ADVISORY/Possible Alternative to Fighting Heart Disease Found.ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 1998-- TOPIC: Swallowing a supplement with flavonoids flavonoids, n.pl common plant pigment compounds that act as antioxidants, enhance the effects of vitamin C, and strengthen connective tissue around capillaries. may be as effective in preventing heart disease as drinking red wine, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. new research presented Tuesday at the American Dietetic dietetic /di·e·tet·ic/ (di?ah-tet´ik) pertaining to diet or proper food. di·e·tet·ic adj. 1. Of or relating to diet. 2. Association's annual meeting. Test findings suggest that flavonoids, vitamin-like compounds that have been shown to counteract possible artery damage, could be an alternative for pregnant women and others who should stay away from alcohol. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Dr. Steve Raskin is Director of the Coronary Care Unit coronary care unit n. Abbr. CCU A hospital unit that is specially equipped to treat and monitor patients with serious heart conditions, such as coronary thrombosis. at Alameda Cardiology, and has 20 years experience in clinical cardiology. Dr. Duane Stephens is Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac Rehabilitation Definition Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive exercise, education, and behavioral modification program designed to improve the physical and emotional condition of patients with heart disease. at Berkeley Cardiovascular Medical Group. Dr. Stephens is an expert in coronary artery disease coronary artery disease, condition that results when the coronary arteries are narrowed or occluded, most commonly by atherosclerotic deposits of fibrous and fatty tissue. and has been involved in treatment and diagnosis of coronary artery disease for 16 years. Rhonda F. Pederson is President of CardioDynamics International Corporation and focuses on heart/cardiac monitoring. -0- ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. Journalists seeking to interview any of these experts can obtain contact information by visiting the ExpertSource website: http://www.businesswire.com/expertsource. ExpertSource, a collaboration of Business Wire and The Round Table Group, provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at the above web address. Business Wire's Virtual Press Club provides working journalists many free media services. Please visit the BW Media Resource Center at (www.businesswire.com) for more information. |
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