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Cardiac Pacemaker 2/19/2010

This device senses the heart's rate and rhythm and transmits an electrical impulse to normalize an abnormal heartbeat.

TAGS: GERIATRICS | CARDIOVASCULAR

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Exploring the Link Between Blood Pressure and Lifestyle 2/19/2010

Adopting healthy practices is essential to preventing hypertension and managing it successfully.
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Pharmacist’s Role in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Management 2/19/2010

Initial treatment is directed at hemodynamic improvement and reducing congestion.
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Prevalence and Impact of Cardiovascular Diseases 2/19/2010

Despite declines in recent years, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in people of most ethnicities.
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Protective Role of Vitamin D on the Cardiovascular System 2/19/2010

The relationship between nutrient deficiency and heart health is explored.
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Low Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Hypertension Linked to Cardio Risks 3/20/2008

Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital involved with the Framingham Heart Study reported that moderate vitamin D deficiency nearly doubles the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure over a mean of 5.4 years in patients with high blood pressure.
TAGS: CARDIOVASCULAR | CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE | VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY | HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

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