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Stiffening of Aortic Wall Linked With Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure
September 4, 2012 — An analysis of the relationship between several vascular function measures and blood pressure levels finds that certain measures including higher aortic stiffness were associated with a higher risk ... > full story -
Research Finds Heart Remodeling Rapidly Follows Cardiac Injury
September 4, 2012 — Cardiac injury leads to significant structural changes in the heart, including enlargement, excess formation of fibrous growth tissue, and abnormalities of the coronary vasculature. Most previous ... > full story -
The Beat Goes On: Research Yields Two 'Firsts' Regarding Protein Crucial to Human Cardiac Function
August 31, 2012 — Researchers have achieved significant benchmarks in a study of the human cardiac protein alpha-tropomyosin, which is an essential, molecular-level component that controls the heart's contraction on ... > full story -
Urinary Protein Excretion -- Even in the Normal Range -- Raises Diabetics' Heart Risks, Study Finds
August 30, 2012 — For patients with type 2 diabetes, any degree of measurable urinary protein excretion —- even in what is considered the normal range —- increases their risk of experiencing heart ... > full story -
More Heart Problems With Two Chemo Drugs for Breast Cancer, Study Suggests
August 30, 2012 — Women who have breast cancer and are treated with two chemotherapy drugs may experience more cardiac problems like heart failure than shown in previous studies, according to a new ... > full story -
Chronic Stress Linked to High Risk of Stroke
August 29, 2012 — Chronic stress, prompted by major life stressors and type A personality traits, is linked to a high risk of stroke, new research ... > full story -
Protein Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure and Death in Older Adults
August 29, 2012 — A protein known as galectin-3 can identify people at higher risk of heart failure, according to new ... > full story -
Aspirin-Clopidogrel No Better Than Aspirin Alone for Patients With Lacunar Stroke, Study Suggests
August 29, 2012 — Aspirin combined with the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel is no better than aspirin alone for stroke prevention in people with a history of lacunar strokes, and the combination carries a greater risk ... > full story -
Chocolate: A Sweet Method for Stroke Prevention in Men?
August 29, 2012 — Eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be associated with a lower risk of stroke in men, according to a new ... > full story -
Advanced CT Scans Accurately Assess Coronary Blockages
August 28, 2012 — An ultra-fast, 320-detector computed tomography scanner can accurately sort out which people with chest pain need -- or don't need -- an invasive procedure such as cardiac angioplasty or bypass ... > full story
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