Cardiac Pumps for End-Stage Heart Failure Reported November 15, 2005 By Heather Kohn, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent DALLAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows heart pumps can significantly extend the lives of end-stage heart failure patients who are not candidates for heart transplants. Investigators from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., set out to … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Health News
Impact of Smoking
Impact of SmokingReported May 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Results from a large study show what many of us already know: smoking is bad for your health. However, researchers say the new data show the "tremendous" impact cigarettes have in promoting a variety of diseases and death. Investigators from the University of Oslo and Norwegian Institute of Public … [Read more...]
Measure Your Waist to Save Your Life
Measure Your Waist to Save Your Life Reported November 18, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a normal body mass index (BMI) doesnt necessarily mean youre free of dangerous body fat. New research shows weight around your waist that may escape a BMI test could be deadly. Results of a recent study involving more than 350,000 people across Europe shows having a … [Read more...]
New Pumps Make Waiting Better for Transplant Patients
End-stage heart failure patients who must wait for a heart transplant fight the battle against time each day that goes by. But hope may be on the horizon. A new study reveals the use of a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) can provide effective support in a much more convenient way. The new continuous-flow device is a drastic improvement from its … [Read more...]
Size Matters — Obesity Leading Risk Factor for Heart Condition
Size Matters -- Obesity Leading Risk Factor for Heart Condition Reported November 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Aside from aging itself, obesity appears to be the most powerful predictor of left atrial enlargement (LAE), significantly increasing one's risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke and death. Researchers in Lubeck, Germany, found obesity and … [Read more...]
Aerobics no Stretch for Older Adults
Aerobics no Stretch for Older Adults Reported October 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Just three months of aerobic activity could reap huge benefits for older adults with Type 2 diabetes by improving the elasticity in their arteries, thereby reducing their risk of heart disease and stroke. Dr. Kenneth Madden, a geriatric specialist at the University of … [Read more...]
Beating Patch Delivers Healthy Cells to Diseased Hearts
"Beating Patch" Delivers Healthy Cells to Diseased Hearts Reported July 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) What looks like a tiny beating heart is actually a piece of synthetic, gauze-like mesh, barely the size of a fingernail, floating in a Petri dish. Researchers at The University of Arizona's Sarver Heart Center and the Southern Arizona … [Read more...]
Cholesterol Control in Ethnic Groups
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...]
Controlling Your Anger Could Save Your Life
Controlling Your Anger Could Save Your Life Reported February 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Have you ever been so angry that you felt like your heart may burst? Your body may have been sending you a warning sign. New research finds that electrical changes in the heart brought on by anger can predict future arrhythmias and it may link mental stress to sudden cardiac … [Read more...]
Study: Postmenopausal hormones via gel, patch less risky for heart
Study: Postmenopausal hormones via gel, patch less risky for heart Reported October 01, 2008 A study of hormone use in nearly 700,000 Danish women over 50 suggests that when it comes to heart attack risk, patches or gels are safer than the combination pills most American women use. The authors say this is the largest postmenopausal hormones study … [Read more...]
Exercise to Reduce Risk of Stroke
Exercise to Reduce Risk of Stroke Reported November 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Jogging, playing tennis or swimming may be the key to preventing stroke in men. A new study suggests men who regularly exercise at a level that is moderate-to-heavy intensity may be less likely to suffer stroke than men who are not active. The study examined 3,298 … [Read more...]
Genetic Link to Heart Failure
Genetic Link to Heart Failure Reported December 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A team of researchers, at Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, has identified a group of 12 genetic variants in the HSPB7 gene that are associated with heart failure in humans. The team, led by Gerald Dorn, used an approach that allows ultra-high-throughput targeted DNA sequencing … [Read more...]
Higher Stroke Risk for African Americans
Higher Stroke Risk for African Americans Reported October 07, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Dangerous brain lesions that increase the likelihood of having a stroke may be more common in blacks. In a recent study, researchers found cerebral microbleeds -- small bleeds within the brain -- can be important indicators for stroke. In a recent study, researchers found these lesions … [Read more...]
Inactivity Starts in Preschool
Inactivity Starts in Preschool Reported February 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds physical activity for preschoolers needs to be increased in order to promote healthy lifestyles. A team of researchers at the University of South Carolina (USC), Michigan State University and East Carolina University examined the activity levels of 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds … [Read more...]
Kids With Heart Disease: Behavior Issues
Kids With Heart Disease: Behavior IssuesReported April 09, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year in the United States, more than 10,000 newborns have congenital heart disease (CHD) severe enough to require surgery before they are one year old. Now, a new study says as these newborns grow into school-aged children, they are at a significant risk for attention … [Read more...]
Glass of red wine or one drink may help heart health, more may do harm: study
Glass of red wine or one drink may help heart health, more may do harm: studyReported February 12, 2008 TORONTO - Red wine has been touted as beneficial for cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that while one glass of that favourite Merlot or Shiraz may indeed be heart healthy, two or more could actually do more harm than good over time. Furthermore, those … [Read more...]
More Folate Reduces Blood Pressure in Women
More Folate Reduces Blood Pressure in Women Reported January 19, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows women who consume more folate are less likely to develop high blood pressure. Researchers from Brigham and Womens Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston analyzed data from two large studies, which included more than … [Read more...]
Smoking worse for women
Smoking worse for women Reported September 02, 2008 "Our research clearly shows there's a gender difference between the damage tobacco does to the blood vessels in and around the heart," Dr. Morten Grundtvig, a heart specialist from Lillehammer, told newspaper Aftenposten. "Women are harmed more than men." He and professors Terje P Hagen and Åsmund … [Read more...]
Preventing Stroke in Kids: Good and Bad News
Preventing Stroke in Kids: Good and Bad NewsReported April 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The good news is more children with a condition that puts them at risk for stroke are undergoing ultrasound screening. The bad news is only a limited number of labs offer this test. Researchers followed 157 children with sickle cell disease for about eight years. Sickle … [Read more...]
Save Your Heart With Diet and Medication
Save Your Heart With Diet and MedicationReported March 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Approximately seven million people worldwide die each year from high blood pressure (hypertension), a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While you probably know losing weight can lower blood pressure, a new study says combining diet with certain medications may cut that risk … [Read more...]
Spider Cage
Spider Cage Reported May 27, 2008 CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kids with disabilities may now be able to add "flying" to their list of activities thanks to an innovative form of therapy. The idea is to build muscle control and confidence by getting them off the ground. It looks like 12-year-old Margaret Biehl is getting ready to run off with the circus, but she's … [Read more...]
Study: Drug Lowers Blood Pressure in Treatment-Resistant Patients
Study: Drug Lowers Blood Pressure in Treatment-Resistant Patients Reported September 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new drug, darusentan, reduces blood pressure in patients who have not reached treatment goals with three or more conventional antihypertensive drugs. Professor Michael A Weber, State University of New York, Brooklyn, and … [Read more...]
The Stent Debate
The Stent Debate Reported January 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests doctors may be implanting too many artery-opening stents. A new study says patient outcomes could improve if they used a method called fractional flow reserve (FFR) or measurements of blood flow in the vessels of the heart. The study evaluates the benefits of FFR and looks at whether … [Read more...]
Viagra for Your Heart?
Viagra for Your Heart? Reported July 31, 2006 BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's the little blue pill we all know about. Viagra, the drug famous for helping improve men's sex lives, might actually be able to save lives, too. Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered … [Read more...]
Blood Pressure Drugs Save Memory?
Blood Pressure Drugs Save Memory? Reported July 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Proven beneficial to the heart and kidneys, research shows certain blood pressure drugs called ACE inhibitors may also benefit the brain. A specific type of ACE inhibitor known as centrally acting can cross the blood-brain barrier. A study involving 5,888 participants … [Read more...]
Cholesterol’s Link to Artery Damage Uncovered
Cholesterol's Link to Artery Damage UncoveredReported September 20, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers from Saint Louis University have uncovered how cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis -- a condition that significantly raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It's no secret high cholesterol can equal bad news for the heart by damaging arteries as they become … [Read more...]
Fix Your Spine, Lower Your Blood Pressure?
Fix Your Spine, Lower Your Blood Pressure?Reported January 11, 2008 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 72 million adults in the United States are living with high blood pressure. That's one in three people. Statistics show only 35 percent of them have it under control. Now, research shows a spinal adjustment may actually help control blood pressure. Chiropractor Marshall … [Read more...]
Heart Disease and Happiness
Heart Disease and Happiness Reported July 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Better treatments for heart disease may help people live longer, but are they enjoying that extra time? A new study from the American Heart Association finds adults with coronary heart disease (CHD) scored up to 9 percent lower on four scales measuring quality of life than those without CHD. Quality … [Read more...]
Heart patients say quality of life lower
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...]
Negative Emotions Affect Heart Disease Risk
Negative Emotions Affect Heart Disease RiskReported October 9, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heres 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...]
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