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Heart Health Center Heart Health Center Reduce Risk Heart Disease Related Conditions From Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., your Guide to Heart Health Center This week: BNP in heart failure. And - How diabetes contributes to heart disease BNP In Heart Failure BNP is a hormone secreted by cardiac cells in response to increased pressure within the heart.  BNP helps to regulate the body's salt and fluid content, and reduces blood pressure. ... Read more How Diabetes Contributes To Heart Disease If you have diabetes or metabolic syndrome, your risk of developing heart disease -- coronary artery disease (CAD) in particular -- is substantially elevated. Here is an article that describes the... Read more Subclinical Hypothyroidism and the Heart Everyone knows that hypothyroidism - the condition in which the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone - negatively impacts the heart.  But evidence is accumulating that a lesser... Read more Search Related Topics:  hypothyroidism  thyroid disease and the heart  Drugs that are commonly used in heart disease Articles and links about drugs that are commonly used for heart disease - statins, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, amiodarone, digoxin, and more. Related Searches Heart Disease Heart Failure Heart Attack Signs Heart Healthy Diet Cardiac Heart Featured Articles Exercise and heart disease What is a heart healthy diet - low fat, or low carbs? Heart valve disease Hypertension - high blood pressure Living with Heart Failure Pacemakers and defibrillators   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read 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.com Heart Health Center newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 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   Follow me on: Advertisement