A Hearty Life

August 8th, 2008

High cholesterol needs to be controlled better among patients with high blood pressure

Persons with heart disease need to worry with controlling their overall cholesterol levels and not just “bad” cholesterol levels.  So important that this is re-examined. High cholesterol and heart disease do not mix!
Researchers found that 37 percent of Americans with diseases that affect the heart and vascular system had reached recommended levels of LDL-C (bad […]

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June 22nd, 2008

Caduet- combination medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol? Is it being prescribed?

I saw a commercial for a new combination medicine. Caduet. It is a mix of Norvasc and Lipitor and I wrote about it last year when it first came on the scene. It lowers your blood pressure while lowering your cholesterol. I still have yet to really see this medication prescribed. Here are […]

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December 31st, 2007

Our Last Poll Of 2007…

Our last poll of 2007! Have a happy and safe new year!

Which type of research are you most excited about for the upcoming new year?

Stem cells with their cardiac indications

New lipid lowering medicines that are on the horizon

New and Improved warnings on existing hypertensives

Add your answer here y’all! :)

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