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Mayo Clinic — Dr. Thomas Behrenbeck is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology.More…
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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks
Mayo Clinic — Statin side effects can be uncomfortable, but are rarely dangerous. Because of their effectiveness, statins are often prescribed for people with high cholesterol to lower their total cholesterol and reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke. ...More…
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Coronary angioplasty and stents
Mayo Clinic — Coronary angioplasty and stents - Overview covers definition and results of this heart procedure. Coronary angioplasty (AN-jee-o-plas-tee), also referred to as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a procedure used to open clogged heart ...More…
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Coronary bypass surgery
Mayo Clinic — Coronary bypass surgery - Overview covers risks and results of this open-heart surgery. Coronary bypass surgery is a procedure to allow blood to flow to your heart muscle despite blocked arteries. Coronary bypass surgery uses a healthy blood ...More…
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Chelation therapy for heart disease
Mayo Clinic — Chelation therapy for heart disease - Overview covers the definition and risks of this procedure. Chelation therapy has been used as a treatment for mercury and lead poisoning for years. More recently, some doctors and alternative medicine ...More…
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Cholesterol ratio: Is it important?
Mayo Clinic — Cholesterol ratio has been useful as a predictor of heart disease risk. Cholesterol ratio has been useful as a predictor of heart disease risk. You can calculate your cholesterol ratio by dividing your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") . ...More…
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Can kefir lower my cholesterol?
Mayo Clinic — Health claims about kefir abound, but researchers know little about the fermented milk product. Probably not. Kefir is a fermented milk product that contains various bacteria and yeasts. It has a sour taste and is slightly carbonated. Kefir is ...More…
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Ankle-brachial index
Mayo Clinic — Ankle-brachial index - Overview covers definition, results of this test for peripheral artery disease. The ankle-brachial index test is a quick, non-invasive way to assess your risk for peripheral artery disease, a condition in which the arteries ...More…
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Echocardiogram
Mayo Clinic — Echocardiogram - Overview covers definition, risks and results of this heart imaging test. An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce images of your heart. This common test allows your doctor to see how your heart is beating and pumping blood. ...More…
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Electrocardiogram
Mayo Clinic — An electrocardiogram is a simple test that provides valuable clues about your heart health. An electrocardiogram is used to monitor your heart. Each beat of your heart is triggered by an electrical impulse generated from special cells in the ...More…
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Carotid ultrasound
Mayo Clinic — Carotid ultrasound is a test to check the arteries in your neck for blockage. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Most strokes occur without any warning signs or symptoms. One way to assess your risk of having a ...More…
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Mayo Clinic — Mayo Clinic Health Solutions/MayoClinic.com is an online information and communications service (the "Service") provided by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research and from other sources. Use of the Service is governed by the terms ...More…