Cardiovascular Health News

Statins Prevent Clot-Related Diseases Reported May 17, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Statins, common cholesterol-lowering drugs, may help prevent people from developing clot-related diseases. "Previous clinical studies have indicated statins may play a role in lowering the risk of these conditions, but these studies have yielded … [Read more...]

Blood Pressure Danger: Fluctuating Levels Reported May 13, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We all know that high blood pressure is dangerous, but a new study reveals having blood pressure that fluctuates can be an even more serious problem. Researchers found the risk of cerebrovascular disease is higher among those who have fluctuating … [Read more...]

Go Nuts to Lower Cholesterol Reported May 13, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to lower your cholesterol? New research shows that may be as simple as consuming more nuts. Researchers from Loma Linda University in Calif. analyzed data from 25 nut consumption trials that were conducted in seven countries. These studies included 583 women … [Read more...]

Pneumonia Vaccine: No Protection for Heart Attacks Reported May 06, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Despite previous studies to the contrary, a recent study has found that the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine is not associated with a reduced risk of heart attacks or strokes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently recommends the … [Read more...]

Young Women's Heart Disease Risk Tied to Stressful JobsReported May 06, 2009 Stressful jobs increase young women's risk of heart disease, concludes a new study. In the study, published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the research team assessed the impact of work pressure and degree of personal influence in the workplace on the heart health of 12,116 … [Read more...]

Folate and Vitamin B6 Lower Cardiovascular Risk Reported April 22, 2010 April 22, 2010 — Dietary intakes of folate and vitamin B6 reduce the risk for mortality from stroke and any cardiovascular disease in women and may reduce the risk for heart failure in men, according to a study conducted in Japan. The … [Read more...]

Heart Failure: Lower Readmissions When Hospitals Follow Up Reported May 05, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A simple follow-up evaluation may be the key to efficient and high quality hospital care for those with heart failure. A new study finds hospitals that follow up with heart failure patients within one week of being discharged have … [Read more...]

Common Heart Defect Linked To Brain Aneurysms Reported May 04, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People with a common heart defect may also be more likely to have brain aneurysms. Up to 2 percent of the population is born with the heart defect called a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). In a healthy heart, the aortic valve allows blood to flow … [Read more...]

Antidepressants Benefit Heart Health? Reported April 28, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may boost cardiovascular health by affecting the way platelets -- small blood cells involved in clotting -- clump together.   Researchers at the Loyola University … [Read more...]

Predicting Future Heart Attacks Reported April 30, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – What if you could predict your chances of having a heart attack years ahead of time? New research shows the coronary artery calcium score (CACS) may be useful in doing just that.   A Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine study found that … [Read more...]

Predicting High Blood Pressure Reported April 29, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Factors of hormone metabolism may make African Americans more likely than Caucasians to develop high blood pressure and to develop it earlier in life. Left untreated, high blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney … [Read more...]

Can walking help guard against stroke? Reported April 21, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Walking may be an important weapon for women in the fight against stroke, a new study hints. The study found that women who walked for two or more hours a week had a lower risk of stroke than those who walked for less than two hours a week. It's well known … [Read more...]

Study: Walking seems to lower women's stroke riskReported April 06, 2010 DALLAS — Women can lower their stroke risk by lacing up their sneakers and walking, a new study suggests. Women who said they walked briskly had a 37 percent lower risk of stroke than those who didn't walk. Women who reported walking at least two hours a week at any pace had a 30 percent lower … [Read more...]

Too much sugar increases heart disease risk Reported April 20, 2010 CHICAGO - Eating a lot of sugar not only makes you fat. It may also increase a person's risk for heart disease, U.S. researchers said. They said people who ate more added sugar were more likely to have higher risk factors for heart disease, such as higher triglycerides and lower levels of … [Read more...]

New Heart Valve Implant Cuts Surgical Risks Reported April 13, 2010 April 13, 2010 -- Less-invasive "valve-in-valve" implants may help repair prosthetic animal-tissue heart valves in people who are not healthy enough to undergo a second open heart surgery, a study shows. The research is published in the April 27 issue of Circulation. A second surgery to replace a … [Read more...]

Heart disease risks increased by added sugar Reported April 21, 2010 LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Added sugars, especially in processed foods and beverages, may increase heart disease risk factors. As a diabetic, 46-year-old John Garavito keeps a close eye on his heart health. Now his primary doctor, John Liu, has new information that could … [Read more...]

Dissolving Dangerous Clots Reported April 22, 2010 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Up to 300,000 people will die from it this year: Deep vein thrombosis -- or DVT -- causes blood clots in the leg that can break off and travel to the lungs or heart. A new, surgery-free treatment is fishing out the killer clots and sending … [Read more...]

Kid-Safe Chemo Protects Hearts Reported April 21, 2010 MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kids are winning the battle against cancer. The survival rate is now 90 percent, but the powerful treatments come at a price. Researchers may have a solution to kick cancer and protect the rest of the child’s growing body. Daniela Leon battles … [Read more...]

Stroke Awareness: Victims Uninformed Reported April 21, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even the obvious needs to be restated once in awhile: If you have a stroke, get to the hospital ASAP. Well over 60 percent of patients in a British-based study had no clue they suffered a minor stroke, and more than one-third failed to get medical … [Read more...]

Heart Surgery Risky for Older Seniors Reported April 14, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The surgery you’re getting to “kick start” your heart may end up hurting you in the end. A new report released this week shows older patients are more likely to die in the hospital following surgery to implant defibrillators or pacemakers. “Certain … [Read more...]

Hypertension Hides Kidney Disease Reported April 16, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests that as many as 8 million adults in the United States who have not yet been diagnosed with hypertension or have early-stage hypertension also have kidney disease. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that 27.5 … [Read more...]

Carbs Double Heart Disease Risk in Women Reported April 15, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women, beware: A high-carb diet may double your risk of heart disease. New research illuminates the health risk that foods with a high glycemic index pose to the body -- particularly in women. Carbohydrates with a high glycemic index raise blood … [Read more...]

Potential for New Treatment for Peripheral Arterial Disease Reported March 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bone marrow stem cells suspended in X-ray-visible microbubbles dramatically improve the body's ability to build new blood vessels in the upper leg -- providing a potential treatment for those with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). … [Read more...]

Heart Disease: More Accurate Prediction Reported March 19, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new measure more accurately predicts risk for cardiac disease and death, according to recent research. The Intermountain Risk Score, a measurement tool that looks at age and sex, but also adds the results of routine blood tests not included in the … [Read more...]

Reducing Heart Disease Risk with Vitamin D Reported March 18, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating heart disease can be as simple as adding Vitamin D supplements to your diet. Researchers have found a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk for coronary artery disease. Two new studies show vitamin D supplements can … [Read more...]

Magnets Guide Hearts Back Into Rhythm Reported March 12, 2010 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's one of the most common heart problems -- 2.2 million Americans have an irregular heart beat, or atrial fibrillation. If left untreated, it puts people at an increased risk of blood clots and stroke. Doctors are now using a new piece … [Read more...]

Racial Differences in Hospice Use Reported March 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- White heart failure patients use hospice 50 percent more than blacks and Hispanics, a new study reveals. Hospice is a place for patients whose doctors have given them six months or less to live. The purpose of a hospice is to ease pain and other symptoms and offer psychological, social … [Read more...]

Skin Cells Could Soon Be Used to Repair HeartsReported March 03, 2010 University of Houston biomedical scientist Robert Schwartz has recently presented his latest research, which promises to make treating heart conditions easier and more efficient than ever before. He argues that the future is in stem cell research, and showcases a method in which skin cells are … [Read more...]

U.S. Attempts to Reduce Salt Intake Reported March 08, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With 73 million Americans suffering from high blood pressure, the U.S. food service industry is attempting to make a change in public health by reducing the amount of salt added tp processed foods. Reducing salt intake could have widespread implications for the U.S population by … [Read more...]

Heart screening for kids with ADHD Reported March 08, 2010 LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A new report in the Journal Circulation suggests widespread heart screening would save 13 young lives out of every 400,000 kids screened. But is it really worth the cost? Are these tests a reliable predictor? Researchers come down on both sides of the debate. Ritalin and stimulant … [Read more...]