Cardiovascular Health

Flu in Utero Linked to Later Heart Disease   Reported October 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire ) -- Pregnant women have one more reason to be on the alert about the swine flu. Researchers found babies exposed to a similar strain of flu in utero during the 1918 pandemic were more likely to face a future of heart disease. A new study shows 100,000 … [Read more...]

Genes Drive Blood Pressure MedsReported September 14, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've been on blood pressure drugs for a while, you've probably been through several different medications as your doctor worked to find the one that was right for you. Now researchers are finding out why some of these drugs work well for one person, while others are needed to help someone … [Read more...]

Good Cholesterol has Genetic Links Reported March 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Good blood could run in your blood! New research shows high levels of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C), also known as “good” cholesterol, could arise from a genetic mutation. Researchers found mutations in the LIPG gene, which codes for the endothelial lipase enzyme, result in high plasma HDL-C levels. … [Read more...]

Heart Hormone Helps Identify Death Risk Reported February 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Measuring levels of an inactive form of a hormone released by the heart can help predict mortality in coronary heart disease patients and offer better prognostic information than conventional … [Read more...]

Higher Blood Pressure Among Blacks is not Genetic Reported January 5, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows blacks may not be more likely to have high blood pressure and related conditions such as stroke and obesity than whites. High rates of hypertension might have more to do … [Read more...]

Hypertension Common in Children of Alzheimer's Patients Reported November 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- High blood pressure, evidence of arterial disease and markers of inflammation in the blood are more common in middle-aged individuals whose parents have Alzheimer's disease than in individuals without a parental history of the condition. … [Read more...]

Women more prone to heart disease: Experts Reported October 12, 2008 Women are prone to heart disease though it is another thing that due to atypical symptoms the problem does not get diagnosed at early stages, said Dr. J.P.S. Sawhney, consultant cardiologist with Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Addressing the one day Prime CME2008 at Hotel … [Read more...]

Gene Therapy for Kidney Failure Reported October 19, 2005 By Julie Marks, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new technique delivers gene therapy directly to blood vessels in patients with kidney failure who undergo dialysis. Researchers reported on the targeted approach at the Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons in San … [Read more...]

Heart Disease Hits Ohio Women HardReported May 20, 2008 Many women in Ohio's urban areas don't take good health to heart. That's according to a new national survey by the American Heart Association on women and heart disease. Toledo ranks as the least heart-friendly of mid-sized metro areas for women. Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus are listed among the 10 least … [Read more...]

Too much exercise may speed heart failureReported August 16, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Though exercise can be a key part of managing high blood pressure and heart disease, new animal research suggests there can be too much of a good thing. In experiments with rats, researchers found that excessive exercise worsened high blood pressure and progression to heart … [Read more...]

A new study shows an association between low vitamin D levels and risk factors for cardiovascular disease "in a nationally representative sample." Dr. Keith Norris, at Drew University School of Medicine in Los Angeles, and colleagues analyzed data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), conducted between 1988 and 1994. They evaluated … [Read more...]

Never too Late to Kick the HabitReported May 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study proves it is never too late to quit smoking and gain back health benefits. The study finds women who quit smoking reduced their risk of death from heart disease within five years and had a 20 percent lower chance of a smoking related cancer within that time as well. It’s estimated five … [Read more...]

Light smokers have much higher risk of developing heart disease and lung cancer, women's risk higher than men's If you are a keeping your smoking down to a minimum, say, under five cigarettes a day, you may not be protecting yourself from developing heart disease or lung cancer by as much as you think. If you smoke from one to … [Read more...]

Panic Attacks Linked to Heart Attacks Reported December 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The stress of panic attacks may be just the beginning. New research shows people diagnosed with panic attacks or panic disorder are more likely to develop heart disease or suffer a heart attack or develop coronary heart disease (CHD) than the rest of the population. Studies show the risk … [Read more...]

Predicting Heart Disease Risk Reported November 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Consumers are well aware of the dangers of oxidative stress, if the number of juices and teas advertised as containing antioxidants is any indication. But what is the best way to measure oxidative stress – and to fight it?   Doctors at Emory University School of Medicine … [Read more...]

Red Yeast Rice Capsules Reduce Cholesterol Reported June 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Red yeast rice pills could be one of the keys in helping people lower their cholesterol levels. Researchers studied a group of 62 patients, who were at risk of heart attack or stroke because of their abnormally high levels of low-density lipo-protein (LDL) … [Read more...]

Today's high-speed roller coasters may be too much for some hearts to handle. A new study from Germany reveals heart rates can speed up dramatically as the popular rides twist, loop and plunge. The researchers report an evaluation of 40 roller coaster fatalities from the last decade shows seven deaths could be blamed on heart problems. Researchers monitored the heart … [Read more...]

Combination implant appears to help more heart-failure patients Reported September 02, 2009 The CRT-D, part automated defibrillator, part cardiac resynchronization device, reduced hospitalizations in milder cases. But issues including cost have some questioning how widely it should be used. An implantable device that shocks an erratically beating heart and works … [Read more...]

Stroke Survivors Relearning to Focus   Reported July 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Impaired attention is one of the most significant repercussions for stroke victims, reducing their ability to focus on tasks. A therapy called Attention Process Training (APT) may aid survivors in their rehabilitation process. Almost 80 stroke survivors were … [Read more...]

Drinking coffee does not increase the risk of heart attacks in women   July 15, 2007 The team from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, say in point of fact coffee may even confer some benefit. The study of 32,650 Swedish women was carried out between 1987 and 1990. The women were followed up on … [Read more...]

The Heart Benefits From a Happy MarriageReported March 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Husbands and wives: listen up! Being happily married is good for the heart. A new study from Brigham Young University finds men and women who are happily married have lower blood pressure than singles with supportive social networks. Researchers found unhappily married adults have higher … [Read more...]

Artichoke can lower cholesterol levels, say researchers Reported 03 July, 2008 Levels dropped six per cent in otherwise healthy adults with raised cholesterol between a group given 1280mg of ALE per day and a control group taking a placebo. "There was a modest, but statistically significant effect detectable between the two groups," said lead … [Read more...]

Vascular Disease Patients Face Recurring Heart Attacks and Strokes   Reported September 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There is no easy way out for those battling vascular disease. Despite treatments and medications, a large international study shows patients have high rates of multiple heart attacks and strokes that may lead to … [Read more...]

What happens to blood pressure during coronary artery bypass surgery may have implications far beyond the end of the operation. Specifically, researchers find people who experience an increase in arterial blood pressure -- a measure related to how well the heart is pumping blood to the various organs in the body -- are at higher risk for having memory and learning problems … [Read more...]

Study: Active women face reduced risk of heart disease as they age Reported July 11, 2007 For women, getting into the habit of being physically active when you're young influences the likelihood you'll be active later in life, helping to cut the risk of coronary heart disease, researchers report. A large study of nearly 40,000 women indicates women who were the most active … [Read more...]

Women wrong on heart disease: survey Reported June 12, 2008 Most women mistakenly believe that breast cancer is the leading cause of death among females, underestimating heart disease as the nation's biggest killer. Results of a Newspoll survey released show awareness around heart disease and what causes it is "dangerously low" among a … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The blood thinner warfarin can prevent strokes in most people with abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, but the drug may have the opposite effect in kidney disease patients on dialysis, according to a new study. The results suggest warfarin should be prescribed with caution in patients with kidney failure. Kevin Chan, MD, Michael Lazarus, … [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...]

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...]