigarettes.
The differences between the sexes have been a popular topic for centuries. And so has the idea that the heart is the home of the soul. Modern medicine has discovered some significant dissimilarities between the hearts of men and women. Coincidence? Probably. But the medical facts are interesting -- and important -- nonetheless. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how men's and women's hearts differ, and the medical implications of these findings.
People with Crohn's and colitis can become malnourished because they can't absorb certain nutrients. Listen to experts discuss the complex topic of food nutritional problems in people with IBD.
For many heart transplant recipients, the toughest part of the experience is the stressful waiting period. Join heart surgeon Mehmet Oz and Frank Torre, ex-baseball star, as they discuss preoperative stress and how it can affect your recovery period.
Join the staff and patients at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles as they share their experiences with pediatric heart surgery.
Heart transplant success is determined by your post-surgery quality of life. Successful patients are able to resume activities they enjoyed before the procedure, such as moderate exercise and sexual activity. Join Dr. Mehmet Oz and ex-baseball star and donor-heart recipient Frank Torre, as they discuss the recovery period after heart transplant surgery.
One of the most important ways of managing moderate to severe heart failure is to control fluid and the salt content in your diet. Tune in to find out how.
A heart attack is caused when a blockage forms in the heart's blood vessels. Knowing what causes a heart attack and how to prevent it could save your life.
If you have heart failure it's important to follow a heart healthy diet. Join experts as they discuss recommended dietary restrictions necessary to keep your heart pumping.
Heart failure affects approximately 5 million people in the United States. It can be caused by a number of conditions and treatment options may vary depending on the cause.
When it comes to managing cholesterol in your diet, it's important to know what foods can raise and what foods can lower your levels of the bad cholesterol.
The worst of Hurricane Katrina may be over, but thousands of evacuees from the Gulf coast still face an uncertain future. With the recovery underway, are we prepared for the next perfect storm?