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Heart Health Center Heart Health Center Reduce Risk Heart Disease Other Cardiovascular Conditions From Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., your Guide to Heart Health Center This week: When should stents really be used? Also: Should you be taking aspirin? When Should Stents Be Used? The "routine" use of stents for coronary artery disease (CAD) was challenged in the COURAGE trial, reported in 2007. The COURAGE trial should have made all cardiologists re-evaluate when,... Read more Should You Take Prophylactic Aspirin? Aspirin, that commonly-used pain reliever and anti-inflammatory drug, can be useful in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack (myocardial infarction) and stroke. But you should consider... Read more Unstable Angina Unstable angina is one of the types of "Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)," a series of conditions most commonly produced by the rupture of a plaque in a coronary artery. All... Read more Atrial fibrillation Articles and links about atrial fibrillation Heart Health Center Ads Heart Women Heart Symptoms Heart Failure Signs Heart Healthy Diet Women Health Featured Articles What to do about cholesterol and triglycerides Coronary artery disease, heart attacks, angina, angioplasty and stents Drugs that are commonly used in heart disease Exercise and heart disease What is a heart healthy diet - low fat, or low carbs? Heart valve disease   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Health Center 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 Health Center 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Assess Your Risk of Heart Disease Keep Your Heart Healthy Symptoms of Heart Disease How To Survive a Heart Attack The Basics On Coronary Artery Disease Advertisement