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Blood pressure readings can differ between arms for some people.

Medications to treat high cholesterol can deplete the body of certain nutrients. Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in particular reduce your body’s level of CoQ10, which makes it important to supplement with this crucial nutrient.

Krill oil is a form of omega-3 fat and has the same heart-health benefits as fish oil or squid oil. But because krill oil comes from shellfish, many people are allergic to it.

Arrhythmia, or a rapid or irregular heartbeat, is a common occurrence—but it's also a clinically significant one. Here are some common causes of arrhythmia and the methods for diagnosing it.

To maintain heart health and lower your risk of heart disease, your diet needs to include a good amount of healthy fats, known as essential fatty acids. That’s why very low-fat and no-fat diets are not ideal for optimal heart health.

You need bypass surgery when blocked arteries lead to an unsatisfactory quality of life or a high risk of heart attack. "Unsatisfactory" in this case means frequent bouts of angina or shortness of breath with minimal exertion.

When treating high cholesterol, it’s important to consider age and health status. Generally speaking, older people with no heart disease should adopt an all-natural approach to trying to lower cholesterol levels.

Learn the answer to commonly asked questions about atrial fibrillation, including, "What cause A-fib?" "Why do you have to take blood thinners?" "What can you do if ablation therapy fails?" "What natural therapies are available?"

A key heart disease risk factor is plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. Learn which test best evaluates plaque buildup and discover how to cut your risk of heart disease by dissolving existing plaque and preventing additional plaque formation.

To taper off high blood pressure medications, you must work closely with a doctor. Learn what to talk to your doctor about when reducing your high blood pressure medication.

PVCs don't always have a clear cause, but they can be managed. Here's a natural three-step solution that combines dietary changes, nutritional supplementation, and mind-body work.

To determine your chances of developing heart disease, your doctor may recommend a coronary angiogram. Find out if you need an invasive angiogram to evaluate your heart disease risk.

Your blood pressure reading can be affected if your blood pressure is taken while you're sitting on an exam table without arm or back support. Learn the proper position to get an accurate blood pressure reading.

In most cases, you must continue taking Coumadin (warfarin) if your doctor has prescribed it for you. There is only one exception to this rule—a condition called "lone atrial fibrillation."

Read frequently asked questions about Dr. Sinatra's unique therapy for reducing inflammation and other ills.
 

Surgery is often promoted as the best option for valvular disease. Whether it's right for you largely depends on which type of valve malfunction you have.

Treating high cholesterol levels with statin drugs may affect brain function. That’s because statin drugs suppress cholesterol production in the liver and may also do so in the brain, which could contribute to memory loss and more.

Mitral valve regurgitation occurs when the valve doesn't close as tightly as it should The most important preventive measure you can take is to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.

When screening for heart disease risk, your doctor may prescribe an exercise stress test. Discover the information that different levels of stress tests can reveal in terms of heart health.

Isolated systolic hypertension or ISH is when just the top number of your blood pressure reading is too high. The top number of your blood pressure reading reflects the systolic pressure, or the amount of pressure being generated when the heart is contracting.

Having high cholesterol is considered much more dangerous if you also have high Lp(a) levels in your blood. But standard cholesterol tests don’t check Lp(a) levels. Learn about the tests that check for this dangerous type of LDL cholesterol.

Treating high blood pressure with prescription medications is sometimes necessary. But if you are on a beta blocker to lower your blood pressure, it’s important to also consider extra nutrients, particularly CoQ10.

The combination of a healthy diet and targeted supplementation with several key nutrients is the best way to promote optimal heart health. The following are my top cardiovascular nutrient recommendations and the minimum and maximum dosages I suggest.

Blood pressure fluctuates during the day. The best time for a blood pressure reading is an hour after awakening.