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Simplified heart-risk guideline may miscalculate risk for millions
A method that is widely used to predict the risk of a major coronary event may over- or underestimate risk for millions of Americans, according to a new study.Muscle wasting in cancer does not spare the heart
The wasting disease associated with some cancers that is typically seen affecting skeletal muscles can also cause significant damage to the heart, new research in mice suggests. Before now, cachexia, characterized by muscle wasting and dramatic weight loss, was believed to spare the heart. But a new study shows that the condition reduces heart function and changes the heart muscle structure in mice with colon cancer.Using chest compressions first just as successful as immediate defibrillation after cardiac arrest
In cardiac arrest, is it best to start pumping on the victim's chest or give an immediate shock to the heart? A new study has found that both rescue strategies are effective, yet chest compressions before defibrillation may be best in events where emergency response times are longer than five minutes.Research and insights on severe asthma in children
A subset of children with asthma suffers from severe, treatment-resistant disease associated with more illness and greater allergic hypersensitivity, according to recent research.Mexican-Americans with heart rhythm disorder have increased risk for second stroke
Mexican-American stroke survivors with atrial fibrillation had more than double the risk for a second stroke compared to non-Hispanic white survivors with the disorder, according to a new study. Strokes were more severe among these Mexican-Americans than among non-Hispanic whites; however, researchers found no major differences in death rates between the two groups. Researchers said the findings could help physicians develop strategies to prevent recurrent stroke in Mexican-Americans.Health.com Heart News
Working Overtime Adds to Heart Risk for Out-of-Shape Men
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) — Out-of-shape men who work long hours more than double their risk of dying from heart disease compared to non-fit men working fewer hours, researchers report. The study also found that when men are fit, working long hours doesn’t boost heart risk at all. The new study included 5,000 Danish men, [...]
Heart Health Rises With Education in Rich Nations
TUESDAY, Sept. 7 (HealthDay News) — A higher level of education is associated with reduced risk of heart disease and stroke for people who live in rich countries, but not for those in low- and middle-income nations, finds a new study. Highly educated men in high-income countries had the lowest level of cardiovascular disease, according to [...]
Study: Weight-Loss Drug Ups Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Some
Overweight people with a history of heart disease who take the prescription weight-loss drug Meridia may be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.
In Some Patients, Hypertension Meds Raise Blood Pressure
By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) — Popular prescription medications taken to control hypertension may actually boost blood pressure in a “statistically significant” percentage of patients, researchers report. The warning stems from a new study appearing in the online edition of the American Journal of Hypertension. The research involved 945 New York City residents [...]
Binge Drinking, High Blood Pressure a Lethal Combo
It’s no secret that high blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Nor should it come as a surprise that binge drinking isn’t the healthiest habit. But a new study suggests that combining the two may add up to double the trouble—and much more, in some cases.
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Here are some tips from the Lown Cardiovascular Center on how to reduce stress in easy, enjoyable ways that don't take much time or cost money. 1 Physical activityPhysical activity is good for your…
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How Red Wine Helps the Heart
How does drinking red wine manage to keep the cardiologist at bay? Two studies suggest different approaches as to how merlots and cabernet sauvignons and other types of red wine offer heart-healthy b…
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Her Guide to a Heart Attack: Recognizing Female Heart Attack Symptoms
On a Monday morning in April, Merle Rose, a New Jersey woman, experienced what some doctors call "female heart attack symptoms;" a feeling of indigestion and extreme fatigue. Later, she had nausea, v…
Started by HeartPatients.com Team Aug 27.
Cardiomyopathy & Nutrional Supplments 2 Replies
I was just wondering if there is anyone out there who knows anything about which supplements to take to help the heart. I have been doing some research and started taking several different vitamins…
Started by Carol Hampton. Last reply by Carol Hampton Aug 24.
Icd 18 Replies
I was just wondering if anyone has had an ICD put in. If so please tell all that you can. I have to have one put in on Sept 4 And I am a little freaked out. Thanks for the help. Kevin
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Tea, Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Heart Risk
The finding adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that coffee and tea help protect against heart disease, but not stroke.
Researchers followed more than 37,000 people in The Netherlands for 13 years in one of the largest and longest studies ever to examine the impact of coffee and tea drinking on heart health.… Continue
Posted by HeartPatients.com Team on August 27, 2010 at 8:28am
Study: Anger Can Harm the Heart
Researchers from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) in Baltimore, a division of the National Institutes of Health, found that people who are angry and aggressive showed a greater thickness of the carotid arteries in the neck, a key risk factor for heart attack or stroke, compare… Continue
Posted by HeartPatients.com Team on August 27, 2010 at 8:23am
Eat Less Red Meat, Cut Heart Attack Risk
Scientists examined data on 84,136 women between the ages of 30 and 55 over a 26-year period ending in 2006. The women were participants in a research project known as the Nurses’ Health Study. Researchers examined medical histories and lifestyle choices of the women, including dietary habits obtained via detailed questionnaires.
This study differs from previous… Continue
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Personalized Strategy Is Best for Heart Health
The AHA statement is based on a review of 74 studies conducted among adults in the U.S. between January 1997 and May 2007. The st… Continue
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