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New Research Links
Inflammation to Risk Factors

For many years, doctors knew that certain risk factors -- high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, cholesterol levels (HDL and LDL), smoking and obesity -- increased the probability of a stroke or heart attack...but they were uncertain exactly why. Now they know that inflammation is the key ingredient.

In the coming years, you will hear much more about the effect that inflammation has on the risk of stroke and heart attack. You'll also hear about the new inflammatory risk factors of C-Reactive Protein and fibrinogen. But there's no need to wait! Read The Heart Attack Germ now and learn how you can lower your risk of stroke and heart attack by detecting and reducing inflammation in your arteries!

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Inflammation Worse Than Cholesterol as a Risk Factor!
Here are a few selected links to stories in the popular media about how C-reactive protein, germs and inflammation in general increase the risks of  cardiovascular disease. For the full story read
The Heart Attack Germ!

INFLAMMATION TRIGGERS HEART ATTACKS
Study finds condition is top trigger, worse than cholesterol
MSNBC NEWS
 The money quote: "Simmering, painless inflammation deep within the body is the single most powerful trigger of heart attacks, worse even than high cholesterol, a landmark study concludes." Read this whole story about C-reactive protein for yourself here.

INFECTION MAY PLAY A ROLE IN FURTHERING HEART DISEASE
ABC NEWS
Too many money quotes to list! A quick look at three new studies which support the germ theory of strokes and heart attacks. Read the whole story here.

BLOODSTREAM INFLAMMATION CAN KILL
CBS NEWS
The money quote: "New research shows many people are at high risk of heart attacks because of painless inflammation in the bloodstream." Read the whole story here.

INFLAMMATION MAY PROVE BETTER PREDICTOR THAN CHOLESTEROL
MSNBC NEWS
The money quote: "Two new studies add to the rapidly growing body of evidence that inflammation in the bloodstream can be a powerful predictor of heart disease. The findings could help explain why people with no known risk factors such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure can still have heart attacks." Read the whole story here.

NEW HOPE
PBS NEWSHOUR
How inflammation and small strokes in the brain accelerate the deterioration caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Read the whole story here.

FOR HEART PROBLEM, NOWHERE TO HIDE
ABC NEWS

Why vulnerable plaque is a key player in strokes and heart attacks and how new techniques are being developed to discover vulnerable plaques in the body.
Read the whole story here.

 




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The Heart Attack Germ is filled with cutting-edge medical information that may prevent a stroke or heart attack in your future. Topics include:

The Germs of    Cardiovascular Disease
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Helicobacter pylori
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes simplex virus

Fighting Strokes and Heart Attacks with Antibiotics

Inflammatory Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

The Link between Inflammation, Stroke and Alzheimer's Disease

Vulnerable Plaque

Stress and Triggers

Vasospasm, Blood Clots and Angina

hs-CRP Testing

Fibrinogen Testing

Mental Stress Testing

Silent Strokes

Inflammatory Cholesterol

The Link between Gum Disease and Heart Attack

and much, much more.