Re-Growing Heart Tissue After Damage Reported July 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart tissue has been known to not have the ability to re-grow, but researchers at Children's Hospital Boston are working on ways to regenerate heart tissue after damage. Researchers found after injecting animals with the growth factor neuregulin1 (NRG1) following a … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Health News
Treadmill Helps Post Stroke
Treadmill Helps Post Stroke Reported September 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Walking on a treadmill isnt just for people wanting to slim down; its also helping stroke victims regain mobility years after a stroke. In a multi-institutional study spanning more than six months, researchers found patients who exercised on a treadmill three days a week for up to 40 minutes … [Read more...]
No improvement in risk of stroke-related deaths
No improvement in risk of stroke-related deathsReported July 07, 2009 Heart attacks are down sharply in Canada and more people who have them are leaving hospital alive. The stroke story isn't so simple. While stroke rates have fallen over the last five years, overall there has been no improvement in a person's risk of dying within 30 days of being admitted for a "brain … [Read more...]
At Home Heart Watch
At Home Heart Watch Reported November 28, 2008 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart failure affects more than five million people in the United States and it's the number one reason people over 70 are hospitalized. For patients, even the slightest change in diet or routine can turn into an emergency. Now, a new kind of monitoring system keeps a closer eye on their … [Read more...]
Bone Marrow Extract Improves Cardiac Function
Bone Marrow Extract Improves Cardiac Function Reported July 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study found that therapy using the extract derived from bone marrow cells effectively improves cardiac function by decreasing the formation of scar tissue and improving cardiac pumping capacity after heart … [Read more...]
Cancer Patients Have Increased Risk for Blood Clots
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...]
Diabetes Risk Increases After Heart Attack
Patients who have had a heart attack have a new concern to worry about. New research reveals patients who have had a heart attack are 4.5-times more likely to develop diabetes compared to the general population. Heart attack patients are also 15-times more likely to develop a pre-diabetes condition known as impaired fasting glucose (IFG), according to the research. The study … [Read more...]
Even Minor ECG Abnormalities Increase Death Risk in Women
Even Minor ECG Abnormalities Increase Death Risk in Women Reported March 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Electrocardiogram (ECG) readings that show even minor abnormalities in seemingly healthy postmenopausal women may mean these females are at an increased risk of a heart attack or death. … [Read more...]
Genetic Link Between Heart Disease, Common Dental Disease
Genetic Link Between Heart Disease, Common Dental DiseaseReported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) For the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic link between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease, according to a new study. German researchers said they have found a genetic variant situated on … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> Viagra Helps Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Viagra Helps Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Reported November 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sildenafil, more commonly known as Viagra, may be effective for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), according to a new study. Researchers randomly assigned 278 patients to receive placebo or Viagra in doses of 20 milligrams, 40 milligrams, or 80 milligrams three times … [Read more...]
Immune System May Reject Stem Cells
Immune System May Reject Stem Cells Reported August 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research strikes down the idea that the immune system is blind to the presence of foreign embryonic stem cells. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine recently found the immune systems of mice rejected human embryonic stem cells. Scientists watched the progress of the … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Fights Heart Woes
Dark Chocolate Fights Heart Woes 5 November, 2007 Nov. 5, 2007 (Orlando, Fla.) -- There's more good news for chocolate lovers. A Japanese study suggests that dark chocolate can improve blood flow to heart muscle. That's important because improved coronary blood flow mitigates the risk of chronic chest pain, or … [Read more...]
Women Fitness : City News
Ho, ho, ho heart attack?Reported December 26, 2007 The good side of holiday hoopla -- increased camaraderie, generosity of spirit -- can help ease depression for some. But what is balm for the mind can be bad news for the ticker. National statistics show that even as suicides go down during the holiday season, deaths from heart disease go up. Cardiac problems increase so … [Read more...]
Marital Strain Increases Risk of Death, Heart Disease
Marital Strain Increases Risk of Death, Heart Disease Reported February 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Certain types of marital strain can increase women's risk of death and men's risk of heart disease, say researchers reporting at the Second International Conference on Women, Heart … [Read more...]
New Procedure Lowers Chronic High Blood Pressure
New Procedure Lowers Chronic High Blood PressureReported March 31, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiofrequency ablation of the renal sympathetic nervous system is a promising treatment for those with chronic high blood pressure, according to new research. The procedure -- already used in a similar way to treat certain types of heart arrhythmias -- … [Read more...]
Relax Your Way To Lower Blood Pressure
Relax Your Way To Lower Blood Pressure Reported September 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Looking for a drug-free way to lower your blood pressure? The solution may be as simple as taking a few deep breaths. A new study found an audio relaxation program with background sounds of ocean waves and a calming voice lowered blood pressure more than Mozart music in a group of … [Read more...]
Single Dose of Antibiotics Before Surgery Enough to Prevent Infection
Single Dose of Antibiotics Before Surgery Enough to Prevent Infection Reported November 22, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Giving patients a single dose of antibiotics before a surgery seems to prevent infections just as well as giving them the drugs for 24-hours. Prophylactic antibiotics (preventive … [Read more...]
Study: Stop Smoking Treatments Dont Last
Study: Stop Smoking Treatments Dont Last Reported July 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) There are a variety of treatments available to help people quit smoking, but evidence shows their effects are not long lasting. A team of researchers at McGill University and the University of Montreal tested six products varenicline, nicotine nasal spray, buprotion (Wellbutrin), nicotine … [Read more...]
Taking Steps After a Stroke
Taking Steps After a StrokeReported April 27, 2009 HOPE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Surviving a stroke is only the beginning of the battle. Walking again is at the top of the wish list for those trying to recover. More than half of stroke survivors have difficulty walking on their own or can't get around at all. For some, electricity may speed up the … [Read more...]
Statins ‘halve risk of heart attack in healthy women’
Statins 'halve risk of heart attack in healthy women' Reported November 19, 2009 Statins can halve the risk of cardiovascular disease in women who would not normally be considered for treatment, says a recent analysis. An analysis of data from women from the JUPITER trial found 20 mg rosuvastatin treatment reduced their risk of cardiovascular … [Read more...]
Advisory on Using Pain Medication
Advisory on Using Pain Medication Reported March 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Are you confused about what painkillers to take following recent arguing over the safety of COX-2 inhibitors? The American Heart Association's new science advisory on the use of COX-2 inhibitors and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … [Read more...]
Bad Marriages Break Womens Hearts
Bad Marriages Break Womens Hearts Reported March 09, 2009 Researchers who studied marital strain, depression and risk factors for heart disease among 276 couples who had been married on average 20 years find the combination of martial strain and depression ups the chances women will suffer from metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is defined as high blood pressure, … [Read more...]
Bypassing the Blues
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...]
Contraceptives Safe, But Questions Remain
Contraceptives Safe, But Questions Remain Reported January 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Oral contraceptives are used by 80 percent of women at some point in their lives. The pills are generally safe, but experts warn some risks and benefits have yet to be examined. A recent journal article by experts at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute provides insight into hormonal … [Read more...]
Large thighs ‘may protect heart’
Large thighs 'may protect heart' Reported September 04, 2009 The relationship remains even when body fat, smoking and blood cholesterol are taken into account, a Danish team says. Those with narrow thighs may not have enough muscle mass to deal with insulin properly, raising the risk of diabetes and, in turn, heart disease, they say. Experts … [Read more...]
Exercise to Prevent Severe Strokes
Exercise to Prevent Severe Strokes Reported October 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are physically active before suffering a stroke may recover better and experience fewer problems compared to non-exercisers, according to a new study. Researchers asked 265 stroke survivors with an average age of 68 about their exercise habits. They found those who exercised the … [Read more...]
Genetic Link Between Heart Disease, Common Dental Disease
Genetic Link Between Heart Disease, Common Dental DiseaseReported June 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) For the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic link between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease, according to a new study. German researchers said they have found a genetic variant situated on chromosome 9 that is shared … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss May Signal More Trouble
Hearing Loss May Signal More Trouble Reported June 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sudden loss of hearing may be a warning sign of a stroke and could foreshadow the condition as early as two years in advance. Researchers reviewed data on 1,423 patients five years after being hospitalized for an acute episode of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). They found those … [Read more...]
Heart Medication Leads to Hip Bone Loss
Heart Medication Leads to Hip Bone LossReported April 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Loop diuretics -- commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension -- may cause hip bone loss in men, a new study reveals. Experts say taking loop diuretics potentially damages bones over time by increasing the amount of calcium excreted in urine. The medication was previously … [Read more...]
Higher Statin Dose Safely Reduces Stroke and Cardiac Arrest
Higher Statin Dose Safely Reduces Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Reported March 9, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Results from a new study show lowering LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) to below 100 milligrams per deciliter by increasing the dosage of a cholesterol-lowering drug is safe and results in fewer … [Read more...]
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