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Restless Legs Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke Story

Restless Legs Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke

A study published in the latest issue of Neurology found that people with restless leg syndrome (RLS) have double the risk of heart disease and stroke. The study included nearly 3,500 community based participants of average age 68 years from the Sleep Heart Health Study. The researchers used information provided by participants through detailed questionnaires to establish who had RLS and who had received a diagnosis for symptoms of angina, myocardial infarction, stroke or heart failure to help determine the presence of coronary artery disease and cardiovascular disease including reports of stroke or heart failure. (Read more about Restless Legs Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke)

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Aspirin Has Little Benefit for Many With Heart Disease Story

Aspirin Has Little Benefit for Many With Heart Disease

Close to 20 percent of patients taking aspirin to lower the risk of suffering a second cerebrovascular event do not have an anti platelet response from aspirin, the effect expected to be protective. The University of Buffalo conducted a strictly controlled study over 29 months with 653 patients to confirm the 20 percent rate of aspirin resistance. Lead researcher, Francis Gengo, states, "Millions of people use low-dose aspirin for prevention of a second stroke, second heart attack, or second episode of peripheral artery disease. In those indications, it's crystal clear that aspirin reduces the risk of a second heart attack or stroke in most patients. But we have known for years that in some stroke and heart attack patients, aspirin has no preventative effect." (Read more about Aspirin Has Little Benefit for Many With Heart Disease)

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For Heart Health Low-Fat Better Than Low-Carb Diets Story

For Heart Health Low-Fat Better Than Low-Carb Diets

In America, it is estimated that 45 percent of women and 30 percent of men diet to lose weight. A recent study, published in the scientific journal Hypertension and led by David Gutterman has found low-carbohydrate diets to be significantly higher in total grams of fat, protein, dietary cholesterol and saturated fats than low-fat diets. Dr. Gutterman states, "While a low-carb diet may result in weight loss and an improvement in blood pressure, the higher fat content is ultimately more detrimental to heart health than the low-fat diet suggested by the American Heart Association." (Read more about For Heart Health Low-Fat Better Than Low-Carb Diets)

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Gender Differences in Coronary Artery Disease Story

Gender Differences in Coronary Artery Disease

Dr. Marianne Legato discusses how she evaluates patients being screened for cardiovascular disease. She says that one of the things she looks for are the signs of early coronary artery disease in men, as well as the unique symptoms in women. Women also experience coronary artery spasm, which does not affect men, that can cause angina even in the presence of non-obstructive coronary disease. They can have clean coronaries and still experience chest pain. (Read more about Gender Differences in Coronary Artery Disease)

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The Paradoxical Vulnerability of Men Story

The Paradoxical Vulnerability of Men

Dr. Marriane Legato discusses what she believes to be one of the most interesting issues concerning men. At any age, from birth to 85 years, men die at a greater number than women. Their vulnerability in the womb is very interesting. About 250 male fetuses are conceived for every 100 females fetuses and, yet, the birthing average is a one to one ratio. So why are those male fetuses dying at a greater number in the womb? Why are they less developed than girls at birth? They're about six weeks behind their sisters when they're born. And if they're premature and have a low birth weight, they're much more likely to die than girls. (Read more about The Paradoxical Vulnerability of Men)

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What is the Polypill? Story

What is the Polypill?

Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin). These drugs are not taken for two major reasons. First, the drugs are simply too expensive for much of the world, including countries as developed as Russia. And secondly, in developed nations where the drugs are affordable patients too often fail to comply - after three years 70% of patients do not take the medications as prescribed. (Read more about What is the Polypill?)

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The Significance of Gender Medicine Story

The Significance of Gender Medicine

Dr. Marianne Legato explains that Gender Medicine is not Women's Health, which it is often misconceived as. It's the study of the differences of how men and women function normally in all the systems of the body. It also looks at how people experience diseases differently as a function of being men or women. It's a very evenly split discipline that emphasizes men as much as it emphasizes women. When the focus is placed on men, they have just as much unique physiology and experience of illness as women. As we begin to study women more and reap this tremendous harvest of differences, even in the differences in the ways genes are expressed as a function of sex, it's important to look back at men with the question, "What is unique about men?" (Read more about The Significance of Gender Medicine)

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What Are the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease? Story

What Are the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?

Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the 6 causes or risk factors behind coronary artery disease. There are two physical risk factors: high blood pressure and size of the waist (or abdominal obesity). There are two chemical risk factors: cholesterol levels in the blood and blood glucose (diabetes). And finally, there are two lifestyle risk factors: smoking and exercise. (Read more about What Are the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?)

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What is Coronary Artery Disease? Story

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Dr. Valentin Fuster, one of the world's leading cardiologists, discusses the basics of coronary heart disease.

Dr. Fuster than describes the symptoms of a heart attack and how to differentiate these symptoms from other conditions.

Most importantly, he urges viewers to pay attention to these symptoms and the importance of getting medical treatment as soon as possible, even if one has the least suspicion of a coronary incident. Getting treatment in the first hour or two can minimize damage to heart muscle. (Read more about What is Coronary Artery Disease?)

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Link Between Energy Drinks and Heart Disease Risk Found Story

Link Between Energy Drinks and Heart Disease Risk Found

A recent study presented to the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007 has found a link between consumption of energy drinks and high blood pressure and heart disease risk. Researchers found healthy adults who drank two cans of a popular energy drink a day had above normal blood pressure and heart rate. Though the observed heart rate and blood pressure increases were not dangerous for healthy volunteers, the results suggest that there could be dangers for patients with heart disease. Energy drinks differ from sports drinks because they contain high levels of caffeine and taurine to increase "energy levels" or alertness. Similar to caffeine, taurine has been shown to increase blood pressure and heart rate. (Read more about Link Between Energy Drinks and Heart Disease Risk Found)

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Doctor Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

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280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
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Heart Surgery NYC

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Are you looking for help with your heart problems? For almost thirty years, more than 20,000 people have gone to the Cardiac Surgery Group in NY for professionalism and excellence in cardiothoracic surgery. They specialize in tailoring each cardiac surgery procedure with the individual and unique needs of every patient.

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Cardiac Surgery NYC

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
Call (888) 869-0280

Are you suffering from heart problems? Have you been trying other ways of getting help? For almost thirty years, more than 20,000 people have gone to the Cardiac Surgery Group for help treating their heart problems. The experts at the Cardiac Surgery Group in New York have had decades of experience at performing cardiac surgery.

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Doctor Fleisher, Arlen

Doctor Arlen Fleisher

Doctor Arlen Fleisher

Vein Center for Excellence of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call 914-610-7193

you have been looking for the right physician to safely administer Varicose Vein Treatment in Westchester, New York, look no further than the innovative medical facility of Dr. Fleisher. The Cardiac Surgery Group has innovative treatments to accompany years of experience in cardiovascular care. Give Dr. Fleisher, Arlen a call today to schedule an appointment.

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Westchester, NY

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
Call (888) 869-0280

Do you have to undergo cardiothoracic surgery? Turn to the experts in cardiac care in Westchester, NY. The Cardiac Surgery Group offers cutting-edge, customized complex surgical care delivered by board-certified cardiac surgeons. You can look forward to comprehensive and personalized plan for both your surgery and recovery.

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Spider Vein Treatment Westchester

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Vein Center for Excellence of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
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Almost three out of every four adult women experience spider veins which may lead to an increased pressure in the veins. For the most innovative care in Westchester, look no further than the Cardiac Surgery Group. This state-of-the-art treatment center has the most advanced treatment options that will be administered by Dr. Arlen Fleisher and his team of professionals. They will work with you every step of the way before, during, and after treatment in order to maximize your wellbeing through safe and effective care.

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Heart/ Lung Surgery Bronx, NY

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Suffering from heart and lung problems? Put an end to your problems with cardiothoracic surgery at the Cardiac Surgery Group. They offer cutting-edge, customized complex surgical care delivered by board-certified cardiac surgeons located near the Bronx, NY. You can look forward to comprehensive heart and lung treatment here.

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Heart/ Chest Surgery Westchester, NY

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
Call (888) 869-0280

Do you have to undergo heart and chest surgery? Turn to the experts in cardiac care in Westchester, NY. The Cardiac Surgery Group offers cutting-edge, customized complex surgical care delivered by board-certified cardiac surgeons. - Since 1978, more than 20,000 people have turned to the Cardiac Surgery Group for their experience in cardiothoracic surgery.

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Varicose Vein Surgery Bronx

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
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If you are suffering from ugly, swollen varicose veins and are looking for effective Varicose Vein Surgery to eliminate their globular and bluish look throughout the skin, turn to the Cardiac Surgery Group. This state of the art facility is located in the Bronx and is led by nationally renowned surgeon Dr. Arlen Fleisher. Dr. Fleisher has years of experience in giving successful Varicose Vein Surgery to a growing number of satisfied patients.

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Heart Surgery New York City

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
Call (888) 869-0280

Are you in need of heart surgery to treat the many diseases in the area surrounding your heart? There is a way to heal yourself of the health problem you are facing. Cardiothoracic surgery involves the treatment of diseases that affect organs inside the thorax (chest). Cardiothoracic surgery also involves the treatment of the heart, (cardiovascular disease), and lungs (lung disease). The Cardiac Surgery Group in New York will help in taking care of the heart problems you are having.

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Spider Veins Removal Westchester

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Vein Center for Excellence of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call 914-610-7193

If you are a man or woman who is experiencing aches and pains due to spider veins and are seeking Spider Veins Removal in the Westchester area, turn to the Cardiac Surgery Group for all of your needs. At this remarkable facility, Dr. Arlen Fleisher has established a clinic with the most advanced treatment techniques to accompany years of experience in a wide range of cardiovascular care treatments. He has dedicated his life to easing cardiac disorders and will work alongside his friendly team of professionals to improve your physical appearance while easing your pain.

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Varicose Vein Treatment Westchester

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Vein Center for Excellence of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave. Suite 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call 914-610-7193

Due to future health risks that can result from varicose veins, it is imperative that you turn to an experienced professional with a growing reputation for excellence in administering safe and effective Varicose Vein Treatment in Westchester. That surgeon is Dr. Arlen Fleisher, who works alongside a talented group of certified professionals to ease your discomforts while preventing the development of dangerous disorders such as ulcers and eczema. Dr. Fleisher's top priority is always the patient, so you will be sure to experience extraordinary personal care that is rare to find in any medical facility.

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Cardiac Surgery New York City

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
Call (888) 869-0280

Do you know if you have diseases in the area surrounding your heart and chest? Think that these types of health problems can't get worse? Well, you're wrong, they can. Therefore, you should contact the Cardiac Surgery Group in New York for your cardiothoracic surgery.

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Cardiac Surgery Bronx, NY

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
Call (888) 869-0280

Need cardiac surgery? Whether you need a coronary bypass, valve repair, a pacemaker or arrhythmia surgery, look no further than the Cardiac Surgery Group located near the Bronx, NYC. The board certified surgeons here are experts in their field and offer patients individualized treatment plans.

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