Learn 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
Low density lipoprotein or LDL is known as "bad" cholesterol because too much can clog arteries and cause life threatening consequences. Find out what your LDL levels should be.
Keywords: cholesterol, ldl, lipoprotein, clog, clogged arteries, arteries
Elevated blood lipids, including cholesterol, are frequently seen in HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy. Listen as experts describe the problem, and available treatment options.
Keywords: HIV, AIDS, switching therapy, side effects, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, dyslipidemia, dyslipidemias, insulin abnormalities, nucleoside analogs, nonnucleoside analogs, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, Reyataz, atazanavir, high cholesterol, lipidemia, NNRTI, NRTI, HIV drug side effects, HAART, triglyceride, blood fats, high density lipoprotein, low density lipoprotein, cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, myocardial infarction, non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Cholesterol is necessary to keep the body functioning but too much of the "bad" cholesterol called LDL can cause more damage than good. Tune in to learn about the different types.
Keywords: LDL Cholesterol, Low-density lipoprotein, HDL Cholesterol, High-density lipoprotein
Cholesterol is one of the most established risk factors for heart disease, yet people are still confused. Learn what cholesterol is and what we can do to control it.
Keywords: Cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart attack, blockages, artery, coronary artery disease, plaque, LDL, low-density cholesterol, HDL, high-density cholesterol, good cholesterol, bad cholesterol, triglycerides, saturated fat, trans fats, fiber, statin, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, niacin, fibrate therapy, exercise, physical activity, healthy weight, smoking, Atorvastatin, Lipitor, Fluvastatin, Lescol, Lovastatin, Mevacor, Pravastatin, Pravachol, Rosuvastatin, Crestor, Simvastatin, Zocor, Ezetimibe, Zetia, Cholestyramine, Questran, Colestipol, Colestid, Colesevelam, WelChol, Gemfibrozil, Lopid, Fenofibrate, TriCor, Clofibrate, Abitrate, Atromid-S
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.
Keywords: Heart disease, heart disease prevention, cardiovascular prevention, women, cholesterol, cholesterol levels, good cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, American Heart Association guidelines,
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.
Keywords: Heart disease, heart disease prevention, cardiovascular prevention, women, cholesterol, cholesterol levels, good cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, American Heart Association guidelines
It's important for those with high cholesterol to learn about the medications they may take to control it. Find out what the experts think about the most commonly used drugs.
Keywords: Medications, cholesterol, statin, Fibrates, triglyceride, HDL, Niacin ,Bile Acid Sequestrants, liver, gastrointestinal system, cholesterol profile, bile acid sequestrants, ezetimibe
Elevated cholesterol can occur as a side effect from HIV treatments. Hear how one person with HIV steps up to the challenge of getting his cholesterol down.
Keywords: HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, T cells, CD4 cells, immune system, cholesterol, blood lipids, high cholesterol, Lipitor, lovastatin, Pravachol, pravastatin, diet, exercise, lipid lowering medicines, HIV positive, side effects, antiretrovirals, anti HIV therapy, AZT, azidothymidine, Crixivan, indinavir, Epivir, lamivudine, kidney stones, DDI, didanosine, D4T, stavudine, Zerit, Viread, tenofovir, Sustiva, efavirenz, Trizivir
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.
Keywords: Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic syndrome X, syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome, overweight, obesity, abdominal fat, high blood pressure, hypertension, cholesterol, bad cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, good cholesterol, abnormal blood sugar, diabetes, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, risk factors, insulin-resistant, lifestyle changes, medication, elevated insulin levels, heart attack, stroke, hyperlipidemia
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.
Keywords: Stroke, high blood pressure, hypertension, heart conditions, palpitations, atrial fibrillation, anticoagulant, Coumadin, cigarettes, cigarette smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, cholesterol, lipids, obesity, antiplatelets, antiplatelet agents, aspirin, Plavix, TIA, transient ischemic attack, tPA, hemmorhage, clot buster, rehabilitation, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, paralysis, rehab, aphasia, anti-coagulation
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.
Keywords: Stroke, high blood pressure, hypertension, heart conditions, palpitations, atrial fibrillation, anticoagulant, Coumadin, cigarettes, cigarette smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, cholesterol, lipids, obesity, antiplatelets, antiplatelet agents, aspirin, Plavix, TIA, transient ischemic attack, tPA, hemorrhage, blood clot, clot buster, stroke symptoms, anti-coagulation, weakness, slurring, dysarthria, aphasia, mini-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.
Keywords: Stroke, high blood pressure, hypertension, heart conditions, palpitations, atrial fibrillation, anticoagulant, Coumadin, cigarette, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, cholesterol, lipids, obesity, antiplatelets, antiplatelet agents, aspirin, Plavix, anti-coagulation
Many obese people are turning to stomach surgery to help them get on the road to a healthier life. Learn about the different procedures doctors are performing for weight loss.
Keywords: morbid obesity, obesity, epidemic, overweight, obese, BMI, body mass index, calculator, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease, coronary artery disease, diet, exercise, behavior modification, drug therapy, weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, comorbid illnesses, restrictive procedures, malabsorptive procedures, vertical banded gastroplasty, VBG, adjustable gastric band, LAP Band, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, intestine, stomach, pouch, food, colon, reroute
It'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
Controlling 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
There's a good chance you've never heard of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. But this blockage of the leg arteries affects an estimated 8-12 million people in the U.S. alone. The condition can lead to painful leg symptoms, but most people experience no symptoms at all, and the disease is dangerously underdiagnosed. Why aren't more doctors diagnosing PAD? Who's most at risk? And how is PAD connected to stroke and heart attack? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
Keywords: peripheral artery disease, PAD, peripheral vascular disease, diagnosis, treatment, risk factor, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, heart attack, CVA, MI, myocardial infarction, leg pain, claudication, ABI, ankle brachial index, age
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.
Keywords: Heart disease, heart attack, heart disease symptoms, angina, chest pain, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, heart disease in women, heart disease risk factors, heart, arteries, blocked arteries, plaque, heart disease symptoms, heart attack symptoms, heart disease risk factors, heart attack risk factors, smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, sedentary life-style, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood sugar, heart attack survey
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.
Keywords: Nutritional supplements, heart disease, vitamins, minerals, fish oil, omega-3, arrhythmias, heart attack, triglycerides, cholesterol, arteries, Coumadin, aspirin, flaxseed oil, hemp, Resveratrol, picnogenol, varicose veins, grape juice, red wine, L-carnitine, cardiology, congestive heart failure, coenzyme-Q, green tea, polyphenols, B-vitamins, folic acid, homocysteine levels, viscum alba, dysrhythmia, integrated medicine, drug interactions, tree ear, Dr. Sam Benjamin, Dr. Nate Lebowitz
For the 8 million Americans considered morbidly obese, health problems are virtually inevitable. But new procedures are helping people take the weight off and keep it off.
Keywords: morbid obesity, obesity, epidemic, overweight, obese, BMI, body mass index, calculator, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease, coronary artery disease, diet, exercise, behavior modification, drug therapy, weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, comorbid illnesses, restrictive procedures, malabsorptive procedures, vertical banded gastroplasty, VGB, adjustable gastric band, LAP Band, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, intestine, stomach, pouch, food, colon, reroute
If you've suffered a stroke, one of your greatest concerns should be preventing a second stroke. Currently, 40 percent of stroke survivors have a second stroke within five years. And a repeat stroke is frequently more devastating than the first. But there are things you can do to keep a second attack at bay. Join our panel of experts for a discussion of prevention issues specific to stroke survivors.
Keywords: Secondary prevention, stroke, neurology, TIA, recurrence, transient ischemic attack, brain injury, lifestyle adjustment, blood pressure, sugar levels, cholesterol, antiplatelet medications, anticoagulant medications, blood thinners, aspirin, Plavix, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, Aggrenox, Warfarin, heredity, Dr. Ralph Sacco, Dr. Dara Jamieson
Coronary bypass is a form of heart surgery that uses new arteries to "bypass" and replace clogged heart arteries. Tune in to learn more about this important type of heart surgery.
Keywords: Surgery, bypass surgery, bypass, coronary bypass, coronary bypass surgery, cholesterol, arteries, clogs, clogged artery, clogged arteries, artery, heart surgery, surgical bypass
More 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
Type 2 diabetes doesn't strike out of the blue. Instead, a person's body undergoes a series of changes. Listen as experts explain the clues that often foreshadow the onset of diabetes.
Keywords: Diabetes, insulin, insulin resistance, prediabetes, pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitizers, Metformin, Actos, Pioglitazone, Avandia, Rosiglitazone, Sulfonylureas, Diabinese, chloropropamide, Glucotrol, glipizide, DiaBeta, glyburide, carbohydrate blockers, Precose, acarbose, Glyset, meglitol, blood sugar, glucose tolerance, cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, type 2 diabetes, type 2, adult onset, adult onset diabetes, sugar diabetes, syndrome x, glucophage
Fat changes known as lipodystrophy can be very disturbing to people receiving antiretroviral therapy for HIV. Listen to experts discuss some important preliminary data showing some features of lipodystrophy may be reversible.
Keywords: AIDS complication, HIV complication, lipodystrophy, HIV, HAART, antiretroviral therapy, protease inhibitors, PIs, nucleoside analogs, Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, NRTI, NRTIs, Non Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, NNRTI, NNRTIs, lipoatrophy, insulin resistance, HOPS, HIV Outpatient Study, Avandia, rosiglitazone, human immunodeficiency syndrome, highly active antiretroviral therapy, cholesterol, lipid levels, hypercholesterolemia
Lipodystrophy 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
While the causes of Alzheimer's are still uncertain, many experts believe the key lies in understanding plaques and tangles, lesions and knots of nerve cell fibers in the brain that are sure indicators of Alzheimer's disease. Join our panel of experts as they discuss current research and theories.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, plaques, tangles, amyloid, brain, dementia, cause, treatment, theory, Apo E, protein, cholesterol, fats, gene, family history, risk factors, genetic factor.
Stenting 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,
As with virtually any medication, the benefits of hormonal therapy for breast cancer always come with the risk of side effects. At this year's 24th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, presentations addressed the relative benefits and side effects of various hormonal therapies, and implications for treatment. Join us as we talk to two experts from the conference about this important issue.
Keywords: hormonal therapy, breast cancer, benefits, side-effects, tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitor, anti-aromatase agent, aromatase, Aromasin, exemestane, Femara, Arimidex, anastrozole, letrozole, toremifene, sexual function, libido, hot flashes, elderly, osteoporosis, bone density, lipids, metastatic disease, adjuvant therapy, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, hormone receptor, menopause, post-menopausal, first-line therapy
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.
Keywords: Framingham risk calculator, heart disease, heart healthy, cardiovascular disease prevention, statin, ace inhibitor, cholesterol, high blood pressure, overweight, obese, aloha, diabetes,
If you have a child, you've doubtless taken him or her to the doctor for a back-to-school physical; most schools require one every few years, if not every year. You may take it for granted, but why is it so important? What does a physical have to do with going back to school? What should a good physical include? What questions should the doctor be asking your child? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the back-to-school physical for children of all ages.
Keywords: Back-to-school, physical, pediatrics, sex, drugs, alcohol, cholesterol, kidney disease, nutrition, choking, poisoning, immunizations, Dr. Daniel Neuspiel, Dr. Herschel Lessin
Each year more than a million Americans have heart attacks. High cholesterol can form a blockage in the arteries and lead to heart disease. Lifestyle changes and adherence to a treatment plan are important for cholesterol management.
Keywords: heart attack, cholesterol, high cholesterol, lower cholesterol, stroke, cardiovascular, heart disease, arteries, athero, atherosclerosis, artery, artery health, vascular
Colon cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, typically strikes African-American men and women at a younger age. Learn what you need to know about early screening and preventing the disease.
Keywords: colorectal cancer, colon cancer, African American, men, women, weight loss, bleeding, abdominal pain, adenocarcimoma, glandular cancer, family history, ethnic background, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, high fat diet, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol use, smoking, screening, fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, laxative, gasterenterologist, anesthesiologist
Are low-fat diets of little help, as recent headlines say? The news is not so simple. Learn how some fats are still bad for you.
Keywords: Low fat diet, women's health initiative, fat, overweight, high fat diet, research study, dieting information.
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