Cardiovascular Health

High Calcium Level May Signal Heart Danger   Reported July 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Researchers may be able to predict future severe heart attacks in patients with known, stable coronary artery disease (CAD) using coronary calcium scoring, according to a new study. "The amount of calcium in the coronary vessels, as measured by CT, is of … [Read more...]

Walnuts decrease cardiovascular disease risk: November 9 [Health India]: Washington: According to a study conducted by Penn State University walnuts, walnut oil and flaxseed oil not only lower bad cholesterol but also decrease the possibilities of blood vessel inflammation in patients susceptible to … [Read more...]

Just One Cigarette Stiffens Arteries Reported October 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Canadian researchers say smoking even one time significantly stiffens the arteries and negatively influences the body's ability to cope with physical stress. Young adults ages 18 to 35 who smoke as little as one cigarette increase the stiffness of their arteries by 25 … [Read more...]

Heart patients say quality of life lower Reported July 16, 2008 ATLANTA, July 16 (UPI) -- Better treatments have improved survival in people with coronary heart disease, but not necessarily their quality of life, U.S. researchers say. The study, published in the journal Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, found that compared with adults without … [Read more...]

Heart surgeries more dangerous for women, study indicatesReported September 03, 2007 Heart surgeries that typically save men's lives can be deadly for women, research presented at the annual European Society of Cardiology meeting in Vienna on Monday suggests. A small study of 184 women conducted by Dr. Eva Swahn of the department of cardiology at University … [Read more...]

Negative Emotions Affect Heart Disease RiskReported October 9, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here’s another reason to get along with the people close to you. New research finds those who have conflict with those they love have an increased risk of heart disease. More and more research shows social relations are associated with better health and a reduced risk of cardiovascular … [Read more...]

Noisy Roads Drive Up Blood Pressure   Reported September 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers found people exposed to high levels of noise from nearby roads are more likely to report suffering from hypertension. Theo Bodin and colleagues from Lund University Hospital, Sweden, investigated the association between living close to noisy roads … [Read more...]

Packing on Pounds Impacts the GumsReported April 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – These days, obesity is being blamed for everything from diabetes to high blood pressure. But gum disease? Researchers who followed men taking part in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study say the answer is yes. Their analysis of 16 years worth of data shows men who were obese at … [Read more...]

Pre-Flight Advisory for Heavy SnorersReported May 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may not be as fit to fly as they think. Researchers in Sydney, Australia conducted the first ever study to test the effects of ventilation, oxygen and air pressure typical of commercial flights on people with severe OSA. They did the testing in flight … [Read more...]

Recommendations for Drivers with Implanted Defibrillators Reported June 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A task force of twelve cardiovascular experts is setting limitations for drivers with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs). Patients with ICDs have an ongoing risk of sudden incapacitation, which could cause great harm if it happens while … [Read more...]

Robotic Heart RepairReported January 14, 2008 CHOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As many as five million people live with a heart condition called mitral valve prolapse. It’s usually harmless, but sometimes it can become debilitating. "I had developed shortness of breathe along with other symptoms," says Tony Teutsch Teutsch was only 12 years old when he found out he … [Read more...]

Secondhand Smoke Affects Toddlers MostReported March 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents: you may want to think twice before you light up in front of your little ones. A new study reveals children between the ages of 2 to 5 years absorb six times more nicotine than children 9 to 14 years old when exposed to parental smoking in their homes. The toddlers also had higher … [Read more...]

Survive Stroke with Support Reported November 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows high levels of social support can provide protection to the brain during a stroke. In a study on male mice, researchers found those living with female partners before and after a stroke had significantly higher survival rates than mice that lived alone. What’s more, the … [Read more...]

The Greatest Workout on Earth Reported September 30, 2008 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Did you ever wish you could join the circus when you were a kid? A new exercise class might be the next best thing. Nearly half of us say we exercise on a regular basis. But those old workout routines can get boring. Stars like Jodie Foster and Jeff Goldblum, and a lot of regular folks, … [Read more...]

Turbo Booster for Leg PainReported January 25, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twelve million Americans have it - 75 percent of us don’t even know about it. That nagging pain in your legs could be a sign of a serious cardiovascular disease. For now, memories of exotic vacations will have to do. The Paxton’s were grounded when Gertrude’s legs refused to budge. "I … [Read more...]

Heart attacks more common but less fatal in women Reported November 03, 2009 Heart attacks appear to have become more common in middle-aged women over the past two decades, but all women and especially those younger than 55 have recently experienced a greater increase than men in their chances of survival following such a heart event, according to two reports in the 26 … [Read more...]

More Good News About Statins Reported October 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Popular cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are effective at reducing heart disease risks in people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a recent study. Researchers conducted the first study of its kind looking specifically at the impact of statins on patients … [Read more...]

Dumaguing: 10 myths, truths about women's cardio health Reported June 16, 2007 1. STATEMENT: "I feel ok, so I must be a healthy woman" Answer: FALSE -- Even though when we think of cardiovascular disease we typically associate it with myocardial infarction or cardiovascular accident, the truth is that effects on the heart and the … [Read more...]

New studies shed light on stroke prevention and management 19 Sep 2005   Coinciding with National Stroke Week in Australia (19 - 25 September 2005) is the release of results from two recent stroke studies from the George Institute for International Health that investigate both the causative factors as well as a little … [Read more...]

Blood Pressure Lower After Short WaitReported April 25, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your blood pressure reading at the doctor's office may be higher than it should be when it's measured right away. New research from the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville reveals systolic blood pressure can be an average of … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Chronic Heart Failure Gene   Reported July 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers discovered a gene responsible for heart muscle disease and chronic heart failure in some patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). DCM is the most common cause of chronic heart failure in young people and the most common reason for heart transplant. Researchers … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies show the average lifespan of a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is between three and nine years, but new research shows having diabetes or high blood pressure may subtract years from that time frame. Study results show after they were diagnosed with Alzheimer's, patients with diabetes were twice as likely to die sooner than those … [Read more...]

Defibrillator Therapy has Good Results Reported September 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A device that shocks the heart back into a normal rhythm appears to work without significantly altering a person’s quality of life. According to a new study out of Duke University Medical Center, after about a year of living with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), … [Read more...]

Ditch the Pounds for Good! Reported July 29, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For women, keeping weight off may take more exercise than they think. New research suggests those who want to lose weight and keep it off should exercise almost double the amount currently recommended by experts. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh followed the weight loss progress of 201 … [Read more...]

Drug Alternative Improves Treatment of Heart DisorderReported May 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new innovative approach to treating atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is showing improved results over the common drug treatment. Over 2 million Americans suffer from A-fib, a disorder which in which the heart beats irregularly due to quivering in the upper chambers … [Read more...]

Erectile Dysfunction a Sign of a Broken HeartReported May 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Erectile dysfunction is more than just an embarrassing bedroom problem. Two new studies show that it’s a serious early warning sign of life threatening heart disease and stroke for men with type 2 diabetes. Not reporting those early signs to a physician can be a fatal mistake. The … [Read more...]

Flavonoids Help Heart HealthReported March 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating foods rich in flavonoids -- such as fruits and vegetables -- can help you have a strong, healthy heart. New research from Europe finds a diet filled with flavonoids keeps the heart young longer. The study looked at two kinds of corn -- one without a type of flavonoids known as anthocyanins; … [Read more...]