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Renal Denervation Lowers Blood Pressure In Kidney Disease Patients
4 hours ago, 19 May 12, 3:00am
Disrupting certain nerves in the kidneys can safely and effectively lower blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nep…Running Marathons - Death Risk Low, Higher Among Men
14 hours ago, 18 May 12, 5:00pm
In recent years, the popularity of marathons has grown significantly and although the risk of dying during a marathon or soon after is extremely low - about 0.75 per 100,000 - men are two times more likely to die than women, say researchers at John H…Herbal Extract May Curb Binge Drinking
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 4:00am
An extract of the Chinese herb kudzu dramatically reduces drinking and may be useful in the treatment of alcoholism and curbing binge drinking, according to a new study by McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School researchers...Molecule That Prevents Heart Damage is Also Proving Its Worth In Diabetic Patients
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 4:00am
ACE2, a molecule that has been shown to prevent damage in the heart, is now proving to be protective of the major organs that are often damaged in diabetic patients. Gavin Oudit, a researcher with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, and his colleagu…Improving Palliative Care For Heart Failure Patients
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 3:00am
Palliative care for cancer patients in the UK is well established - but the situation is starkly different for those suffering from heart failure. A recent service evaluation led by the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School (HYMS) shows thi…Palpitations May Mean Looming Atrial Fibrillation
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 2:00pm
The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that the emergence of palpitations is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). Findings of a large population study reveal the strongest risk factors for atrial fibrillation in both men and wom…Less Inflammation Seen In Patients With NAFLD, A Common Liver Disease, Who Consume Modest Amounts Of Alcohol
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:00am
NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is the most common type of liver disease in the developed world, affecting up to one-third of the US population. NAFLD is often associated with obesity and other parameters of the so-called "metabolic syndrom…Beijing Olympics Air Pollution Change Impacted On People's Health
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 6:00pm
A study featured in the May 16 edition of JAMA shows that changes in air pollution during the 2008 Beijing Olympics were related to changes in biomarkers of systemic inflammation and thrombosis, in addition to measure of cardiovascular physiology in…Large Population Study Fomds Palpitations Predictive Of Future Atrial Fibrillation
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 4:00am
A large cohort study has found that the strongest risk factors for atrial fibrillation in both men and women were a history of palpitations and hypertension. While hypertension is a well known risk factor for AF, the investigators note that "the impa…Sport's Related Sudden Heart Attacks - Prevention Hampered By Lack Of Basic Knowledge
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 9:00am
Dr. Richard Weiler, a medical sport and exercise specialist reports in the British Journal of Sports Medicine that the prevention of apparently inexplicable heart attacks amongst numerous young sportsmen and women is seriously challenged due to large…
clopidogrel bisulfate, Plavix
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 3:00am
Title: clopidogrel bisulfate, PlavixCategory: MedicationsCreated: 6/6/1999 10:20:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AMZ-Pak Heart Attack?
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Z-Pak Heart Attack?Category: Health NewsCreated: 5/17/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/17/2012 12:00:00 AMPlavix's New Generic Status Could Be Boon for Patients
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Plavix's New Generic Status Could Be Boon for PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2012 4:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AMAre Post-Angioplasty Stress Tests Unnecessary?
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Are Post-Angioplasty Stress Tests Unnecessary?Category: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2012 2:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AMPalpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm ProblemCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2012 10:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AMEye Changes May Predict Heart Disease in Blacks With Diabetes
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Eye Changes May Predict Heart Disease in Blacks With DiabetesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/14/2012 2:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2012 12:00:00 AMBlacks Less Likely to Get Help on Scene After Cardiac Arrest: Study
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Blacks Less Likely to Get Help on Scene After Cardiac Arrest: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/11/2012 8:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/14/2012 12:00:00 AMSex After Heart Attack? Doc's OK May Be Key
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Sex After Heart Attack? Doc's OK May Be KeyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/11/2012 6:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/14/2012 12:00:00 AMAortic Aneurysm Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Aortic Aneurysm Symptoms, Causes, and TreatmentCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 5/14/2012 5:52:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/14/2012 5:52:28 PMLifesaving Defibrillators Often Not Nearby When Needed
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Lifesaving Defibrillators Often Not Nearby When NeededCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/11/2012 8:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/14/2012 12:00:00 AM
Technique to stimulate heart cells may lead to light-controlled pacemakers
, 8 Aug 11, 4:00pm
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal ReportSiblings of those with blood clots in leg have higher risk of same disorder
, 8 Aug 11, 4:00pm
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal ReportPoca actividad física es mejor que nada; y más es aún mejor para reducir el riesgo cardíaco
, 1 Aug 11, 4:00pm
Reporte de la American Heart AssociationSome exercise is better than none; more is better to reduce heart disease risk
, 1 Aug 11, 4:00pm
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal ReportGenes play greater role in heart attacks than stroke, researchers say
, 26 Jul 11, 4:00pm
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Seeing the traffic light
23 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:00am
Our dietitian Victoria Taylor blogs about why we need traffic light colours on our food labelsStatin benefits
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 8:00am
New research shows statins could benefit people at low risk of heart diseaseCholesterol warning
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 8:00am
1 in 3 putting health at risk by not taking medication properly'Good' cholesterol levels
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 8:00am
Study suggests no direct link between 'good' cholesterol levels and heart attack riskCardiovascular deaths fall
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 8:00am
New figures show a big fall in the number of people dying from CVD
Aerobic fitness can offset the risks of parental hypertension
17 hours ago, 18 May 12, 2:00pm
Increasing physical activity can offset the risk of developing hypertension in individuals who have a family history of high blood pressure, with moderate and high levels of physical-activity levels...For complete story visit theheart.org.…One troponin test to identify low-risk patients fast
18 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:15pm
Patients with chest pain account for approximately 10% of ER presentations and 25% of hospital admissions, yet up to 85% do not have a final diagnosis of ACS. A simple strategy of measuring just...For complete story visit theheart.org."Are we downsizing in vain?" Lead size, venous occlusion found unrelated
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 12:30pm
Is it time to rethink the slimming of pacing and ICD leads? Thinner may not be better for a number of reasons, and one of its supposed advantages may be a myth.For complete story visit theheart.org.New renal-denervation systems debut amid excitement, caution
20 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:00am
Renal denervation—poised to depose TAVI as the hottest thing in interventional cardiology—had its own color-coded track in EuroPCR 2012 this year, with debates, live cases,...For complete story visit theheart.org.Next-generation transcatheter aortic valve looks good in 30-day registry data
21 hours ago, 18 May 12, 10:00am
Early registry data on the Sapien XT transcatheter aortic valve presented at the EuroPCR conference show low mortality and complication rates.For complete story visit theheart.org.
Kaufman: Acupuncture treatments can subside foot pain ailment
3 hours ago, 19 May 12, 3:37am
By James Kaufman - Kelowna Capital News Published: May 18, 2012 9:00 AM Updated: May 18, 2012 9:37 AM Morton's neuroma, also called metatarsalgia, is a painful swelling of one of the nerves leading to the toes, causing pain in the ball of the foot.Viagra may benefit young patients with heart defects
7 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:32pm
Sildenafil, also known as the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, may give a boost to underdeveloped hearts in children and young adults with congenital heart defects.3-D Mri better evaluator for patients with mitral valve disease
12 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:23pm
Using MRI analysis with 3-D imaging instead of a traditional echocardiogram could help physicians better manage patients with mitral regurgitation and better predict when surgery for the condition is necessary, according to a study co-authored by Uni…Full Commentary
16 hours ago, 18 May 12, 3:08pm
Few things are more alarming than a sudden and complete loss of consciousness and control.Record
20 hours ago, 18 May 12, 10:58am
The Greenwich Red Cross will hold Community Blood Drives on: May 12 at St. Roch's Church, at 11a.m. to 4: p.m.; May 13 at St.Healthy Heart Numbers Version 1.5
, 14 Sep 11, 9:11pm
Healthy Heart Numbers iPhone App It’s good to be able to announce that the Healthy Heart Numbers iPhone App version 1.5 is now available for download. It is a major upgrade with lots of new...Valuable advice in plain language on living with hea…Healthy Heart Tamales with Ruby Jewel Sweet Red Corn
, 11 Sep 11, 7:32pm
When I am preparing recipes that are Heart Healthy, I do research to make sure that my recipe is indeed Heart Healthy. I had read information about Doug Ranno, the original founding partner of...Valuable advice in plain language on living with hea…Healthy Heart iPhone App is here
, 4 Mar 11, 8:07pm
It’s not just for baby boomers! It’s for anyone who wants to track and improve their healthy heart numbers when it comes to weight, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood...Valuable advice in plain language on living with heart…Butternut Squash Soup
, 2 Jan 11, 10:16pm
In the Fall and Winter months, there is nothing better than staying inside and enjoying a rich, smooth, delicious Butternut Squash Soup. This is such a rich soup that you would think it was full of...Valuable advice in plain language on living with…Heart Healthy Italian Roasted Pork Loin
, 13 Dec 10, 10:54pm
On Sunday, I like to fix a special supper. It’s usually a meal that requires longer baking time in the oven. I can remember when I was a child at my grandmother’s house on Sunday, she...Valuable advice in plain language on living with heart…
Conflicting Opinions On HDL As 'Good' Cholesterol
18 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:15pm
Connie K. Ho for RedOrbit.com High-density lipoprotein, otherwise known as HDL, was thought to be “good” cholesterol. However, a new study, based on databases of genetic information, disproves the HDL theory and states that rising HDL may not hav…Cholesterol Debate: HDL a Lost Cause?
22 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:38am
A day after a study in the journal Lancet challenged the long-standing notion that raising levels of HDL -- commonly known as "good" cholesterol -- prevents heart attacks, top cardiology experts differed on whether the research really means the end o…STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART: Bristol's Mill Street businesses publicly thanked for their heartfelt response
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 6:56am
The Bristol Borough council heard a heartfelt presentation at its regular meeting Monday night when Theresa Conejo, of the American Heart/Stroke Association, honored several Mill Street businesses for helping the organization fight heart disease.Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk
2 days ago, 16 May 12, 11:52pm
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- The widely prescribed antibiotic azithromycin may slightly raise the risk of death in patients with heart disease, a new study suggests.Doctor Continues Battle Against Heart Disease
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 11:42am
Dr. Antonio Gotto Jr., well-known for his work with cholesterol-lowering drugs, recently updated a manual based on changes in the field of cardiology.
'Parachute' Promising for Heart Failure - MedPage Today
16 hours ago, 18 May 12, 3:06pm
SunHerald.com'Parachute' Promising for Heart FailureMedPage TodayHeart failure treatment would be a huge area of expansion for interventional cardiology, which has been moving in on structural heart disease and now hypertension treatment as well. "It…Cholesterol Debate: HDL a Lost Cause? - KBOI
16 hours ago, 18 May 12, 3:01pm
Cholesterol Debate: HDL a Lost Cause?KBOIZoonar/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- A day after a study in the journal Lancet challenged the long-standing notion that raising levels of HDL -- commonly known as "good" cholesterol -- prevents heart attacks, top ca…Nerve Ablation Safely Lowers BP in CKD - MedPage Today
17 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:33pm
Nerve Ablation Safely Lowers BP in CKDMedPage TodayHowever, sympathetic nerve activation is also associated with the progression of chronic kidney disease and adverse cardiovascular outcomes, Schlaich and colleagues said. Consequently, renal denervat…
Cholesterol Debate: HDL a Lost Cause? - ABC News
23 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:20am
WTSP 10 NewsCholesterol Debate: HDL a Lost Cause?ABC NewsA day after a study in the journal Lancet challenged the long-standing notion that raising levels of HDL -- commonly known as "good" cholesterol -- prevents heart attacks, top cardiology expert…Local Cardiologist Honored by American Heart Association - Patch.com
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 1:05pm
Local Cardiologist Honored by American Heart AssociationPatch.comGerald R. Marx, MD, of Dover, was recently awarded the American Heart Association's (AHA) Paul Dudley White Award. Dr. Gerald R. Marx (right) of Children's Hospital Boston and 2012 Paul…
Is Boosting Your HDL to Cut Heart Disease a Lost Cause? - ABC News
10 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:40pm
top cardiology experts differed on whether the research really means the end of the road for therapies aimed at boosting HDL levels to beat back heart disease. Some, like Dr. Philip Greenland, said the new evidence may very well close the book on suc…Improve Your Cardiovascular Health: Get Out of Your Office Chairs Ergotron Takes a Stand Against - PR Inside
24 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:04am
... sitting (more than 6.5 hours a day), includes increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and early mortality. Ergotron's commitment to the American Heart Association cause includes sponsorship, participation and in-kind donations…VA effort fights heart disease in women - Army Times
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:02pm
an age range that has a greater risk for cardiovascular disease than younger people. “There are critical years for heart health,” Haskell said. Risk factors include smoking, poor diet and being overweight, all issues that the American Heart ...Heart Disease, Death Linked to Popular Z-Pak Antibiotic, Study Finds - The Inquisitr
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 2:29pm
Ray explains: “When an equally effective alternative is available, it should be used for patients at high cardiac risk.” The study concerning azithromycin and heart disease and death was published in the May 17th edition of The New England ...Common antibiotic carries heart disease risk - zeenews.india.com
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:35am
Washington: Antibiotic azithromycin, commonly called a “Z-pack” can be bad for your heart, warn researchers. In a study, Vanderbilt researchers have found a 2.5-fold higher risk of death from cardiovascular death in the first five days of ...
When Should Stents Be Used?
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 1:36am
The "routine" use of stents for coronary artery disease (CAD) was challenged in the COURAGE trial, reported in 2007. The COURAGE trial should have made all cardiologists re-evaluate when, and in which patients, they use stenting. However, recent ev…Nuts For Heart Health - The Good And The Bad
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 4:30am
Several studies conducted over the years have shown that eating an ounce of nuts four or five times a week can significantly reduce your risk of coronary artery disease, by as much as 40%. In fact, by 2003, the accumulated data was sufficient to move…Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
8 days ago, 10 May 12, 7:13pm
In deep venous thrombosis (DVT) blood clots form in the deep veins of the legs. Not only can the DVT itself produce unpleasant symptoms, but also DVT can lead to the much more serious problem of pulmonary embolus....Read Full PostThe Long QT Syndrome
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 3:05am
The Long QT syndrome is an inherited disorder of the heart's electrical system that can cause sudden death, even in young, healthy individuals. Read about long QT syndrome, its causes and treatment, here.Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
15 days ago, 4 May 12, 3:38am
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is a condition in which an individual's resting heart rate is abnormally high (greater than 100 beats per minute), their heart rate increases rapidly with minimal exertion, and their rapid heart rate is accompani…
Palpitations are predictive of future atrial fibrillation
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 9:39am
A large cohort study has found that the strongest risk factors for atrial fibrillation in both men and women were a history of palpitations and hypertension. While hypertension is a well known risk factor for AF, the investigators note that "the impa…How to minimize damage from strokes, according to experts
4 days ago, 14 May 12, 8:39pm
Following a stroke, factors as varied as blood sugar, body temperature and position in bed can affect patient outcomes, researchers report.Novel new device diagnoses irregular heartbeat: Small stick-on device monitors heart rhythm for weeks
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 5:50pm
A new study has found that a novel new heart monitoring device helped emergency room patients avoid unnecessary follow-up care.Surprise gift for new mom: A new heart
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 5:49pm
New mom Windy Hill, 38, was given the ultimate Mother’s Day gift a little early after she was wheeled into the operating room at on April 20 to receive a mechanical pump to aid her failing heart and save her life.Mechanistic discovery links psoriasis to increased risk of CVD
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 11:33am
Researchers have discovered preclinical evidence demonstrating that the inflammatory skin disease leads to cardiovascular disease. Further, the research demonstrated that aggressive reversal of psoriasis reduces the cardiovascular risk as well.
Open Question: I faint suddenly and doc said it was heart attack. What kind of heart attack do I have?
2 hours ago, 19 May 12, 4:33am
Open Question: High heart rate low blood pressure after popping 4 guafcalin and smokiing weed, help serious answers?
3 hours ago, 19 May 12, 4:11am
Open Question: I have been havin pain in my chest.it feels like alot of pressure and almost like im having a heart attack. wh?
4 hours ago, 19 May 12, 3:29am
Im throwing up when the pain comes.Open Question: Is my pacemaker supposed to move around in my chest?
4 hours ago, 19 May 12, 3:15am
I had an ICD pacemaker implanted two months ago and it moves a bit like when I raise my arm it moves closer to my armpit. I am 19 so I am fairly active; could this be why it moves about?Open Question: My heart(or chest?) is burning?!?
4 hours ago, 19 May 12, 3:11am
For about 2months i have been randomly getting stabbing pains in my heart(or breast?) its kind of a pinch. But just now it feels like its burning?! Any ideas whats wrong? Please ?:( im a 14 year old girl
