Cholesterol Drugs for Kids? Reported September 02, 2008 GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a recommendation for kids at high risk for early heart disease to be put on high-powered statin drugs to lower their cholesterol. But is it safe? Fourteen-year-old J.P. Silvestri is a sailor at heart, but it's that very same … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Control Genes   Reported July 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twenty genes playing large roles in controlling cholesterol within cells have been identified through several innovative methods. These genes may also point the way to new risk factors for heart disease. "Some of the genes identified by us as regulators of cellular cholesterol … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Control in Ethnic GroupsReported November 16, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--According to new research, American ethnic groups are less likely to have their “bad” cholesterol controlled to recommended levels than their white counterparts.Among people with high cholesterol, Latinos were 36-percent less likely than non-Hispanic whites to have properly … [Read more...]

Chinese Remedy may Prevent Heart Attacks Reported June 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – People who’ve survived a heart attack may want to take an ancient Chinese natural supplement to prevent future heart problems. A recent study found Chinese red yeast rice, or Xuezhikang (XZK) can reduce the risk of heart attacks. The Chinese study looked at 5,000 patients between the ages … [Read more...]

Weight gain in childhood could lead to an enlarged heart by early adulthood, according to a new study. Researchers at the Tulane Center for Cardiovascular Health in New Orleans followed 467 children for almost 22 years. Researchers compared medical data obtained from the participants at childhood with data obtained at young adulthood. Results show body mass index scores … [Read more...]

Chest Compressions Save Lives   Reported September 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The most important thing you can do for someone who experiences cardiac arrest is chest compressions – even as you wait for emergency medical services personnel to arrive. First responders doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) who spend more time giving chest … [Read more...]

Chemical in Medical Plastics Hard on the HeartReported May 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A chemical found in IV bags and catheters might be putting patients’ hearts at risk. New research out of Johns Hopkins finds this chemical – called cyclohexanone – may be leaching out of the plastics used to make these devices and ending up in the fluids meant to help … [Read more...]

Cardiovascular Disease Gene Analyses CompleteReported September 20, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cardiovascular diseases affect more than one-third of the population, killing more than 870,000 Americans annually. Analyses of a genome-wide scan of two generations of participants are now available through a genotype database to help widen the understanding of the diseases. The … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors and Heart Disease Reported January 08, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pediatric cancer survivors are at higher risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, all precursors to heart disease. In a new study, researchers looked at data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study -- which involved over 8,000 cancer survivors and nearly 3,000 of their … [Read more...]

Cancer Patients Have Increased Risk for Blood Clots Reported February 9, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows cancer patients have a seven-fold increased risk for venous thrombosis, or blood clots in the legs or lungs. Researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center in … [Read more...]

Birth Control for Brain Injuries?Reported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for heart disease. So does lack of physical activity. But getting more active can help mitigate the risk for people who are overweight. According to researchers who followed nearly 39,000 women taking part in the long-running Women’s Health … [Read more...]

Can Heart Disease Meds Treat AMD? Reported December 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin may have positive impacts on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is an eye disease that shares similar risk factors as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent studies have linked early-stage AMD to a more likely chance of developing CVD. Researchers found that aspirin, … [Read more...]

Calcium Build-up a Problem for all RacesReported March 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It is widely known that calcium build-up in the coronary arteries is a good predictor of heart disease in white patients, but researchers now say it is also a strong risk factor for several racial and ethnic groups. For a median of 3.8 years, researchers followed a sample of 6,722 men … [Read more...]

Stroke risk same for newer dementia drugs as forerunners, Canadian study saysFeb. 28, 2005 TORONTO (CP) - Witnessing a once sweet-tempered loved one turn belligerent and physically aggressive is one of the most difficult aspects of dementia for family members to contend with. And although certain drugs can ease those symptoms, some … [Read more...]

Report calls for $700M heart disease warReported February 24, 2009 OTTAWA – After two years of consulting and analysis, a federal agency has concluded that too many Canadians die from heart attacks and strokes because they eat too much, exercise too little and are still smoking. The Canadian Heart Health Strategy and Action Plan says the government should spend $700 … [Read more...]

One in three Canadian women die of heart disease Reported January 20, 2009 One in three Canadian women die of heart disease and stroke, making it the leading cause of death in women. Most women aren't aware they have a problem or that they can reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 80 per cent by making simple lifestyle changes. The Heart and Stroke … [Read more...]

New study links Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra to increased cardiovascular problems Feb. 14, 2005 NEW YORK (AP) - A new study has linked pain killers Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra to increased cardiovascular risk, reinforcing findings of other trials that have already sparked concern over the safety of a … [Read more...]

Heart disease risk factors on rise in Canada: study   Reported July 20, 2009 The prevalence of heart disease and its attendant risk factors — hypertension, diabetes, and obesity — are increasing in all age groups and most income groups in Canada, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The increasing prevalence of heart disease … [Read more...]

Heart attack victims face increased risk of death with NatrecorWednesday, 20-Apr-2005 In a recent study Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein, a doctor at North Shore University Hospital in New York says that Natrecor, heart failure treatment produced by drug company Johnson & Johnson may be linked to a greater risk of death when compared with … [Read more...]

Gender Gap in Heart Attack Care Reported December 09, 2008 A new study of United States hospitals reveals that when woman are hospitalized with massive heart attacks they are likelier to die over men similarly hospitalized, the Associated Press (AP) reported. The AP said that, generally, although women seem to survive heart attacks at the same rate as men when they are … [Read more...]

Estrogen can benefit heart health for some menopausal women: studyJune 20, 2007 TORONTO (CP) - Researchers have added a new wrinkle to the debate over the safety of hormone replacement therapy with a finding that taking estrogen alone may benefit heart health for a certain group of menopausal women. In a new study, a followup to the massive … [Read more...]

CT scan effective at finding heart blockages November 05, 2007 CTV.ca News Staff : When cardiologists need to know whether a patient has a blockage in their heart vessels, they've traditionally performed surgery called coronary angiography. Now, a new study says there may be a less riskier and less invasive method. A study by an international team of … [Read more...]

Atkins diet raises heart risks, study finds November 06, 2007 CTV.ca News Staff : Yet another study has been done on the high-protein, low-carbohydrate Atkins diet and this one has found that it can cause long-term damage to blood vessels, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. Much research has been done on the Atkins diet, with some studies … [Read more...]

Aspirin prevents strokes but not heart problems for most women, study showsWednesday, March 09, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Middle-age women can cut their risk of strokes but not heart attacks by regularly taking low doses of aspirin, and the pills help prevent both problems in women 65 and older, a major study found. The results are … [Read more...]

Bypassing the Blues Reported November 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients who were screened for depression after surgery and then cared for by a nurse-led team of health care specialists via telephone reported improved quality of life and physical function compared to those who received their doctors' usual … [Read more...]

Brush Your Teeth to Prevent Heart Disease Reported September 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A nice smile isn’t the only incentive to brush your teeth. Scientists say unhealthy teeth, bleeding gums and poor dental hygiene can end up causing heart disease. “The mouth is probably the dirtiest place in the human body,” Dr. Steve Kerrigan from the Royal College of Surgeons in … [Read more...]

Brush Teeth to Avoid Heart Attack and Stroke Reported February 8, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows people with gum disease are more likely to suffer from atherosclerosis, or a narrowing of blood vessels that can lead to heart attack or stroke. Researchers at Columbia … [Read more...]

Broken Heart SyndromeReported October 2, 2006 BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Just about all of us have had our hearts broken at one time or another. Now, researchers from Johns Hopkins have discovered severe grief can cause a real medical condition that looks much like a heart attack -- and … [Read more...]

Bringing Blood Pressure Measurement HomeReported May 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you have high blood pressure, you need to be monitoring the condition at home with a home blood pressure monitor. That’s the take home message in new guidelines just published by three major medical groups. The American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension, and Preventive … [Read more...]