About Heart Disease: The Continuing Turf Battle Over Metabolic Syndrome

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Heart Disease Heart Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., your Guide to Heart Disease This week: Cardiologists and diabetes specialists are still squaring off over metabolic syndrome. And: we can finally stick a fork in homocysteine. The Continuing Turf Battle Over Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of cardiac risk factors that include insulin resistance, obesity (especially abdominal obesity), high blood pressure, abnormalities in blood clotting, elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and... Read more Homocysteine - Stick a Fork In It Increased blood levels of homocysteine (an amino acid) have long been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and for several years investigators have attempted to show that reducing... Read more The Cardiac Electrical System The normal cardiac electrical system regulates both the heart rate and the heart rhythm. This article offers a brief explanation of the heart's electrical system and how it works.... Read more Heart valve disease Heart valve disease - its causes and treatments. Heart Disease Ads Heart Disease Women Heart Heart Health Metabolic Syndrome X Heart Attacks Featured Articles Hypertension - high blood pressure Living with Heart Failure Pacemakers and defibrillators Palpitations and arrhythmias Reducing your risk for heart disease Heart surgery, congenital problems, and, more   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Heart Disease? Symptoms of Heart Disease Diagnosing Heart Disease Treatment of Heart Disease Preventing Heart Disease Advertisement