MedWorm: Heart Disease

Morphologic spectrum of truncal valvar origin relative to the ventricular septum: Correlation with the size of ventricular septal defect

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:22:50 +0100

Conclusion: Origin of the truncal valve demonstrated a morphologic spectrum and correlated with the size of ventricular septal defect that was the main or even sole exit from the left ventricle in hearts with right ventricular origin. Truncal origin, therefore, requires recognition to optimize surgery. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)

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[News of the Week] ScienceNOW.org: From Science's Online Daily News Site

Science: Current Issue — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:22 +0100

ScienceNOW this week reported that meditation halves the risk of heart disease, empathy is in our genes, holes can block light, and new neurons make room for new memories, among other stories. (Source: Science: Current Issue)

Videothoracoscopy for isolated atrial fibrillation ablation through bipolar radiofrequency

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:09 +0100

CONCLUSION: The video-assisted surgery for the treatment of atrial fibrillation is reproducible and safe. There is a heart failure symptom evolution improvement after the surgery. (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)

Coronary artery disease and experiences of losses

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:09 +0100

FUNDAMENTO: Na literatura, a depressão aparece associada a doenças cardiovasculares. A partir da experiência clínica, observou-se a categoria vivência de perdas associada à instalação e ao desenvolvimento da coronariopatia. A vivência de perdas, desencadeada por evento(s) significativo(s) apontado(s) pelo paciente, implica em processo de luto, remetendo-o aos fatores psicossociais predisponentes ao adoecer. OBJETIVO: Investigar vivência de perdas por meio da avaliação do estado de luto e de depressão, e verificar a relação entre ambos, em pacientes internados com doença arterial coronariana. MÉTODOS: Avaliaram-se 44 pacientes internados, com os diagnósticos de infarto agudo do miocárdio ou angina, de 33 a 65 anos, 50% homens e 50% mulheres. Foram utilizados dois instrume...

Peri-operative evaluation by holter in elderly patients submitted to prostatectomy

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:09 +0100

CONCLUSION: Ambulatory monitoring is not regarded as an appropriate procedure for the screening of myocardial ischemia, due to the characteristics and technical limitations of the method, especially in populations with a low prevalence of coronary disease. In this cross-sectional and observational study, we concluded that the Holter recordings provided additional information which could not be obtained by conventional electrocardiogram. (Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia)

My family’s story: surviving swine flu

Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:38:11 +0100

Thanks to H1N1, Halloween came on November 15 for the Lord and Ladies of the Cyr household My wife, Sara, and I are the proud parents of newly minted 4-year-old triplets, and this fall we just haven’t been able to get healthy in our house. We get over one illness and another one crops up a week later. Fevers come and go. Coughs are incessant. Headaches bloom and recede. It’s been never-ending. So none of us was feeling particularly well on the Thursday before Halloween when Sara called me at work and told me she had spiked a fever. We weren’t sure it was H1N1, but working in the Public Affairs Department here at Children’s Hospital Boston, I spend much of my time communicating about swine flu, so I know fever is one of the bellwether symptoms. Alarm bells started going off in...

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Results Presented From First Study Reviewing Convergent Approach To Treating Atrial Fibrillation At American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

nContact Surgical, Inc. ("nContact"), a leader in the investigation of devices for minimally-invasive treatment for heart conditions, announced that data from a poster was presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Orlando. The study demonstrated that the convergent approach, which combines surgical and electrophysiological expertise, appears to be a good strategy to achieve short term success in patients with long standing persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). (Source: Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today)

Results Presented From First Study Reviewing Convergent Approach To Treating Atrial Fibrillation At American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

Miller School Researchers Present Findings At AHA Scientific Sessions

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

A multidisciplinary team of clinical and basic science researchers in the Vascular Biology Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has discovered a possible molecular signature of coronary artery disease in bone marrow stem cells. The dramatic findings were presented on November 16 at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions in Orlando. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Telephone-Delivered Care For Treating Depression After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Appears To Improve Outcomes

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Patients who received telephone-delivered collaborative care for treatment of depression after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reported greater improvement in measures of quality of life, physical functioning and mood than patients who received usual care, according to a study in the November 18 issue of JAMA. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Treatment With Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Associated With Increased Risk Of Cancer, Death

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Patients with heart disease in Norway, a country with no fortification of foods with folic acid, had an associated increased risk of cancer and death from any cause if they had received treatment with folic acid and vitamin B12, according to a study in the November 18 issue of JAMA. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Treatment With Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Associated With Increased Risk Of Cancer, Death

Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Telephone-Delivered Care For Treating Depression After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Appears To Improve Outcomes

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Miller School Researchers Present Findings At AHA Scientific Sessions

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Moderate drinking reduces risk of heart disease

Xinhuanet Chinaview Health — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:13:43 +0100

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Long-time moderate alcohol ... (Source: Xinhuanet Chinaview Health)

Aspirin kills 400% more people than H1N1 swine flu

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews) The CDC now reports that nearly 4,000 Americans have been killed by H1N1 swine flu. This number is supposed to sound big and scary, motivating millions of people to go out and pay good money to be injected with untested, unproven H1N1 vaccines. But let's put the number in perspective: Did you know that more than four times as many people are killed each year by common NSAID painkillers like aspirin?The July 1998 issue of The American Journal of Medicine explains it as follows:"Conservative calculations estimate that approximately 107,000 patients are hospitalized annually for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-related gastrointestinal (GI) complications and at least 16,500 NSAID-related deaths occur each year among arthritis patients alone." (Singh Gurkirpal, MD, "Re...

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Heart disease deaths drop, diabetic deaths rise in Brazil

Xinhuanet Chinaview Health — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:20:46 +0100

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Brazil has seen a fall ... (Source: Xinhuanet Chinaview Health)

Statins 'cut cardiovascular risk in healthy women'

HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Taking statins could cut the risk of cardiovascular events among healthy women with no signs of established heart disease, the latest sub-analysis of the JUPITER trial shows. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Independent Nurse News)

Kenneth Baughman, MD, director of Advanced Heart Disease, 63

BWH News — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

p>BWH mourns the loss of Kenneth Baughman, MD, a loving husband, father and grandfather, inspiring leader, compassionate clinician and beloved colleague. He passed away Nov. 16 in a tragic accident in Florida, where he was attending the American Hear (Source: BWH News)

Positive Attitude Staves Off Heart Disease

WebMD Health — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:52 +0100

Researchers found that people who have a positive attitude during stressful events are 22% less likely to have a fatal or nonfatal heart attack than those who have negative attitudes. (Source: WebMD Health)

Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble

MedlinePlus Health News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0100

Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Kidney Transplantation, Sleep Apnea (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

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Risk of valvular heart disease associated with the use of dopamine agonists in Parkinson's disease - a systematic review

Neurological Conditions Specialist Library — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:32:14 +0100

A structured abstract written by CRD reviewers. The abstract was published on 14 October 2009 from an original article published in 2009. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)

Don't lose your head over beer claim

NHS News Feed — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:03:00 +0100

Conclusion Although this study demonstrated a link between higher alcohol intake and reduced CHD risk, it is has several limitations. Therefore, it cannot be assumed that high levels of alcohol consumption lower the risk of CHD. People are advised not to exceed the recommended daily limits of 2-3 units a day for women and 3-4 units a day for men. Importantly, the study did not take into account any other adverse effects of alcohol, such as the increased risk of liver disease, obesity, pancreatic diseases, certain cancers, possible addiction, depression, accidental injury or reduced judgement in social situations. Further limitations to this research include the following: Asking someone to recall daily or weekly alcohol intake in the previous 12 months is likely to involve a high degree...

Red cell distribution width: an inexpensive and powerful prognostic marker in heart failure

European Journal of Heart Failure — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:06:20 +0100

Conclusion Red cell distribution width is a readily available test in the HF-population with similar independent prognostic power to NT-proBNP across the first to third quartiles. Prognostic models in HF should include RDW and further investigation is necessary to determine the pathological mechanism of the relationship. (Source: European Journal of Heart Failure)

The impact of concurrent heart failure on prognosis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

European Journal of Heart Failure — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:06:20 +0100

Conclusion Heart failure is a strong independent predictor of all-cause mortality in patients with a diagnosis of COPD. (Source: European Journal of Heart Failure)

Effects of Adenovirus-Mediated Delivery of the Human Hepatocyte Growth Factor Gene in Experimental Radiation-Induced Heart Disease

International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:21:28 +0100

Conclusion: Based on the study findings, hepatocyte growth factor gene transfer can attenuate radiation-induced cardiac injury and can preserve cardiac function. (Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics)

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Answer to Case of the Month #157: Anuria in the Supine Position

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:21:16 +0100

A 79-year-old Caucasian man with a history of coronary heart disease and right-sided nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma was admitted to the hospital with an acute confusional state secondary to narcotic overdose. On admission, all initial laboratory work was normal including a creatinine level of 1.1 mg/dL and a blood urea nitrogen level of 28 mg/dL. The patient's mental status improved after the adjustment of his narcotics. However, on day 4 of hospitalization, the patient developed anuria and his creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels increased to 5.5 mg/dL and 60.0 mg/dL, respectively (). (Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal)

Alcohol "halves heart attack risk in men"

Nursing in Practice — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:24 +0100

Regularly drinking alcohol of any type lowers the risk of serious heart disease by almost a third - at least in men, indicates new research (Source: Nursing in Practice)

TEN alcoholic drinks a day slashes heart disease risk in men (but it could kill you in other ways)

the Mail online | Health — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:13:34 +0100

Women can get some benefits too, Spanish government researchers told Heart journal, although more testing is needed. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

Forbes.com Health News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100

Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables (Source: Forbes.com Health News)

Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

MedlinePlus Health News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100

Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Diseases, Nutrition for Seniors (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

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Anemia in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Relates to Adverse Outcome

Journal of the American College of Cardiology — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:52:17 +0100

Objectives: To assess the relation of anemia in noncyanotic adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) to functional capacity and mortality.Background: Anemia is common in acquired heart failure and affects prognosis. The presence of anemia and its relation to outcome in ACHD remain unknown.Methods: Data were collected on consecutive noncyanotic ACHD patients attending our tertiary center between 2001 and 2006 in whom hemoglobin concentration was measured. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin concentration (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology)

Atrial Fibrillation at Baseline and During Follow-Up in ALLHAT (Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial)

Journal of the American College of Cardiology — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:52:11 +0100

Objectives: The ALLHAT (Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial) determined that treatment with amlodipine, lisinopril, or doxazosin was not superior to thiazide-like diuretic (chlorthalidone) in preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) or other cardiovascular events. This subanalysis examines baseline prevalence and in-trial incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL) and their influence on clinical outcomes.Background: Limited information is available on whether atrial fibrillation incidence is affected differentially by different classes of antihypertensive medications or treatment with statins.Methods: AF/AFL was identified from baseline and follow-up electrocardiograms performed biannually. Analyses were performed to ident...

Women Have a Lower Prevalence of Structural Heart Disease as a Precursor to Sudden Cardiac Arrest: The Ore-SUDS (Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study)

Journal of the American College of Cardiology — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:52:10 +0100

Conclusions: Women were significantly less likely than men to have a diagnosis of structural heart disease (LV dysfunction or coronary artery disease) before SCA. These findings suggest that fewer women may be eligible for prophylactic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement based on current guidelines and therefore may not have equal opportunity for prevention. Enhancement of SCA risk stratification may have even higher importance for women. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology)

Study: Alcohol 'Protects Men's Hearts'

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:06:28 +0100

A news study from Spanish researchers says drinking alcohol every day will cut the risk of heart disease in men by more than a third. According to the study, 15,500 men and 26,000 women between the ages of 29 and 69 were questioned regarding drinking... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

Study: Alcohol "Protects Men's Hearts"

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:50:00 +0100

A news study from Spanish researchers says drinking alcohol every day will cut the risk of heart disease in men by more than a third. According to the study , 15,500 men and 26,000 women, between the ages of 29 and 69, were questioned regarding... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

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Health News of the Day

Clinical Cases and Images — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:26:00 +0100

is a daily summary made from the selected links I post on Twitter. It is in a bullet points format with links to the original sources which include 350 RSS feeds that produce about 2,500 items per day:Exercise remodels the brain, making it more stress-resistant (in rats, at least) http://bit.ly/QHkMUAnother study: Regular consumption of alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease by 30-50% http://bit.ly/FZQl3Young athletes should be screened for heart disease with 2 tests rather than 1: ECG and echocardiogram http://bit.ly/176Nuu55% of adult Americans don't want to get the H1N1 flu vaccine according to a poll http://bit.ly/4qWyFjMorphine can increase tumor cell proliferation, inhibit immune system, and promote growth of new blood vessels http://bit.ly/n1uxLAustralian hospital staff set up a...

Overexpression Of Sodium/Calcium Exchanger Protein Alone Did Not Cause Heart Failure

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Results From Two Phase II Trials Add To Understanding Of Ticagrelor (BRILINTA(TM)) And How It Works In The Body

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Overexpression Of Sodium/Calcium Exchanger Protein Alone Did Not Cause Heart Failure

Biology / Biochemistry News From Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Researchers from the Center for Translational Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University have found that the overexpression of a sodium/calcium exchanger, without changes in other ion transport pathways commonly observed in heart failure, does not by itself lead to contraction abnormalities in the heart. They presented the data from the study at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Fla. Led by Joseph Cheung, M.D., Ph.D. (Source: Biology / Biochemistry News From Medical News Today)

Results From Two Phase II Trials Add To Understanding Of Ticagrelor (BRILINTA(TM)) And How It Works In The Body

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) announced the results of the phase II studies, ONSET/OFFSET and RESPOND for ticagrelor (BRILINTA(TM)) at the annual American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in Orlando, FL,(1,2) with ONSET/OFFSET study results being simultaneously published in the medical journal Circulation.(3) The ONSET/OFFSET data showed that treatment with ticagrelor (BRILINTA(TM)) achieved a more rapid onset of antiplatelet effect (41% IPA vs. (Source: Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today)

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Alcohol cuts heart disease risk by a third

Nursing Times Breaking News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:58:00 +0100

Alcohol can help prevent heart disease in men, a study has found (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Aldagen Announces Clinical Data For ALD-201 For Ischemic Heart Failure Presented At AHA

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

Aldagen, Inc. announced that results from a Phase 1 clinical trial of ALD-201, a cell therapy being developed as a treatment for ischemic heart failure, were presented at AHA. In the study, ALD-201 was found to be well-tolerated and to improve myocardial perfusion. The data were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2009 by Emerson C. (Source: Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today)

Aldagen Announces Clinical Data For ALD-201 For Ischemic Heart Failure Presented At AHA

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

Increased obesity hindering success at reducing heart disease risk

ScienceDaily Headlines — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

The percentage of overweight and obese adults in the United States has increased over the past two decades -- undermining efforts to reduce heart disease risk factors. Rising obesity is associated with the lower likelihood of having optimal blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Another study indicates that weight loss may correct structural heart damage in obese patients. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

ED Drug Improves Heart's Pumping Action In Young Patients With Single-Ventricle Disease

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Heart function significantly improved in children and young adults with single-ventricle congenital heart disease who have had the Fontan operation following treatment with sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension, say researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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ED Drug Improves Heart's Pumping Action In Young Patients With Single-Ventricle Disease

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Transplanting People's Own Stem Cells Into Heart Lessens Pain, Improves Ability To Walk

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

The largest national stem cell study for heart disease showed the first evidence that transplanting a potent form of adult stem cells into the heart muscle of subjects with severe angina results in less pain and an improved ability to walk. The transplant subjects also experienced fewer deaths than those who didn't receive stem cells. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Transplanting People's Own Stem Cells Into Heart Lessens Pain, Improves Ability To Walk

Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Women suffering sudden cardiac arrest have lower prevalence of structural heart disease than men

ScienceDaily Headlines — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Diffuse Cerebral Infarct Associated With Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin 20210A Mutations in a Patient With Tetralogy of Fallot

Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:33:27 +0100

A 2-year-old girl with tetralogy of Fallot presented with diffuse cranial infarct after cardiac angiography. Heterozygosity for factor V Leiden and prothrombin 20210A mutations were detected. The authors suggest that if thrombosis develops in patients with congenital heart disease, genetic risk factors should be evaluated. (Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis)

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Study showing alcohol may cut heart risk under fire

Reuters: Health — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:15:56 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Spanish research appearing to show that very heavy drinking can reduce men's risk of heart disease has come under fire from scientists who say the study is flawed and should not encourage anyone to drink more. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Drug for erectile dysfunction improves heart function in young heart-disease patients

ScienceDaily Headlines — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

After treatment with sildenafil, heart function significantly improved in children and young adults with single-ventricle congenital heart disease who have had the Fontan operation. Sildenafil is a drug commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Alcohol 'protects men's hearts'

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:31:02 +0100

Regularly drinking alcohol dramatically cuts the risk of coronary heart disease in men, a major study suggests. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Results From Phase 2b Study On Atrial Fibrillation Agent Reviewed At American Heart Association

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

ARYx Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARYX), a biopharmaceutical company, announced that a review of the results of the Phase 2b clinical trial, PASCAL, testing the efficacy and safety of ARYx's compound for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, budiodarone, was presented today at the American Heart Association meeting in Orlando, Florida. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Results From Phase 2b Study On Atrial Fibrillation Agent Reviewed At American Heart Association

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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Daily alcohol consumption can lower heart disease

OnMedica Latest News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Alcohol reduces heart disease risk by almost a third in men, claims studyRelated items from OnMedicaPoor patients more likely to die after heart surgery than richHeart attack patients treated faster and betterMost heart attack survivors miss follow-up life-saving serviceSurgeons take on more high-risk casesHospitals fail women with myocardial infarction (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

MCP-1 causes cardiomyoblast death via autophagy resulting from ER stress caused by oxidative stress generated by inducing a novel Zn-finger protein, MCPIP

BJ Cell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

We present evidence that MCP-1 causes death in cardiac myoblasts, H9c2, by inducing oxidative stress that causes ER stress leading to autophagy via a novel Zn-finger protein, MCP-1 induced protein (MCPIP). MCPIP expression caused cell death and knockdown of MCPIP attenuated MCP-1 induced cell death. It caused induction of iNOS, NADPH oxidase subunit phox47, its translocation from the cytoplasm to the membrane and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and induction of ER stress markers HSP40, PDI, GRP78 and IRE1α. It also caused autophagy as indicated by beclin-1 induction, cleavage of LC3 and autophagolysosome formation and apoptosis. Inhibitors of oxidative stress, inhibited ROS formation, ER stress, autophagy and cell death. Specific inhibitors of ER stress and knockdown of...

Initial medical rather than interventional management more cost-effective for most diabetic patients with stable CHD

NeLM - Cardiovascular Medicine — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Source: Circulation Area: News The most cost-effective initial treatment for diabetic patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) depends on the seriousness of their CHD: intensive medical management appears more cost-effective than percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in less seriously affected patients, however those with more severe disease should probably proceed straight to CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting). These conclusions come from pre-specified secondary outcome and economic analyses of the BARI-2D trial (Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 Diabetes), published early online in Circulation. The primary results from BARI-2D were published earlier this year (see link to NEJM study) and showed no significant difference in 5-year mortality b...

Alcohol Associated With Lower Heart Disease Risk

Modern Medicine — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Men who drink alcohol are at lower risk of coronary heart disease than their non-drinking counterparts, according to a Spanish study published online Nov. 19 in Heart. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Alcohol Cuts CHD Risk in Men (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Cardiovascular — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Consumption of alcohol in almost any quantity is associated with a nearly one-third reduction in the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) (MedPage Today) -- at least in men, a large Spanish study confirmed. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

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Health News of the Day, part 2

Clinical Cases and Images — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:33:00 +0100

Health News of the Day is a daily summary made from the selected links I post on Twitter. It is in a bullet points format with links to the original sources which include 350 RSS feeds that produce about 2,500 items per day:Wii sports video games may burn as many calories as moderate-intensity exercises such as brisk walking http://bit.ly/4nc2WYFolic Acid (B9) and Vitamin B12 May Increase Cancer Risk http://bit.ly/3m4UiL -- Folic acid supplements may raise cancer risk http://bit.ly/3Rn3pr and Selenium Supplements May Raise Heart Risk http://bit.ly/15Hw4MPharaoh to Friend: ‘Who’s Gonna Know I Ate French Fries?’ http://bit.ly/1hntBQ - Headline of the day, commenting on heart disease in mummies.Universities asked how the practice of professors putting their names on others’ articles i...

Postmortem genetic tests to help relatives

Health News - UPI.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:08:31 +0100

ROCHESTER, Minn., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say postmortem tests to identify genetic mutations could help relatives at risk of heart disease and save money. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Health Buzz: Mummies Show Signs of Heart Disease and Other Health News

U.S. News - Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:07:00 +0100

Women in their 40s face confusion on mammograms; are phthalates making boys act like girls? (Source: U.S. News - Health)

Peer status in school and adult disease risk: a 30-year follow-up study of disease-specific morbidity in a Stockholm cohort

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:04:49 +0100

Conclusion: The present study underlines the importance of recognising children’s social position, apart from that of their family, for later health. Not only psychologically related diseases but also those related to behavioural risk factors demonstrate some of the largest relative differences by peer status, suggesting that health-related behaviour may be one important mechanism in the association between peer status and morbidity. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)

Psychosocial risk factors for coronary heart disease in UK South Asian men and women

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:04:47 +0100

Conclusion: UK South Asians experience significant psychosocial adversity compared with UK white Europeans. This is consistent with the heightened vulnerability to CHD observed in this population. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)

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Aortic elasticity and size are associated with aortic regurgitation and left ventricular dysfunction in tetralogy of Fallot after pulmonary valve replacement

Heart — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:01:51 +0100

Conclusions: Aortic root dilatation and reduced aortic elasticity are frequently present in patients with TOF, in addition to minor degrees of AR and reduced left ventricular systolic function. Aortic wall pathology in repaired TOF patients may therefore represent a separate mechanism leading to left ventricular dysfunction, as part of a multifactorial process of left ventricular dysfunction. (Source: Heart)

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Egyptian Mummies Had Clogged Arteries

ABC News: Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:40:23 +0100

Modern tests on mummies showed the ancient Egyptians fought heart disease too. Ancient Egypt - Archaeology - Social Studies - School Time - Kids and Teens (Source: ABC News: Health)

Swine flu vaccine uptake

NHS News Feed — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:00 +0100

Several newspapers have reported that pregnant women and other vulnerable people are refusing to have the swine flu vaccine. The Times reported that a poll of GPs found that only 46% of people who were offered the vaccine have accepted it, and one doctor estimated that only 5% of pregnant women have had it. The news reports are based on a “snapshot” survey of 107 GPs. The survey asked how likely they were to hit the government’s target of vaccinating at least half of their patients who are under 65 and in high-risk groups this winter. GPs were also asked to estimate how many of the people who were offered the vaccine in their practice had agreed to have it (the uptake). It is not clear if the experiences of this relatively small sample of GPs is representative of the 30,000 GPs in ...

Secondhand smoke worst for toddlers, obese kids

Reuters: Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30:36 +0100

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Toddlers and obese children suffer far greater blood-vessel damage and other harm from secondhand smoke than other children, which could put them on the path to heart disease later in life, according to a new study. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Indigenous Drugs in Ischemic Heart Disease in Patients with Diabetes

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:57:52 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Nov 2009, Vol. 15, No. 11: 1215-1221. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Ancient mummies show signs of heart disease

CTV Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:43:44 +0100

After conducting CT scans on 22 ancient mummies, researchers have found evidence that 9 mummies had probable hardening of the arteries. (Source: CTV Health)

Curse of the Mummy? Could be Heart Disease

ScienceNOW — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:04:24 +0100

Scientists find evidence of cardiovascular disease in mummies more than 3500 years old [Read more] (Source: ScienceNOW)

Some obese people perceive body size as OK, dismiss need to lose weight

ScienceDaily Headlines — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:04:20 +0100

Eight percent of obese people misperceived their body size, believing they did not need to lose weight or that they could afford to gain weight. While those who misperceived their need for weight loss thought they were healthier than others their age, they had the same risk factors for heart disease as other obese patients. Those who misperceived their body size were less likely to exercise and see a physician than their counterparts who accurately perceived their body size. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Treatment with folic acid, vitamin B12 associated with increased risk of cancer, death

ScienceDaily Headlines — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0100

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Epicardial Cardiac Basal Annuloplasty: Preliminary Findings on Extra-cardiac Mitral Valve Repair

Heart, Lung & Circulation — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:45 +0100

This study was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of the concept BACE device in patients with moderate functional mitral valve regurgitation as a result of symptomatic coronary artery disease and heart failure.Methods: The study involved a group of patients who had complex cardiac surgery between January 2000 and December 2001 at the University of Melbourne Campus Hospitals, Melbourne, Australia. Twelve patients with ischaemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, and moderate functional mitral regurgitation (MR) (minimum 2+) underwent the BACE procedure along with coronary artery bypass grafting and/or left ventricular reconstruction.Results: No peri-operative complications or deaths related to surgical procedures occurred in the study group. There were no clinically significa...

The COACH Program Produces Sustained Improvements in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Adherence to Recommended Medications—Two Years Follow-up

Heart, Lung & Circulation — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:44 +0100

Conclusion: The changes in CRF status and adherence to cardiac medications achieved at 6 months in The COACH Program are sustained for at least 18 months after cessation of The COACH Program. (Source: Heart, Lung & Circulation)

Functioning BRCA1 Seems to Lessen Atherosclerosis in Mice

OncologySTAT What Patients Are Reading — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:50:12 +0100

Studies in mice suggest that people who carry the BRCA1 mutation gene may be predisposed to heart disease in addition to cancer. The experiments in mice found that when the action of BRCA1 is inhibited,... (Source: OncologySTAT What Patients Are Reading)

Your own stem cells can treat heart disease, study suggests

ScienceDaily Headlines — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100

The largest national stem cell study for heart disease showed the first evidence that transplanting a potent form of adult stem cells into the heart muscle of patients with severe angina results in less pain and an improved ability to walk. They also experienced fewer deaths than those who didn't receive stem cells. The stem cells were injected in an effort to spur the growth of small blood vessels in the heart muscle. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Increased Obesity Hindering Success At Reducing Heart Disease Risk

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100

The dramatic increase in overweight and obesity in adult Americans over the past 20 years has undermined public health success at reducing risk for heart disease, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009. In a new study, researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1988-2006, representing 8,264 adult men and women, 20 to 85 years old. (Source: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today)

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For Diabetic Patients With Heart Disease, Drug Therapy More Cost-Effective Than Angioplasty

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100

Increased Obesity Hindering Success At Reducing Heart Disease Risk

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100

For Diabetic Patients With Heart Disease, Drug Therapy More Cost-Effective Than Angioplasty

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100

Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researcher Mark Hlatky, MD. Previous research had shown that patients with type-2 diabetes and mild-to-moderate heart disease have no reduction in risk for heart attacks, strokes or death if they have an angioplasty compared with simply taking the right medications. (Source: Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today)

Pharaohs Had Heart Disease

Scientific American - Official RSS Feed — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:12:08 +0100

You’ve probably heard the expression “a heart attack on a plate.” Maybe it’s fettuccini alfredo. Or maybe it’s a bacon cheeseburger, covered in batter and deep fried to artery-clogging perfection. Either way, it’s clear that our modern diet is not always the most cardio-friendly. But that doesn’t mean that heart disease is a recent invention. Because a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that some Egyptian mummies show signs of atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries. [More] (Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed)

Egyptian Mummies Reveal Heart Disease As Ancient Affliction

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100

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Researchers Discover Heart Disease In 3,500-Year-Old Mummies

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100

Researchers Discover Heart Disease In 3,500-Year-Old Mummies

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100

Hardening of the arteries has been detected in 3,500-year-old mummies, so we may have to look beyond modern risk factors to fully understand heart disease, according to research presented American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009. Although atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is commonly ascribed to modern risk factors, this study found evidence of the disease which causes heart attacks and strokes in ancient Egyptian mummies. (Source: Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today)

Egyptian Mummies Reveal Heart Disease As Ancient Affliction

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100

A new study finds that atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, was common in ancient Egyptians, challenging a belief that vascular disease is a modern affliction caused by current-day risk factors such as stress and sedentary lifestyles. Michael Miyamoto, MD, a graduate of the UC San Diego School of Medicine and assistant clinical professor, recently returned to the US following an expedition to Egypt to evaluate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in 3,500-year-old mummies. (Source: Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today)

American Heart Association Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Report: Continuous Flow Heart Pump Improves Survival More Than Pulsatile Type

Medical Devices News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

A new, continuous flow heart pump, or left ventricular assist device (LVAD), delivered better two-year survival in advanced heart failure patients than the current pulsatile model, researchers reported in a late-breaking clinical trial presentation at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009. (Source: Medical Devices News From Medical News Today)

Destination Therapy Trial Data Demonstrate Superiority For HeartMate II(R) Over HeartMate(R) XVE

Medical Devices News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Thoratec Corporation (Nasdaq: THOR), a world leader in device-based mechanical circulatory support therapies to save, support and restore failing hearts, said that data released from the Destination Therapy (DT) pivotal trial for the HeartMate II left ventricular assist system (LVAS) demonstrate (Source: Medical Devices News From Medical News Today)

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Heart-Health Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Affected By Method Of Cooking

Nutrition/Agriculture News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

If you eat fish to gain the heart-health benefits of its omega-3 fatty acids, baked or boiled fish is better than fried, salted or dried, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009. And, researchers said, adding low-sodium soy sauce or tofu will enhance the benefits. (Source: Nutrition/Agriculture News From Medical News Today)

Symptoms Of Depression Improved By Motivational "Women-Only" Cardiac Rehab

Women's Health / OBGYN News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Depressive symptoms improved among women with coronary heart disease who participated in a motivationally-enhanced cardiac rehabilitation program exclusively for women, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009. Depression often co-occurs with heart disease and is found more often in women with heart disease than in men. (Source: Women's Health / OBGYN News From Medical News Today)

Heart-Health Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Affected By Method Of Cooking

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Symptoms Of Depression Improved By Motivational "Women-Only" Cardiac Rehab

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Destination Therapy Trial Data Demonstrate Superiority For HeartMate II(R) Over HeartMate(R) XVE

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

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American Heart Association Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Report: Tailoring Drug Dose To Heart Failure Patients' Response More Effective

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Tailoring the dose of a heart failure drug to a patient's response is better than the one-size-fits-all approach, according to research presented in a late-breaking clinical trial at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

American Heart Association Late Breaking Clinical Trial Report: High Dose Of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Effective In Heart Failure Patients

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

A larger dose of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is more effective than a smaller dose in heart failure patients, researchers said at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009. The Comparison of Low-Dose vs. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

American Heart Association Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Report: Continuous Flow Heart Pump Improves Survival More Than Pulsatile Type

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

American Heart Association Late Breaking Clinical Trial Report: High Dose Of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Effective In Heart Failure Patients

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

American Heart Association Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Report: Tailoring Drug Dose To Heart Failure Patients' Response More Effective

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

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Antioxidant Found In Vegetables Has Implications For Treating Cystic Fibrosis

Diabetes News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine discovered that a dietary antioxidant found in such vegetables as broccoli and cauliflower protects cells from damage caused by chemicals generated during the body's inflammatory response to infection and injury. The finding has implications for such inflammation-based disorders as cystic fibrosis (CF), diabetes, heart disease, and neurodegeneration. (Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today)

$100 Million NHLBI 'Bench To Bassinet' Effort In Congenital Heart Disease

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Developmental biologists at the University of Pittsburgh have been chosen to participate in a $100 million federal "Bench to Bassinet" network that is dedicated to learning about the formation of the cardiovascular system and applying that knowledge to create new diagnostic and intervention strategies for congenital heart disease. The Pitt team, led by Cecilia Lo, Ph.D. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

$100 Million NHLBI 'Bench To Bassinet' Effort In Congenital Heart Disease

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Egyptian mummies show signs of heart disease

Los Angeles Times - Science — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

A study finds evidence of hardened arteries in nine out of 16 ancient mummies, suggesting that modern diets and lifestyle aren't exclusively to blame for the disease. CT scans of Egyptian mummies, some as much as 3,500 years old, show evidence of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which is normally thought of as a disease caused by modern lifestyles, researchers said Tuesday. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)

Mummies Had Heart Disease, Too

MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Mummies Had Heart Disease, TooCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/18/2009 10:43:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/18/2009 10:43:50 AM (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)

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Heart Disease Was Prevalent in Mummies, Too

eMedicineHealth.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Mummies Had Heart Disease, Too (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)

Drug for erectile dysfunction improves heart function in young heart-disease patients

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

(Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) After treatment with sildenafil, heart function significantly improved in children and young adults with single-ventricle congenital heart disease who have had the Fontan operation. Sildenafil is a drug commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Alcohol May Reduce Men's Heart Risk

WebMD Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Regular consumption of alcohol -- beer, wine, or hard liquor -- reduces the risk of heart disease in men by a third or more, according to a new Spanish study. (Source: WebMD Health)

Mummy's CT scans show heart disease came before fast food

USATODAY.com Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:41:56 +0100

Lady Rai, a nursemaid to an Egyptian queen who lived three centuries before the reign of Pharaoh Ramses I, suffered from heart ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Heart Disease Found in Mummies

WSJ.com: Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:40:13 +0100

Researchers said they found evidence of hardening of the arteries in Egyptian mummies dating as far back as 3,500 years. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

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Heart disease found in Egyptian mummies

ScienceDaily Headlines — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

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 ones; they afflicted ancient people, too. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Heart Disease Found in Mummies

WSJ.com: Health — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:51:27 +0100

Researchers said they found evidence of hardening of the arteries in Egyptian mummies dating as far back as 3,500 years. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

Ancients 'had heart disease too'

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:03:03 +0100

Hardening of the arteries has been detected in Egyptian mummies - suggesting the risk factors for heart disease may be ancient, researchers say. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Clogged Arteries Dogged Ancients

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

You can't blame this one on McDonald's: Researchers have found signs of heart disease in 3,500-year-old mummies. "We think of it as being caused by modern risk factors," such as fast food, smoking and a lack of exercise, but the findings show that... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

Egyptian mummies show signs of heart disease

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

CT scans of Egyptian mummies, some as much as 3,500 years old, show evidence of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which is normally thought of as a disease caused by modern lifestyles, researchers said Tuesday. The study, presented at the... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

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Restenosis after carotid endarterectomy: significance of newly acquired risk factors

European Journal of Neurology — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: CRFs acquired during long-term follow-up after CEA may independently contribute to progressive ICA stenosis after endarterectomy. Newly acquired CRFs might be more hazardous than CRFs present prior to CEA. (Source: European Journal of Neurology)

Don't blame fast food: Mummies had heart disease

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cancer incidence and mortality after treatment with folic acid and vitamin B12

NeLM - Oncology — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Source: JAMA Area: News According to the findings of research published in JAMA, treatment with folic acid plus vitamin B12 may be associated with increased cancer outcomes and all-cause mortality in a population where there is no folic acid fortification of foods. The authors of this research note that concerns have recently been raised about the safety of folic acid, particularly in relation to cancer risk. The purpose of their study was to combine data from two studies evaluating folic acid (alone or in combination with other B vitamins) and the value of its homocysteine lowering effects in patients with ischaemic heart disease, to explore whether folic acid treatment was associated with cancer outcomes and all-cause mortality after extended follow-up. A non-significan...

Journal Scan: Extended-Release Niacin or Ezetimibe and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (N Engl J Med 2009;Nov 15:[Epub ahead of print].)

Cardiosource — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In the ARBITER 6-HALTS trial, patients with coronary heart disease or a coronary heart disease risk equivalent, who were receiving long-term statin therapy, with a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol under 100 mg/dl and a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol under 50 mg/dl for men or 55 . . . (Source: Cardiosource)

Ventricular Function in Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease

World Journal of Surgery — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:39:13 +0100

Conclusions These methods and advanced animal models replicating conditions of surgery for cyanotic congenital heart disease set the stage for clinical advances in this important area. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00268-009-0268-zAuthors Henry M. Spotnitz, Columbia University Medical Center Department of Surgery Vanderbilt Clinic 1010, 622 W 168th Street New York NY 10032 USA Journal World Journal of SurgeryOnline ISSN 1432-2323Print ISSN 0364-2313 (Source: World Journal of Surgery)

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Researchers Find Mummies Had Heart Disease

Health News: CBSNews.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:41:45 +0100

Fast Food, Smoking and Lack of Exercise Contribute to Risk, but Findings Show Other Reasons why Arteries Clog (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Don't blame fast food: Mummies had heart disease

USATODAY.com Health — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:13:36 +0100

You can't blame this one on McDonald's: Researchers have found signs of heart disease in 3,500-year-old mummies. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease

MedlinePlus Health News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0100

Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Vascular Diseases (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Heart disease was rife in ancient Egypt

Guardian Unlimited Science — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:51:25 +0100

X-rays of mummies reveal atherosclerosis, suggesting there may be more to heart disease than bad diet and smokingHeart disease plagued human society long before fry-ups and cigarettes came along, researchers say. The upper classes of ancient Egypt were riddled with cardiovascular disease that dramatically raised their risk of heart attacks and strokes.Doctors made the discovery after taking hospital X-ray scans of 20 Egyptian mummies that date back more than 3,500 years.The scans revealed signs of atherosclerosis, a life-threatening condition where fat and calcium build up in the arteries, clogging them and stiffening their walls.On a visit to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo, one of the researchers had been intrigued by a nameplate on the remains of Pharaoh Merenptah, who died ...

Heart disease a killer in psychotic individuals

Reuters: Health — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:42:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are more likely to die of heart disease than mentally healthy individuals, a study in US veterans indicates. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Heart Disease a Killer in Psychotic Individuals

MedlinePlus Health News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:42:00 +0100

People with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are more likely to die of heart disease than mentally healthy individuals, a study in US veterans indicates. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Diseases, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women

MedlinePlus Health News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0100

All-female group had better success rates than traditional program, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Depression, Heart Disease in Women, Rehabilitation (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Cancer Incidence and Mortality After Treatment With Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 [Original Contribution]

JAMA — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:51:29 +0100

Conclusion Treatment with folic acid plus vitamin B12 was associated with increased cancer outcomes and all-cause mortality in patients with ischemic heart disease in Norway, where there is no folic acid fortification of foods. Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00671346 (Source: JAMA)

Women Suffering Sudden Cardiac Arrest Have Lower Prevalence Of Structural Heart Disease Compared To Men

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0100

Women Suffering Sudden Cardiac Arrest Have Lower Prevalence Of Structural Heart Disease Compared To Men

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0100

A woman who suffers sudden cardiac arrest is significantly less likely than a man to exhibit the decrease in the heart's pumping ability that is widely recognized as a precursor, says a new study in the Nov. 24 Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The lack of left ventricular dysfunction could mean that fewer women meet current medical guidelines for implantable cardiac defibrillators that can prevent sudden cardiac arrest, says the study's lead researcher. (Source: Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today)

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AHA: Accident Kills Noted Cardiologist

MedPage Today Cardiovascular — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:28:28 +0100

ORLANDO (MedPage Today) -- A Harvard cardiologist was killed here Monday when he was hit by a car while jogging. Kenneth Baughman, MD, 63, director of the advanced heart disease program at Brigham and Women's Hospital, was attending the American Heart Association meeting. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

Pioneer of personalised genetic tests files for bankruptcy

Guardian Unlimited Science — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:34:00 +0100

• The business has debts of $314m with assets of just $70m • Firm's biobank has genetic information on 140,000 IcelandersA pioneering biotechnology company that spearheaded genetic research on common diseases and offered personalised medical tests has filed for bankruptcy.The Icelandic firm, deCODE Genetics, was one of the first in the world to market DNA tests for disease risk directly to the public, and had invested heavily in basic research to uncover the genetic origins of conditions such as breast and prostate cancer, heart disease and diabetes.It has been in serious financial trouble since autumn last year when it informed investors it had insufficient funds to carry on trading without selling off parts of its business.In a statement today the company said it would now sell "subs...

Gene test pioneer files for bankruptcy

Guardian Unlimited Science — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:34:00 +0100

Women With SCA Less Likely Than Men to Have Structural Heart Disease

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:19:12 +0100

In a study, women were significantly less likely than men to have a diagnosis of structural heart disease (left ventricular dysfunction or coronary artery disease) before sudden cardiac arrest. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Drug Therapy More Cost-Effective Than Angioplasty for Diabetic Patients with Heart Disease, Stanford Researcher Finds

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:11:21 +0100

STANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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No fast-food phenom: Ancient Egyptian mummies show signs of heart disease, scientists say

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:06:00 +0100

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — You can't blame this one on McDonald's: Researchers have found signs of heart disease in 3,500-year-old mummies. "We think of it as being caused by modern risk factors," such as fast food, smoking and a lack of exercise, but... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

Telephone-Delivered Care For Treating Depression After CABG Surgery Appears To Improve Outcomes

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0100

Telephone-Delivered Care For Treating Depression After CABG Surgery Appears To Improve Outcomes

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0100

Claudication symptom experience in men and women: Is there a difference?

Journal of Vascular Nursing — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:46:32 +0100

Previous research has shown that differences exist between men and women in clinicians' perception of some cardiovascular symptoms, such as angina associated with coronary heart disease. However, a gap exists in literature about the potential gender differences in the experience of claudication symptoms related to peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The specific aim of this study was to determine whether differences exist between men and women with PAD in their experience of claudication. A qualitative analysis of a parent study in which men and women with PAD described their claudication symptoms was used to address the objective. In the parent study, open-ended, tape-recorded interviews were conducted with 38 patients (24 men, 14 women) ages 44 to 83 years (mean 65) from 2 United States m...

Stroke in young Nigerian adults

Journal of Vascular Nursing — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:46:32 +0100

This study sought to determine the incidence, risk factors, stroke subtypes and case fatality of stroke among young Nigerian adults. The medical records of all 18- to 45-year-old patients admitted with stroke in the medical wards of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) from January 2003 to December 2008 were retrospectively reviewed. Of the 611 patients admitted with stroke, 54 (8.8%) were aged 18-45 years. There were 26 males and 28 females. Hypertension was responsible for 42 (77.8%) stroke cases. Other important risk factors were excessive alcohol intake (27.8%), heart disease (13%), diabetes mellitus (11.1%), cigarette smoking (11.1%) and HIV infection (7.4%). The total case fatality was 29.6% with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) having higher case fatality of 69.2% ...

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Patients At UCSD Hospital Three Times More Likely To Survive Cardiac Arrest With New Advanced Resuscitation Training Program

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100

ZOLL Medical Corporation (NasdaqGS: ZOLL) announced that in a "Best of the Best" presentation at the American Heart Association Resuscitation Science Symposium in Orlando Florida, Daniel P. Davis, M.D., presented research from the University of California Resuscitation Research Center that shows a major improvement in patient outcome after cardiac arrest. Dr. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Healthy Older Adults Not At Risk From Exercise-Linked Ventricular Tachycardia

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100

Healthy, older adults free of heart disease need not fear that bouts of rapid, irregular heartbeats brought on by vigorous exercise might increase short- or long-term risk of dying or having a heart attack, according to a report by heart experts at Johns Hopkins and the U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA). (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Healthy Older Adults Not At Risk From Exercise-Linked Ventricular Tachycardia

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100

Patients At UCSD Hospital Three Times More Likely To Survive Cardiac Arrest With New Advanced Resuscitation Training Program

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News From Medical News Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100

CDC chief: Employers play big role in health care

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:59:54 +0100

Employers play a key role in attacking the national problems of heart disease and stroke, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said during a visit to Kansas City. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

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CDC chief: Employers play big role in health care

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:59:54 +0100

No fast-food phenom: Ancient Egyptian mummies show signs of heart disease, scientists say

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:13:00 +0100

Transcendental Meditation helped heart disease patients lower cardiac disease risks by 50 percent

ScienceDaily Headlines — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100

Patients with coronary heart disease who practiced the stress-reducing transcendental meditation technique had nearly 50 percent lower rates of heart attack, stroke, and death compared to nonmeditating controls, according to the results of a first-ever study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Heart Disease Outcomes Predicted By Marker Of Oxidative Stress

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100

Judging from the number of juices and teas advertised as containing antioxidants, consumers are aware of the dangers of oxidative stress. But what is the best way to measure it - and fight it? Doctors at Emory University School of Medicine have identified a substance in the blood that may be useful in predicting an individual's risk for heart disease. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)