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from the article “Levels of non-fasting triglycerides should be included in stroke prevention guidelines which currently focus on total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels”. High Triglycerides Tied To Stroke Risk 23 Feb 2011 Medical News Today Higher levels of non-fasting triglycerides are linked to an increased risk of ischemic stroke in men and women, while [...]
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Although it seems like a reasonable question, it is difficult to find precise information on the correlation between weight loss and heart attack risk reduction. From the previous post, for each point reduction in LDL, there is risk reduction of approximately .5%. From the article below, it appears that for about 1% of weight loss, [...]
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These are some of the best sources of medical information on the Web: www.mayoclinic.com Reliable, evidence based medical information. Well-presented, well-written. www.clevelandclinic.org Good collection of resources for heart issues. www.askapatient.com A tremendous resource on medication; consumers writing about their experience and side effects of medication. Information that you will not see on a pharmaceutical website. [...]
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