Cardiovascular Health

Heart Attack Treatment Favors Men Reported December 12, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although heart attack kills an equal number of men and women in the hospital, new research shows women are twice as likely to die if hospitalized for severe heart attack. After researchers analyzed data from the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines program, they … [Read more...]

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...]

Heart Screenings for DiabeticsReported April 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – New research shows screening diabetic patients for coronary arterial disease (CAD) does not reduce the rate of coronary events. Nearly 200 million people worldwide have type 2 diabetes, putting them at increased risk for CAD, which can lead to a heart attack or sudden cardiac death. … [Read more...]

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Patients With Heart Disease May Increase Mortality   Reported August 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Men with congestive heart failure or heart attack who receive both hormone therapy and radiation therapy for treatment of prostate cancer have an increased risk of death, according to a new study. Patients … [Read more...]

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...]

Invasive Heart Procedures Don't Equal Longer Life Reported February 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows invasive procedures do not necessarily improve survival rate for patients hospitalized for a life-threatening heart condition. Researchers say there should be a more selective use of procedures, and they … [Read more...]

Losing sleep can have negative consequences for your heart health. Researchers who examined what happened when they kept 32 study participants from getting enough sleep report the deprivation seemed to cause a decrease in heart rate variability, which previous studies have associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. "If our finding is sustained by a larger … [Read more...]

Study: Chronic worrying increases your odds of a heart attackReported January 07, 2008 WASHINGTON - Those Type A go-getters aren't the only ones stressing their hearts. Nervous Nelsons seem to be, too. Researchers reported Monday that chronic anxiety can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men. The findings add another trait to a growing list of … [Read more...]

Measure Your Waist to Save Your Life Reported November 18, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a normal body mass index (BMI) doesn’t necessarily mean you’re 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...]

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...]

Psoriasis and Obesity Reported December 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with psoriasis may have higher levels of an obesity-related hormone. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that results in a red, scaly rash. Associations have been made between psoriasis and obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. A new study done … [Read more...]

Scientists Unlock Secrets of Red Wine's Health Benefits Reported June 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For nearly 200 years, red wine has been touted for its unmatched health benefits. It's been shown to do everything from preventing cancer to protecting the heart and brain from damage to preventing age-related disorders such as diabetes and inflammation. Now, researchers … [Read more...]

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...]

Statins can Damage Muscles   Reported July 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Because of their importance in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, statins are one of the most widely prescribed medications in the world. One well-known side effect of taking statins is muscle weakness and pain. Researchers are now finding that structural muscle … [Read more...]

Study: Radiation Increases Risk of Stroke Reported June 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients treated for Hodgkin lymphoma with radiation therapy have a substantially higher risk of stroke, according to a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Radiation to the neck and mediastinum was associated with increased risk, … [Read more...]

Toddlers, Obese Children More Vulnerable to Smoke Reported November 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Toddlers and obese children suffer more than just respiratory problems when exposed to secondhand smoke. New American Heart Association research suggests in toddlers and obese children, secondhand smoke can cause changes similar to those associated with … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Deficiency Predicts Hypertension   Reported September 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D deficiency in premenopausal women may increase the risk of developing systolic hypertension 15 years later, according to a new study. Researchers examined women enrolled in the Michigan Bone Health and Metabolism Study and analyzed data from 559 … [Read more...]

People with skinny thighs may die early: Study Reported September 05, 2009 Chicago, September 5: People with skinny thighs are at an increased risk of premature death and cardiovascular disease, a new Danish study has showed. Most of the women in the world desire to have model-like long and skinny legs to look hot and curvy. But, the new study warns that people with … [Read more...]

Herceptin Combinations Improve Survival, Lessen Heart ToxicityReported December 23, 2009 Two studies presented in December at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium offer hope of enhancing both the effectiveness and safety of Herceptin (trastuzumab), the drug that helped introduce the era of targeted therapy a decade ago. One experimental combination is Herceptin and … [Read more...]

Why Exercise is Good for Your HeartReported October 23, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Oct. 23, 2007 -- New research lays out the science behind the effect exercise has on a person’s cardiovascular risk. Researchers from Harvard analyzed several risk factors and levels of exercise for more than 27,000 women who had a new diagnosis of heart attack and stroke. Women in the study … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer Therapy Boosts Risk of Fractures, Heart DiseaseReported April 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate cancer patients who take drugs to decrease their testosterone levels may be increasing their risk of developing bone- and heart-related side effects, but those risks are still relatively low, according to a new study. Doctors say androgen … [Read more...]

Amazing Heart Pictures December 8, 2004 PORT RICHEY, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Many people don't find out they have heart disease until it's very advanced. But new technology allows doctors to see in the heart like never before.Rodney Rea, D.O., no longer comes to the office as … [Read more...]

Better management improves survival rates of heart attack victims Reported January 29, 2009 Sydney (IANS): Better management practices have improved survival rates of heart attack victims, according to a study based on nearly 4,500 such cases. Researchers followed the outcomes for 12 years of 4,451 patients hospitalised during 1984-87, … [Read more...]

Birth Control for Brain Injuries?Reported May 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common ingredient in birth control pills may do more than prevent pregnancy … it could also help prevent brain damage after a head injury. Traumatic brain injuries are a major cause of death and disability. Preventing brain cell death after an injury is crucial to survival and recovery. Several … [Read more...]

BP Test: Home vs. Doc’s Office Reported December 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A high blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office may not be as predictive of heart risks as a high blood pressure reading at home. About 10 to 30 percent of people with high blood pressure have a condition known as resistant hypertension. For these patients blood pressure remains high … [Read more...]

Estrogen can benefit heart health for some menopausal women: studyJune 20, 2007 TORONTO (CP) - Researchers have added a new wrinkle to the debate over the safety of hormone replacement therapy with a finding that taking estrogen alone may benefit heart health for a certain group of menopausal women. In a new study, a followup to the massive … [Read more...]

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Harm Muscles? Reported September 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking higher doses of the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may cause dangerous side effects. New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds high doses of statins may hinder how the skeletal muscles repair and regenerate themselves. Statins have been known to … [Read more...]

Combined Testing Better at Detecting Heart Risks Reported November 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors may be dismissing chest-pain patients prematurely. Experts say physicians relying on simply one test to assess heart health may be missing vital diagnostic information. Experts suggest adding coronary artery calcium score (CACS) testing to … [Read more...]

Cyclists' hearts can be 40% bigger than normalReported September 03, 2007 VIENNA, Austria — Riding the grueling Tour de France bike race takes strength, stamina — and perhaps a heart nearly 40 percent bigger than normal. Researchers who examined the hearts of former Tour bikers found that the athletes' hearts were from 20 to 40 percent larger than average, said Dr. Francois … [Read more...]

Diabetics, Older Patients Benefit From Heart BypassReported March 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It may be a more invasive surgery, but new research shows heart bypass surgery leads to longer lives than angioplasty for specific groups of patients. A new study involving nearly 8,000 patients from 10 clinical trials around the world shows heart patients who … [Read more...]