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Cardiologists Discover 'Pouch' in Heart That May Raise Stroke Risk
Cardiologists have found a
pouchlike structure inside
the heart's left atrial
chamber that may be a potent
source of stroke-causing
blood clots. ... > 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
Champagne Is Good for Your Heart, Study Suggests -- But Only in Moderation
Research from the UK
suggests that two glasses of
champagne a day may be good
for your heart and
circulation. The researchers
... > full story
Heart Disease Found in Egyptian Mummies
Hardening of the arteries
has been detected in
Egyptian mummies, some as
old as 3,500 years,
suggesting that the factors
causing heart attack and
stroke are not only modern
... > full story
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Auto Exhaust Linked to Thickening of Arteries, Possible Increased Risk of Heart Attack
February 9, 2010 — Swiss, California and Spanish researchers have found that particulates from auto exhaust can lead to the thickening of artery walls, possibly increasing chances of a heart attack and ... > full story -
Memory Failing? You May Be at Higher Risk for Stroke
February 2, 2010 — People who experience memory loss or a decline in their thinking abilities may be at higher risk of stroke, regardless of whether they have been diagnosed with dementia, according to a new ... > full story -
Overweight in 20s Could Lead to Serious Problems in 40s
February 2, 2010 — People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes in their 20s will be at higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke in their 40s if they do not change their ... > full story -
New Software Provides 3-D Views of Arteries in Catheterization Lab
February 1, 2010 — New software allows for 3-D images of the heart's arteries during cardiac catheterization. Still in the testing phase, this technology may provide more information on the width and length of artery ... > full story -
Degree of Obesity Raises Risk of Stroke, Regardless of Gender, Race
January 28, 2010 — The higher a person's degree of obesity, the higher their risk of stroke -- regardless of sex or race. Stroke is more likely among obese blacks than obese whites. Effects of obesity on stroke ... > full story -
Excess Protein in Urine Is Indicator of Heart Disease Risk in Whites, but Not Blacks, Study Suggests
January 12, 2010 — The cardiovascular risk that is associated with proteinuria, or high levels of protein in the urine, a common test used by doctors as an indicator of increased risk for progressive kidney disease, ... > full story -
Increased Presence, Severity of Coronary Artery Plaques in HIV-Infected Men
January 8, 2010 — A new study has found that relatively young men with longstanding HIV infection and minimal cardiac risk factors had significantly more coronary atherosclerotic plaques -- some involving serious ... > full story -
Angina In The Legs? Time To Alert Patients And Physicians
January 4, 2010 — Researchers recommend that people over age 40 be screened for peripheral artery disease (PAD), which puts people at high risk for serious medical complications including heart disease, stroke and ... > full story -
Severe Asymptomatic Heart Disease May Accompany Narrowing in Leg Arteries
January 4, 2010 — Results of a randomized, controlled clinical trial reveal that one in five patients with narrowing or blockage in arteries that supply blood to the legs and other parts of the body also have ... > full story -
Physiologic Factors Linked to Image Quality of Multidetector Computed Tomography Scans
January 3, 2010 — The image quality of multidetector computed tomography scans, used for the noninvasive detection of coronary artery disease, can be significantly affected by patient characteristics such as ... > full story
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