Cardiovascular Health

Shingles may Increase Risk for Stroke Reported October 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Adults with shingles were about 30 percent more likely to have a stroke during a one-year follow-up than adults without the painful condition, according to a new study. The risk was even greater when the infection involved the eyes. Shingles is a skin rash developed from … [Read more...]

Moderate drinking and heart health Reported November 23, 2009 Yet another study has shown that long-term moderate drinking of alcohol may decrease the risk of heart disease in men by up to one-third. It also decreases the risk — less often — in women. Many of my friends are interested in such studies and it may be a topic of conversation at upcoming parties and … [Read more...]

Stem Cells Healing HeartsReported April 04, 2008 HOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Right now, nearly five million people are suffering from congestive heart failure. For some, a bypass will work. But for others, there's little doctors can do. Now, some patients are healing their own hearts -- using their own stem cells. When lieutenant Ronnie Smallwood isn't working … … [Read more...]

Study: Blood Pressure Predicts Heart Disease Reported January 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An inexpensive and non-invasive test can effectively indicate which kidney disease patients are at an increased risk of developing potentially fatal heart complications, according to a new study. Doctors use pulse pressure, an indicator of arterial stiffness and aging that is … [Read more...]

Parathyroid hormone levels predict CV mortality in the community   Reported June 03, 2009 Uppsala, Sweden - A new analysis of a Swedish study of elderly men has found that plasma parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels predict cardiovascular mortality, even in those with normal levels of this hormone [1]. Dr Emil Hagström (Uppsala … [Read more...]

Cardiovascular Risk with Celecoxib (Celebrex), UK Agency Informs 19 Dec 2004 We have today been informed of new clinical trial data for celecoxib (Celebrex), showing an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death (relative to placebo). The data come from a single clinical trial. The increased relative risk was statistically significant and was 3.4 … [Read more...]

Salt may be culprit for uncontrolled blood pressureReported July 21, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with high blood pressure that isn't controlled by multiple medications are likely eating too much salt, new findings in the journal Hypertension show. Individuals with so-called resistant hypertension showed sharp reductions in their blood pressure when they … [Read more...]

Insomnia linked to heart problemsReported September 07, 2009 Researchers from the Université de Montréal have found a link between insomnia and cardiac problems. Twenty-four hour blood pressure monitoring was performed on individuals with insomnia, and the findings revealed insomnia raises blood pressure, and can lead to heart problems. According to Paola A. … [Read more...]

What's Your Stroke IQ? Reported June 09, 2009 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's America's number three killer, and number one cause of disability. However, recent studies show the nation's stroke IQ is dangerously low. More than 750,000 strokes happen every year, mostly to people who've never had one before. Understanding what your body's telling you could … [Read more...]

118 Days Without a Heart   Reported August 31, 2009 MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In the United States, about 30,000 children have a dangerously enlarged heart. More children die from the condition than cancer, but there has been little done to improve the odds. Outcomes are the same today as they were 30 years ago. One teenager with an … [Read more...]

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...]

Artificial Blood Deemed DeadlyReported April 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hemoglobin-based blood substitutes (HBBSs), or artificial blood, may put patients at risk for heart attack or even death, a new study reveals. The development of blood substitutes may help save the lives of surgical and trauma patients in shock from blood loss and could be especially useful for … [Read more...]

"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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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, there’s a new technique that can provide important answers, sometimes within minutes. For Will Kirkland, cooking meals for seniors and the homeless … [Read more...]

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 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...]

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...]

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...]

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   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   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...]

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 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...]

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. That’s 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...]

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...]

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...]