Dr Bavolarova said: "Recurrent syncope (fainting) has serious effects on quality of life. Patients are often injured when they fall, which reduces their mobility and ability to look after themselves. Depression is common in these patients." The current study focused on the most common type of fainting, called vasovagal syncope, which can be caused by prolonged standing or … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Health News
Sex does not increase heart attack risk: American College of Cardiology Study
Sex is rarely the cause of a heart attack, and most heart disease patients are safe to resume sexual activity after a heart attack, according to a research letter published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Sexual activity can be a concern for many heart attack patients who worry about exertion triggering another heart event, but data on the harms … [Read more...]
Childhood infections and risk of early heart attack linked: European Society of Cardiology Study
"Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer worldwide, including in Indonesia where it accounts for 31.9% of all deaths," said Dr Qanitha. "CVD risk factors are rising rapidly in South-East Asia, particularly in young people. Most Indonesian CVD patients are under 56 years old and still economically productive. This very young CVD onset raises the question of whether … [Read more...]
Low physical activity responsible for 17 percent of cardiovascular deaths in Argentina: European Society of Cardiology Study
"Argentina has high rates of physical inactivity," said Dr Roberto Peidro, a leading member of the Argentine Society of Cardiology and vice-president of the Argentine Foundation of Cardiology. "Lack of free time is the most important excuse given by sedentary people. On the other hand, doctors give insufficient advice about exercise." The current study investigated the … [Read more...]
Novel anti-clotting therapy in halted trial no better than existing agents: American College of Cardiology Study
A novel therapy that would allow doctors to turn the body's blood-clotting ability off and on in a more controlled way was about as effective as established anticoagulants in patients undergoing angioplasty but was associated with higher rates of moderate to severe bleeding, according to an analysis of data from a terminated Phase III trial presented at the American College of … [Read more...]
Restless legs syndrome linked to heart and kidney problems: A Study
Imagine trying to lie down and rest but feeling an uncontrollable urge to keep moving your legs. That, in a nutshell, is the ongoing ordeal facing people with restless legs syndrome. Considered a neurological, sleep, or movement disorder, RLS affects up to 1 in 10 people in the U.S. For those coping with a more severe form of RLS, countless sleepless nights--during which … [Read more...]
Flu shot reduces risk of stroke: University of Lincoln Study
The risk of suffering a stroke is significantly reduced for up to two months after receiving a flu vaccine, a major new study has shown. The research by the University of Lincoln, UK, funded by the National Institute of Health Research and published in the journal Vaccine, showed the chances of having a first stroke fell by around a fifth in the first 59 days after receiving … [Read more...]
New test predicts teens’ future risk of heart disease: University of Virginia Study
Risk for cardiovascular disease, currently running rampant in the United States, can now be predicted for adolescents thanks to a new diagnostic test developed by a University of Virginia Children's Hospital pediatrician and his collaborators. The test accounts for many risk factors for the deadly disease and has the potential to be adapted by physicians nationwide to assess … [Read more...]
Antihypertensive beta-blockers may increase cardiovascular risks: A Study
A two-drug antihypertensive treatment that included a beta-blocker was associated with increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) and death in a study of Danish patients who underwent noncardiac surgery, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine. Use of ß-blockers during noncardiac surgery is being reevaluated … [Read more...]
Happy head, happy heart promote heart-healthy behaviors: A Study
People with heart disease may benefit from maintaining positive emotions, according to health researchers. Over the course of five years the researchers tracked more than 1,000 patients with coronary heart disease. Patients who reported higher positive psychological states were more likely to be physically active, sleep better and take their heart medications and … [Read more...]
To Statin or not to Statin?
Heart disease is the top killer of Americans and experts say there is no doubt that high cholesterol plays a big part. Cholesterol-lowering drugs or statins are “game-changers” for many patients, but for millions of Americans and their doctors it may be tough to decide whether to statin, or not. Erin O’Connell Peiffer walks a lot and watches her weight. … [Read more...]
Retrievable Stents for Strokes
When someone suffers a stroke, time is critical. For every few minutes that blood and oxygen are blocked, portions of the brain suffer irreversible damage. Now, a technique designed to remove clots from large vessels in the brain may be highly effective in reducing stroke’s life-altering side effects. Patrick Mitchell is an actor and director with a community theater in … [Read more...]
Colds and flu may increase stroke risk in kids: American Academy of Neurology Study
Stroke is very rare in children, but colds, flu and other minor infections may temporarily increase stroke risk in children, according to a study published in the September 30, 2015, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study also found routine childhood vaccines may decrease the risk of stroke. "Parents should be … [Read more...]
Beet juice boosts muscle power in heart patients: Washington University Study
Scientists have evidence that Popeye was right: Spinach makes you stronger. But it's the high nitrate content in the leafy greens -- not the iron -- that creates the effect. Building on a growing body of work that suggests dietary nitrate improves muscle performance in many elite athletes, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that drinking … [Read more...]
Short and intense exercise bursts can reduce heart risk in teens: University of Exeter Study
Adolescents who perform just eight to ten minutes of high-intensity interval exercise three times a week could be significantly reducing their risk of developing heart conditions, new research has concluded. Even apparently healthy teenagers showed significant improvements in markers which are indicators of cardiovascular health, according to research by the University of … [Read more...]
Midday naps associated with reduced blood pressure and fewer medications: European Society of Cardiology Study
Midday naps are associated with reduced blood pressure levels and prescription of fewer antihypertensive medications, according to research presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Manolis Kallistratos, a cardiologist at Asklepieion Voula General Hospital in Athens, Greece. "Although William Blake affirms that it is better to think in the morning, act at noon, eat in the … [Read more...]
Women with moderate beer consumption lower risk of heart attack: University of Gothenburg Study
Women who drink beer at most once or twice per week run a 30 per cent lower risk of heart attack, compared with both heavy drinkers and women who never drink beer. These are the findings of a Swedish study which has followed 1,500 women over a period of almost 50 years. In the study, researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, have followed a … [Read more...]
Long sleep and high blood copper levels are linked: University of Eastern Finland Study
People who sleep fewer than 6 hours or more than 10 hours per night suffer from low-grade inflammation more often than people who sleep 7-8 hours per night. This was observed in a University of Eastern Finland study focusing on the health and lifestyle habits among middle-aged men. "Earlier studies have found a relation between reduced sleep and low-grade inflammation," says … [Read more...]
Drugs increase risk of heart attacks and strokes: A Case Western Reserve University Study
New research shows that medications which have raised safety concerns over heart attack and stroke risks may not have gotten approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if the cardiovascular effects of fluid retention had been better understood. Fluid retention may explain the increased risk of heart attacks and strokes of medications such as Vioxx®, Bextra®, and … [Read more...]
Gut bacteria may impact body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels: American Heart Association Study
For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, factors necessary to help maintain a healthy heart, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal. "Our study provides new evidence that microbes in the gut are strongly linked to the blood level of … [Read more...]
Cocoa flavanols could help maintain cardiovascular health: A German Study
Two recently published studies in the journals Age and the British Journal of Nutrition (BJN) demonstrate that consuming cocoa flavanols improves cardiovascular function and lessens the burden on the heart that comes with the aging and stiffening of arteries. The studies also provide novel data to indicate that intake of cocoa flavanols reduces the risk of developing … [Read more...]
Struggles with sleep may affect heart disease risk: American Heart Association Study
Are you getting enough quality sleep? Are you sleeping longer than you should? Poor sleep habits may put you at higher risk for early signs of heart disease when compared to those who get adequate, good quality sleep, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. "Inadequate sleep is a common … [Read more...]
Diabetic women at 34 percent higher risk of heart attack: Italian Study
New research presented at this year's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm shows that diabetic women are more at risk than diabetic men of having a heart attack and other complications as they age. The study is by Dr Giuseppe Seghieri, Regional Health Agency, Florence, Italy, and colleagues. Previous research has revealed that … [Read more...]
Carbonated drinks linked with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest of cardiac origin
Carbonated beverages are associated with out-of-hospital cardiac arrests of cardiac origin, according to results from the All-Japan Utstein Registry presented for the first time today at ESC Congress. The study in nearly 800,000 patients suggests that limiting consumption of carbonated beverages may be beneficial for health. "Some epidemiologic studies have shown a … [Read more...]
Heart drug may help treat ALS: A Washington University Study
Digoxin, a medication used in the treatment of heart failure, may be adaptable for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive, paralyzing disease, suggests new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, destroys the nerve cells that control muscles. This leads to loss of mobility, … [Read more...]
3D Printing Saves Kids’ Hearts
3D printing is used to make car parts, phone cases, and even fashion accessories. The process is also being used successfully in medicine. Now, 3D printing is making heart surgery safer for a growing number of pediatric patients. Three weeks after open heart surgery, Mia Gonzalez was living it up on the playground and the dance stage. At home she holds a plastic replica of … [Read more...]
Mindfulness-based stress reduction helps lower blood pressure: A Study
Blood pressure is effectively lowered by mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for patients with borderline high blood pressure or "prehypertension," according to new research. The finding is reported in the October issue of Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. The journal is published by … [Read more...]
Older heart patients need personalized preventive care: American Heart Association Study
Strategies to prevent heart attack, stroke and other major cardiac events should be individualized for older adults who should play a role in choosing their therapies, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement published in its journal Circulation. The statement is a comprehensive review of the benefits and risks of medical and lifestyle interventions … [Read more...]
Roller coaster rides trigger stroke in young boy: A Loyola University Study
Riding a couple roller coasters at an amusement park appears to have triggered an unusual stroke in a 4-year-old boy, according to a report in the journal Pediatric Neurology. The sudden acceleration, deceleration and rotational forces on the head and neck likely caused a tear in the boy's carotid artery. This tear, called a dissection, led to formation of a blood clot that … [Read more...]
Three-dimensional anatomic model of a patient’s heart developed: A Study
Congenital heart experts from Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital have successfully integrated two common imaging techniques to produce a three-dimensional anatomic model of a patient's heart. The 3D model printing of patients' hearts has become more common in recent years as part of an emerging, experimental field devoted to enhanced visualization of individual … [Read more...]
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