Heart & Vascular Health: Causes & Risks
Pericardial effusion: What are the symptoms?
12/21/06, MayoClinic.comPericardial effusion is the accumulation of excess fluid in the sac surrounding the heart.
Fibromuscular dysplasia: A cause of high blood pressure?
07/20/07, MayoClinic.comFibromuscular dysplasia is a disease of the arteries that can cause high blood pressure.
Stroke - Cause
03/06/07, HealthwiseAn ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain. A blood clot can develop in a narrowed artery that supplies the brain or can travel from the heart (or elsewhere in the body) to an artery that supp
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Stroke - What Increases Your Risk
03/06/07, HealthwiseRisk factors for stroke include those you can change and those you can't change.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Cause
05/23/07, HealthwiseBlood clots that temporarily block blood flow to the brain are the most common cause of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Blood clots may develop for a variety of reasons.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - What Increases Your Risk
05/23/07, HealthwiseThe risk factors for a transient ischemic attack (TIA) are the same as those for a stroke.
Interactive Tool: What Is Your Risk for a Stroke if You Have Atrial Fibrillation?
02/23/07, HealthwiseClick here if you have atrial fibrillation, are age 55 or older, and want to find out your risk of stroke.
Gout: Does it increase my risk of heart disease?
09/01/06, MayoClinic.comHigh uric acid levels may be a risk indicator for heart disease.
Arthritis pain medications: Which are safe for my heart?
04/18/07, MayoClinic.comResearch suggests that over-the-counter arthritis pain medications increase the risk of high blood pressure.
Fat Linked to Inflammation, Heart Disease
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