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Follow the links below to find information on arteriosclerosis (or atherosclerosis), including causes, risks, prevention and treatments.
Updated January 2008
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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. Possible complications include infection and haemorrhage.
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May 2008
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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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Feb 2008
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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.
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Oct 2007
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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 and yet they 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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Oct 2007
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Heart disease - risk factors explained
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Better Health Channel
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Heart disease is common and there are many 'risk factors', or things which contribute to the development of this condition. Common risk factors include, raised cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age.
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Oct 2007
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Cholesterol: treatments for high cholesterol
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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
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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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Coronary artery surgery
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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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Jul 2006
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Cholesterol and your arteries
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myDr
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Three diagrams show you how a build-up of cholesterol can cause your arteries to become blocked.
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Jul 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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Leg ache
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myDr
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Many people are bothered by painful aching legs. One of the more serious causes of leg pain is intermittent claudication. Find out more about this condition.
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May 2006
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High cholesterol in children
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myDr
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Certain eating patterns and genetic factors can cause high cholesterol levels in children.
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Jan 2006
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Dizzy turns
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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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Aug 2005
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Diabetes: how it can affect your feet
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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
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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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Apples. do they keep the doctor away?
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Healthy Eating Club
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Is there any truth to the old saying, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'? Well in fact there is.
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Nov 2001
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N-6 Linoleic acid and n-9 Oleic acid
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Healthy Eating Club
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This article details the effects of oleic acid on LDL and HDL cholesterol levels.
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Mar 2001
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