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Optimism about heart risks may be a good thing

Heart Disease newsJul 14 08

Men who believe they are at low risk of a heart attack may in fact live longer… Optimism about heart risks may be a good thing   


Warfarin and aspirin are similar in heart failure treatment

Heart Disease newsFeb 05 12

In the largest and longest head-to-head comparison of two anti-clotting medications, warfarin and aspirin were similar in preventing… Warfarin and aspirin are similar in heart failure treatment   


Heart failure linked to thinner bones and fractures

Heart Disease newsFeb 02 12

Heart failure is associated with a 30 percent increase in major fractures and also identifies a high-risk population… Heart failure linked to thinner bones and fractures   


Elevated Glucose Associated with Undetected Heart Damage

Heart Disease newsFeb 02 12

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that hyperglycemia… Elevated Glucose Associated with Undetected Heart Damage   


Omega-3 fatty acids tied to lower heart arrhythmia risk

Heart Disease newsFeb 02 12

Older adults who had the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, most commonly found in fish, were… Omega-3 fatty acids tied to lower heart arrhythmia risk   


How to Prevent 500,000 Heart Attacks a Year

Heart Disease newsFeb 01 12

Why is cardiovascular disease still the number one killer in the Western World when risk factors are well… How to Prevent 500,000 Heart Attacks a Year   


Edwards says new heart valve data encouraging

Heart Disease newsJan 31 12

Edwards LifeSciences Corp on Monday said patients who received the company’s Sapien replacement heart valve through an incision… Edwards says new heart valve data encouraging   


Deaths from heart attacks halved in last decade

Heart Disease newsJan 27 12

The death rate from heart attack in England has halved in the last decade, claims a research paper… Deaths from heart attacks halved in last decade   


Rapid urbanisation as well as cultural habits explain Gulf states’ rise in heart disease prevalence

Heart Disease newsJan 25 12

Sophia Antipolis, 25 January 2012: European Society of Cardiology extends its scientific activities beyond Europe and into the… Rapid urbanisation as well as cultural habits explain Gulf states’ rise in heart disease prevalence   


High fructose consumption by adolescents may put them at cardiovascular risk

Heart Disease newsJan 24 12

Evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk is present in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot… High fructose consumption by adolescents may put them at cardiovascular risk   


Plant compounds tied to fewer heart deaths

Heart Disease newsJan 20 12

Older adults who get a moderate amount of certain plant compounds in their diets are less likely to… Plant compounds tied to fewer heart deaths   


Is it the alcohol or polyphenols in red wine that decreases cardiovascular disease?

Heart Disease newsJan 17 12

Observational epidemiologic studies relating wine and alcohol to health all suffer from the fact that they, of necessity,… Is it the alcohol or polyphenols in red wine that decreases cardiovascular disease?   


Cardiovascular Health: Waiting Room Patient Education Video Saves a Life

Heart Disease newsJan 16 12

A patient at Grady Health, Department of Cardiology in Atlanta was so grateful for the health education video… Cardiovascular Health: Waiting Room Patient Education Video Saves a Life   


Heart risk during marathons low, but rising: study

Heart Disease newsJan 13 12

The risk of cardiac arrest during a marathon or half-marathon is low, but has increased over the past… Heart risk during marathons low, but rising: study   


Heart disease more likely in people with psoriasis: study

Heart Disease newsJan 11 12

People who suffer from psoriasis may want to pay extra attention to heart risks, since they may be… Heart disease more likely in people with psoriasis: study   


To optimize exercise, heed your heart rate training zone

Heart Disease newsJan 10 12

Whether you’re interested in running a marathon or staving off the chronic diseases of ageing, to reap the… To optimize exercise, heed your heart rate training zone   


Heart Attack Risk Rises after Loss of Loved One

Heart Disease newsJan 10 12

A person’s risk of suffering a heart attack increases by approximately 21 times in the first 24 hours… Heart Attack Risk Rises after Loss of Loved One   


MU Researchers Find Unique Protein Organization In Arteries Associated with Cardiovascular Disease

Heart Disease newsJan 09 12

Human arteries – some smaller than a strand of hair – stiffen as a person ages. This stiffening… MU Researchers Find Unique Protein Organization In Arteries Associated with Cardiovascular Disease   


Gene Analysis Helps Identify Basis of Rare Infant Heart Disorder

Heart Disease newsJan 07 12

Researchers are closing in on a rare genetic disorder causing a heart condition in infants. Histiocytoid cardiomyopathy (HC)… Gene Analysis Helps Identify Basis of Rare Infant Heart Disorder   


When It Comes to Heart Health, How Much Is Too Much Vitamin D?

Heart Disease newsJan 07 12

New research by Johns Hopkins scientists suggests that vitamin D, long known to be important for bone health… When It Comes to Heart Health, How Much Is Too Much Vitamin D?   


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