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Follow the links below to find information on arteriosclerosis (or atherosclerosis), including causes, risks, prevention and treatments.
Reviewed March 2009
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Coronary artery surgery - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Coronary artery surgery can help relieve angina symptoms and help prevent heart attacks. Read about the procedure and what you can expect if you are scheduled to have it.
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Sep 2009
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Stroke prevention for high risk groups
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Better Health Channel
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Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
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Jun 2009
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Heart bypass surgery
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Better Health Channel
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A heart bypass operation is performed to 'bypass' a narrowed segment of coronary artery. This is usually done by inserting a section of the patient's saphenous vein, taken from the thigh or lower leg. Other names for this operation include coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and coronary revascularisation. Heart bypass surgery can be a response to coronary heart disease. Possible complications include infection and haemorrhage.
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Jun 2009
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Menopause and weight gain
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Better Health Channel
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Women at menopause often experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. This is often due to declining oestrogen levels, age-related loss of muscle tissue and lifestyle factors such as diet and lack of exercise. Contrary to common belief, weight gain is not linked to hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
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Mar 2009
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Leg ache - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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One of the more serious causes of leg pain is intermittent claudication. Find out more about this condition.
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Feb 2009
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Heart disease when you're fit and healthy
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Better Health Channel
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Some people are lean, active and healthy but still suffer from heart disease. Cholesterol levels that are normal for most people may be too high for others. While we can't change genetic factors, researchers are trying to understand why people react differently to the same situations.
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Dec 2008
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Heart disease - risk factors explained
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Better Health Channel
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Coronary heart disease leads to heart attacks. Common risk factors include raised cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age. Some risks can be reduced by following a healthy lifestyle and not smoking
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Dec 2008
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Dizzy turns - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Dizziness and giddiness are words used to describe a wide variety of sensations.
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Dec 2008
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Lowering cholesterol
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Australian Prescriber
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Lowering the person's cholesterol will lower their risk of heart disease.
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Oct 2008
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How to treat hypercholesterolaemia
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Australian Prescriber
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Elevated LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and is the major target of therapy to prevent coronary events.
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Oct 2008
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Cholesterol: treatments for high cholesterol - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Medications used to lower cholesterol are also known as lipid-lowering drugs. Find out about the different types of lipid-lowering drugs, how they work and how they should be taken.
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Mar 2007
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Aneurysm - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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An aneurysm is a swelling that occurs in an artery or vein when its wall is weakened.
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Aug 2006
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Intracranial angioplasty and stenting (WingSpan")
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on intracranial angioplasty and stenting (WingSpan™).
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Jun 2006
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Diabetes can affect your feet - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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It is important to keep blood glucose levels within the normal range as this alone helps prevent many of the complications of diabetes, including foot problems.
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Jul 2003
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Fats in the bloodstream - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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There are two main types of fats in the blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much of either type can cause problems.
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Feb 2003
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Olive Oil
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Healthy Eating Club
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Several studies have shown that 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil daily can have beneficial effects on blood fats, blood glucose, clotting factors and blood levels of antioxidants. It also appears to influence body fat distribution (less belly fat) and may even aid weight loss.
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Jul 2002
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Heart Disease - how treatments can help
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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A guide to the causes of artery problems, how they contribute to heart disease, and how they can be treated
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May 2002
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Magnetic resonance angiography of the cerebrovascular system
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Australian Prescriber
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Arterial blood flow is not shown clearly by magnetic resonance imaging, but it can be revealed by magnetic resonance angiography. This technique manipulates the signal from blood so that the vessels are distinguished from the surrounding tissues.
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Dec 2001
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