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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: Why statins are different from other cholesterol drugs. And: Should you have your CRP level measured? Should You Have Your CRP Measured? Elevated blood levels of C reactive protein - CRP - is now a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But how much does it add to risk assessment? ... Read more Why Are Statins Different From Other Cholesterol Drugs? Question: My doctor says I should be treated for my high cholesterol, and wants me to begin taking medication. Even though there seem to be a lot of drugs... Read more Treating Coronary Artery Disease - An Overview We have talked a lot about treating coronary artery disease on this site over the years, and there are so many options for treatment that sometimes it's easy to overlook... Read more Reducing your risk for heart disease We can greatly reduce our risk of developing many types of heart disease by changing our behavior. Here are methods for lowering our chances of developing heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular disorders. Heart Health Center Ads Heart Heart Healthy Diet Cholesterol Health Heart Failure Signs Foods for Your Heart Featured Articles Heart surgery, congenital problems, and, more Syncope (fainting) Women and heart disease Atrial fibrillation What to do about cholesterol and triglycerides Coronary artery disease, heart attacks, angina, angioplasty and stents   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. 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 © 2010 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