So Is Fish Oil Good For the Heart or Not?

This week: Some say yes, and some say no, and some just say maybe.  Is fish oil good for the cardiovascular system or not?  Also - what is "hibernating heart muscle," and why is it potentially important to someone with a blockage in a coronary artery?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us So Is Fish Oil Good For the Heart or Not? This week: Some say yes, and some say no, and some just say maybe.  Is fish oil good for the cardiovascular system or not?  Also - what is "hibernating heart muscle," and why is it potentially important to someone with a blockage in a coronary artery? Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Expert So Is Fish Oil Good For the Heart or Not? Fish oil is not the cardiac panacea it was a few years ago, but evidence still suggests it may be beneficial for cardiovascular health. READ NOW Why Is Hibernating Heart Muscle Important? Hibernating heart muscle is a response to chronic ischemia - the heart muscle shuts down all but its vital functions in order to survive. READ NOW Treating Pulmonary Hypertension There are many possible treatments for pulmonary hypertension, from treating the underlying cause to advanced therapies with special drugs. READ NOW Dronedarone For Atrial Fibrillation Dronedarone is an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat atrial fibrillation. Originally touted as a "Holy Grail," it has since been brought back down to earth. READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook  Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.  READ NOW Featured Articles • How Your Eye Color Is Affecting Your Cataract Risk • How Food Can Reduce Your Risk of Dementia • Why Do You Care About Having a Healthy Brain? • Learn the 8 Secrets of Skinny Runners • How To Meditate Without The "Woo-Woo" • The Benefits of Magnolia Bark • How Much Coffee Do You Need to Delay Alzheimer's? • 12 Common Risk Factors Alzheimer's and Dementia Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.