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...]
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Clot-Busting Drug may Help Diagnose Leg Clots
Clot-Busting Drug may Help Diagnose Leg Clots Reported February 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Clot-dissolving drugs, such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), used to treat heart attacks and strokes, may also improve the accuracy of a test used to help … [Read more...]
Detecting Lung Disease
Detecting Lung DiseaseReported February 11, 2008 SAVANNAH, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year alone, 200,000 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. That used to mean a painful, invasive procedure. Now, theres a new technique that can provide important answers, sometimes within minutes. For Will Kirkland, cooking meals for seniors and the homeless … [Read more...]
Curcumin May Prevent Clogged Arteries
Curcumin May Prevent Clogged Arteries Reported July 20, 2009 July 20, 2009 -- The compound that gives curry spice powder its yellowish color may protect arteries from fatty buildup, new research in mice shows. Curcumin, the main ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, is a naturally occurring antioxidant known as a polyphenol. Polyphenols are found in plants that have … [Read more...]
Good Health in Childhood Pays Off
Good Health in Childhood Pays Off Reported February 25, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children who have healthy blood sugar levels, blood pressure, weight and cholesterol are likely to become heart-healthy adults, say Tulane researchers in New Orleans. Previous research shows when risk factors for metabolic syndrome and … [Read more...]
Heart Disease Markers Linked to Sleep in Women
Heart Disease Markers Linked to Sleep in Women Reported July 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Women who get less sleep are more likely to have higher levels of biomarkers linked to heart disease. According to British researchers who followed more than 4,600 people in their mid-30s, women who reported sleeping seven hours a night had higher levels of … [Read more...]
Heed ‘Warning Stroke’ Symptoms
Heed 'Warning Stroke' Symptoms Reported October 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One out of every eight strokes is preceded by a "warning stroke" -- a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild stroke, according to a new study. During a TIA, stroke symptoms last for less than 24 hours and then resolve. People should not ignore these symptoms, but … [Read more...]
Job Stress Ups Risk for Second Heart Attack
Job Stress Ups Risk for Second Heart AttackReported October 10, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who have had one heart attack have good reason to chill out on the job. Stressing out over work can lead to another one. Thats the key finding from Canadian researchers who studied nearly 1,000 men and women between ages 35 and 59 who returned to work after suffering a first … [Read more...]
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Middle East moves towards 'new era' in challenge of managing cardiovascular diseasesReported December 22, 2007 'A New Era for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction,' will take place from December 5. It is organized under the patronage of H. E. Humaid Mohamed Al Qutami, Health Minister of the UAE & is being supported by an educational grant from Pfizer. Leading specialists … [Read more...]
New Drug Better for Ailing Hearts
New Drug Better for Ailing Hearts Reported November 23, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new medication might be better at treating heart patients in the emergency room than standard drugs. In a study conducted among nearly 14,000 patients in 17 countries, the anti-clotting agent bivalirudin -- known … [Read more...]
Patients in ICU Need Care Thats There
Patients in ICU Need Care Thats There Reported January 05, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) When intensive care physicians (intensivists) care for ICU patients onsite, there is a lower rate of illness and death. There is an acute shortage of intensivists, however, which has led to the increased use of telemedicine to remotely monitor ICU patients. Eric J. Thomas, M.D., M.P.H., … [Read more...]
New Drug may Reduce Inflammation During Heart Surgery
New Drug may Reduce Inflammation During Heart Surgery By Heather Kohn, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent Reported July 21, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new drug is under study that may reduce the inflammation associated with the heart-lung machine patients typically go on during heart surgery. As taking the blood out of the body and then putting it back in is a … [Read more...]
Stem Cells May Heal Hurt Hearts
British researchers hope a new stem cell treatment will do something current treatments for heart disease can't: heal heart muscle damaged during a heart attack. The therapy will rely on stem cells taken from the patients' own bone marrow and then injected directly into the damaged heart muscle during traditional bypass surgery. "We hope that this exciting project will … [Read more...]
Wine keeps women’s hearts beating healthily
Much of the research on the potential health benefits of alcohol has been done on men, and it is still not clear exactly why moderate amounts of wine seems to be good for heart health. The Swedish research team studied 102 women under the age of 75, all of whom had survived a heart attack or heart surgery for blocked arteries. All participants were asked to record their … [Read more...]
‘Caveman diet’ lowers the risk of heart disease, new research shows
'Caveman diet' lowers the risk of heart disease, new research shows Reported 09 May, 2008 Eating like a caveman could reduce the risk of heart disease, according to new research. Just three weeks on a stone-age diet rich in lean meat, vegetables, berries and nuts was enough to lower the chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke. Scientists at the … [Read more...]
Traffic noise linked to high blood pressure
Traffic noise linked to high blood pressure Reported September 15, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sitting in traffic can get your blood boiling temporarily, but living near it might raise your risk of long-term high blood pressure, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 24,000 Swedish adults, those living near relatively noisier … [Read more...]
When it Comes to Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intervene First
When it Comes to Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intervene First Reported April 5, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Instead of plunging into surgery, researchers say interventional treatment should be the first-line therapy for patients suffering with peripheral arterial disease. PAD, which is basically clogged … [Read more...]
Abnormal EKG Predicts Death in Stroke Patients
Abnormal EKG Predicts Death in Stroke PatientsReported March 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stroke victims who also have abnormal electrical activity in their hearts are at a higher risk of dying within 90 days, compared to those with normal EKGs at the time of emergency treatment, according to a new study. An EKG records the waves of activity in the heart … [Read more...]
LIFE SAVING COFFEE
LIFE SAVING COFFEE 20 Sept 2005 Your daily morning heart starter has been found to do much more than wake you up... it could save your life. Scientists have found a simple cup of coffee could prevent one of the most prevalent diseases facing western society. Nine new studies undertaken over fifteen years have found it can … [Read more...]
Bringing Blood Pressure Measurement Home
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. Thats 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...]
Chemical in Medical Plastics Hard on the Heart
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...]
Computer Learns How to Diagnose Patients
Computer Learns How to Diagnose Patients Reported September 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Mayo Clinic researchers say their new "teachable" software system mimics the human brain and may help diagnose cardiac infections without an invasive exam. Developers call their program artificial neural network" (ANN) because it mimics the brain's … [Read more...]
Gene Variants Predict Heart Attack Risk
Gene Variants Predict Heart Attack RiskReported March 24, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A combination of gene variants may help predict those at risk for heart attack, stroke or sudden cardiac death. These findings may help target individuals who need cholesterol-lowering medications and other early-intervention methods to combat heart problems. Researchers set … [Read more...]
Heart Health Not Hurt by Cancer Treatments
Heart Health Not Hurt by Cancer TreatmentsReported June 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Standard cancer therapies do not appear to affect a survivor's cardiovascular fitness level, according to a new study. Physical activity is closely linked with cancer survivorship both during and after treatment, and physicians need a simple test to assess a patient's … [Read more...]
High Calcium Level May Signal Heart Danger
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
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
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...]
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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...]
Noisy Roads Drive Up Blood Pressure
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...]
Pre-Flight Advisory for Heavy Snorers
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...]
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