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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: The FDA is about to improve the TAVI procedure (minimally invasive aortic valve replacement) - but only for some patients. Also: non-sustained ventricular tachycardia. TAVI - Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement The US Food and Drug Administration is seriously considering approval of a new, minimally-invasive technique for aortic valve replacement, called "transcatheter aortic-valve implantation, or TAVI. TAVI is designed as a... Read more Non-Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia An episode of ventricular tachycardia that lasts for less than 30 seconds is called non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, or NSVT. NSVT can be significant for two reasons. First, while often it is... Read more Unstable Angina Unstable angina - angina that occurs at rest and apparently for no reason - is a strong warning that one of the coronary arteries has become critically unstable, and that... 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 Valve Surgery Heart Healthy Diet Women Health Cardiac Health 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 Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. 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