Cardiovascular Health

Abnormal Placentas Predict Early Cardiovascular Disease Reported November 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a recent study headed by Joel Ray, M.D., from the University of Toronto in Canada, researchers found women with a maternal placental syndrome during pregnancy have a higher risk of premature cardiovascular disease. A maternal placental syndrome may be caused by … [Read more...]

Psoriasis Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Reported June 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The skin disease psoriasis, in addition to being unsightly and painful, has now been linked to atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries that can lead to myocardial infarction – and death. Psoriasis affects nearly 3 percent of the world's population, … [Read more...]

Cutting off blood flow in the arm temporarily may leave some heart surgery patients better off after the procedure. Researchers from London looked at 57 patients having elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery. All participants had the amounts of troponin T in their blood measured before surgery and also at six, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours after surgery. Troponin T is a … [Read more...]

Screening DNA for High Blood PressureReported February 13, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Years of collecting data from families with high blood pressure has helped researchers discover a link between hypertension and a particular gene variation. The discovery helps explain why some people get high blood pressure and others don't. … [Read more...]

Small Changes Can Decrease Risk of Stroke Reported February 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Making simple changes to your lifestyle could dramatically decrease your risk of having a stroke, one of the leading causes of death and illness across the world. British researchers found people who lead unhealthy lifestyles are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke than … [Read more...]

Statins Linked to Prostate HealthReported April 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Cholesterol-lowering statins may protect patients from prostate cancer, too. Studies have shown statin users have a lower incidence of advanced prostate cancer, but the mechanism was unknown. In a new study, researchers found the drugs’ anti-inflammatory effects could be at work. … [Read more...]

Study: Warfarin Best For Oldest Atrial Fibrillation Patients   Reported September 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Elderly patients with multiple risk factors for stroke benefit most from warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation – the most common type of heart rhythm disorder, according to a new study. Atrial fibrillation occurs when the upper … [Read more...]

Teen Donors Plagued by ComplicationsReported May 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Complications from donating blood may be turning away an increasingly important source of blood -- teenagers. According to an American Red Cross study, 16- and 17-year-old blood donors are significantly more likely to experience donation-related complications like fainting and bruising. Young … [Read more...]

Toxic Gas Protects Hearts Reported November 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It stinks and strikes fear in the hearts of those who work underground, but the toxic gas hydrogen sulfide may be a lifesaver for patients with heart failure. In a recent study, low concentrations of hydrogen sulfide gas improved functioning in the hearts of mice with heart failure. After heart … [Read more...]

Wine 'can protect women's hearts' 11 July 2007 Scientists studied the effect of alcohol consumption on 102 women under the age of 75 who had survived a heart attack or surgery for blocked arteries. They found those who drank a small amount of wine every day for a year had the healthiest heart beat rhythm. Drinking beer or spirits did not … [Read more...]

Waist Measurement: A Powerful Tool Reported April 19, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One simple way to predict whether you are at risk for developing heart disease or diabetes may be to measure your waist. A Swedish study suggests people with a waistline of one meter (about 39 inches) or more … [Read more...]

Free drugs can improve life after heart attackReported December 01, 2009 TORONTO - Providing free drugs to heart attack patients could improve their lives at a relatively low cost to the exchequer, says a new study. “Many patients are not benefiting from effective prescribed medications because they simply don’t fill their prescriptions,” says Irfan Dhalla, physician at … [Read more...]

Women and Stroke: What You Need to Know Reported June 05, 2008 CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. It's our nation's third leading cause of death, but knowing your risk and what the symptoms are could save your life. At age 38, Nicole Reeder had a massive stroke. "I think the most profound loss I have is … [Read more...]

A bad Side to low Cholesterol?Reported April 18, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study uncovers more of the link between Parkinson’s disease and cholesterol. Two years ago, researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill found people with low levels of LDL -- “bad” cholesterol -- are more likely to have Parkinson’s disease than people … [Read more...]

Boozy revellers face heart peril Reported January 02, 2008 ABOUT 100,000 young NSW men drank themselves into stupors over the festive break, many hitting the bottle so hard they risked a heart attack. The phenomenon has so alarmed medical experts they have coined a new expression for the cardio-vascular risks associated with heavy … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Lowering Power FoodsReported December 13, 2007 TORONTO, Ontario (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's common practice among doctors and patients to reduce high cholesterol levels with a quick fix. Statins, those powerful cholesterol-lowering drugs we hear so much about are so popular because they work so well. But popping a pill isn't the only option. "Heart attack is … [Read more...]

Comeback Cholesterol Drug?Reported April 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Niacin is known to help lower levels of “bad” cholesterol and raise levels of “good” cholesterol, and it gets the job down at a significantly lower cost than other cholesterol lowering medications on the market today. Unfortunately, the drug, also known as nicotinic acid, is rarely used … [Read more...]

Diesel Exhaust Bad for Your HeartReported September 13, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You may want to find a new running route if you're near heavy city traffic. Exposure to high levels of air pollution can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to results of a new study. This risk is present after just one hour of exposure and is even higher … [Read more...]

Don’t Sleep too Much or too LittleReported April 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sleeping more or less than the recommended seven or eight hours a night can put you at risk for metabolic syndrome -- a group of conditions like high cholesterol and high blood pressure that are closely linked to heart disease. In a new study of about 1,200 people between the ages of 30 and 54, … [Read more...]

Effects of Statins Reported January 6, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies focus on the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins and their impact on cholesterol and C-reactive protein levels. C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver that predicts inflammation in the arteries. One study shows C-reactive … [Read more...]

Garlic Stinks at Lowering Cholesterol Reported February 28, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Garlic has long been thought to lower LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, and improve heart health, but a new study suggests otherwise. Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, Calif., studied adults … [Read more...]

Rise in heart attacks found during exciting, key games Reported January 31, 2008 Sports fanatics have long suspected it, but now German researchers have confirmed it just in time for Sunday's Super Bowl: Intense athletic contests and equally passionate interest in those games can be hazardous … [Read more...]

High Blood Pressure and Dementia Reported September 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know lowering blood pressure can help prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke, but now they have evidence it also plays a role in lowering the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Several studies have considered the impact of blood pressure … [Read more...]

Meditate your way to heart healthReported November 19, 2009 Transcendental Meditation, once the mainstay of tie-dyed hippies and new age "healers", has been hailed by US researchers as a preventative measure for heart attacks. The meditation practice, which followers believe aids "development of consciousness", was introduced in India in 1955 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and … [Read more...]

Women’s heart disease risk : Living in multigenerational households ups women’s heart disease risk Reported January 12, 2009 A new study has revealed that living in a household with several generations of relatives triples a woman’s risk of serious heart disease. For the study, researchers examined the long-term impact on … [Read more...]

Less Invasive Procedure to Repair AAA Reported October 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who received the less-invasive endovascular repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm had a lower risk of death in the first 30 days after the procedure compared to patients who had an open repair; however, both procedures had similar rates of death after two … [Read more...]

New Study: More Women Under 45 Dying of Heart DiseaseReported November 21, 2007 For decades, heart disease death-rates have been falling. But a new study shows a disturbing trend -- more women under 45 are dying of heart disease due to clogged arteries. Eye on Health spoke with a local heart specialist, and a woman who warns others to be careful. Las Vegas resident, … [Read more...]

Unstable Weight Hard on HeartReported November 10, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gaining 15 pounds or more over several years puts one at greater risk for heart disease than those who are obese but maintain a stable weight, according to a recent study. Researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago studied nearly 2,500 adults … [Read more...]

New Treatment for Heart ArrhythmiasReported February 27, 2008 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One moment you feel fine. The next, your heart is racing at almost double the pace. Atrial fibrillation affects more than two million Americans. Although it is the most common arrhythmia, medicines for the condition only work about half the time. Now, researchers are … [Read more...]