A 34-year-old member asked:
what are uses of resistin in cardiovascular diseases?
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Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 44 years experience
None: Resistin (the hormone reported to cause Insulin resistance in adipose cells) is not a direct target of any available clinically used medicine yet although research has demonstrated that its levels are affected by various diabetic medications (see: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/11201732). Insulin resistance is part of the "metabolic syndrome" which is an important cv risk factor.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
What are the main symptoms of cardiovascular diseases that people have?
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Dr. Olivier Frankenbergeranswered
Cardiology 27 years experience
Depends: Too many to list, but common ones include palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, leg pain with exertion, leg swelling, diziziness.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What can I do to treat cardiovascular diseases?
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Dr. Mario Matos-Cruzanswered
Thoracic Surgery 39 years experience
Consult your doc: Determine risk factors and treat them.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What are main types of cardiovascular diseases?
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Dr. Michael Fensteranswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Several types: Cardiovascular disease encompasses many specific fields of study:
electrophysiological disease deals with disease of the hearts electrical or conduction system; valvular heart disease deals with conditions that affect the valves of the heart; congenital heart disease deals with anomolies of the heart that people are born with; there are studies of heart & peripheral arteries, muscle and much more.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Can any herbs in cooking help treat cardiovascular diseases?
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Dr. Marco Paliottaanswered
Thoracic Surgery 30 years experience
Not significantly.: Certain herbs may be beneficial against cardiovascular disease but not in a significant way. I wouldn't want anyone to rely on herbs to a treat heart condition.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
What are some naturopathic treatments for cardiovascular diseases?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Mottanswered
Thoracic Surgery 29 years experience
None: Im sure they will sell you some tree root venom but stick with modern, proven medicine to actually treat diseases.
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Dr. Craig Carter commented
Thoracic Surgery 40 years experience
Atherosclerotic blockages do not disappear with naturopathic therapy. See your primary physician or cardiologist for proven therapies.
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