Heart Disease Guide: Clearing Arteries & Lowering Plaque

Heart disease is a leading killer that often involves plaque buildup and calcified arteries. Understanding how exercise and cholesterol-lowering foods can clear your arteries is key to long-term survival and health.

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Treatments for Calcified Arteries in the Heart

Published May,14 2018 | By Matthew Fox, MD

Lifestyle, medical and interventional treatments for coronary artery disease with calcification can relieve symptoms and prolong life.

What Causes Fluid Around the Heart in Cancer Patients?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Matthew Fox, MD

The heart is a muscle surrounded by a fibrous sac containing sheath called the pericardium. There is normally 2 to 3 ccs of fluid between the heart and the pericardial lining. If excessive fluid builds up in the space between the pericardium and the heart, this is called a pericardial effusion.