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Smoking Gun: Just One Cigarette Has Harmful Effect On Arteries Of Young Healthy Adults
Even one cigarette has
serious adverse effects on
young adults, according to
new research. ... > full story
Cost Effectiveness Of Blood Pressure Device Evaluated
For certain patient
populations, an experimental
device that lowers blood
pressure may be a cost
effective treatment. The
implantable device, called
... > full story
Longer Life For Milk Drinkers, Study Suggests
Drinking milk can lessen the
chances of dying from
illnesses such as coronary
heart disease (CHD) and
stroke by up to 15-20%
according to new research.
... > full story
Police Work Undermines Cardiovascular Health, Comparison To General Population Shows
It is well documented that
police officers have a
higher risk of developing
heart disease: The question
is why. In the most recent
... > full story
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Raising 'Good' Cholesterol Levels May Benefit Clogged Arteries
November 8, 2009 — A drug that raises levels of 'good' cholesterol, when taken in addition to standard statin therapy to lower 'bad' cholesterol, can reduce the furring up of arteries in patients with established heart ... > full story -
Statins May Prevent Blood Clots In Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
November 5, 2009 — New research shows that patients with atherosclerosis receiving statin therapy had a significantly reduced risk of developing venous thromboembolism -- a collective term for DVT (blood clot) and ... > full story -
Small Increases In Phosphorus Mean Higher Risk Of Heart Disease
November 5, 2009 — Higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries -- a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a new ... > full story -
Kidney Function Decline Increases Risk Of Heart Failure And Premature Death
November 5, 2009 — Declining kidney function is linked to a higher risk of heart failure, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease, and early death in individuals with or without kidney disease, according to a pair of ... > full story -
Heart Attack Myth: Women Do Have Same The Heart Attack Symptoms As Men, Study Shows
November 3, 2009 — The gender difference between men and women is a lot smaller than we've been led to believe when it comes to heart attack symptoms, according to a new ... > full story -
New Step Forward For Stroke Patients
November 3, 2009 — New research, using an existing and inexpensive drug could help thousands of stroke patients to recover their mobility at a faster rate. Medical researchers are investigating whether L-Dopa (commonly ... > full story -
Revised Guidelines For Perioperative Use Of Beta Blockers To Minimize Cardiac Risk
November 2, 2009 — Cardiac complications around the time of noncardiac surgery are relatively common and can be serious. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have released a Focused ... > full story -
Fish Oil May Protect Against Stroke From Ruptured Carotid Artery Plaques
November 1, 2009 — Unstable carotid artery plaques -- those in danger of rupturing and leading to a stroke -- contain more inflammation and significantly less omega-3 fatty acids than asymptomatic plaques, according to ... > full story -
Can Charcoal Fight Heart Disease In Kidney Patients?
October 31, 2009 — Charcoal may provide a new approach to managing the high rate of heart disease in patients with advanced kidney disease, according to preliminary ... > full story -
Migraine With Aura Doubles Risk Of Stroke
October 29, 2009 — Migraine with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke, finds a new study. Further risk factors for ... > full story
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