MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'artery'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130667&cid=t_123799_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Freaching-out-to-carers-innovation-fund%2F Scan or click to download 'Reaching Out to Carers Innovation Fund' The Title: Reaching Out to Carers Innovation Fund The Skinny: The Reaching Out to Carers Innovation Fund, is a scheme specifically targeted at voluntary sector organisations in England who, in addition to their primary work with individuals with particular conditions, illnesses or from particular age groups or communities, are also keen to support carers. [download id="17"] provides a list of dunded projects. 79 projects will be funded at a total value of £1.35m. These projects will: focus on early contact with those who are taking on a caring role for the first time, through different settings, e.g. hospitals, GP surgeries, the workplace, supermarkets, places of worship and other community settings, and help th... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130667 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:43:52 +0100 5130667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952846&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-new-world-view-of-coronary-artery-disease%2F2011.06.20 In 2007, when the results were published from the COURAGE trial, all the experts agreed that this study would fundamentally change the way cardiologists managed patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).* ____ *”Stable” CAD simply means that a patient with CAD is not suffering from one of the acute coronary syndromes – ACS, an acute heart attack or unstable angina. At any given time, the large majority of patients with CAD are in a stable condition. ____ But a new study tells us that hasn’t happened. The COURAGE trial has barely budged the way cardiologists treat patients with stable CAD. Lots of people want to know why. As usual, DrRich is here to help. The COURAGE trial compared the use of stents vs. drug therapy in patients with stable CAD. Over twenty-two hundred patie... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952846 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:00:25 +0100 4952846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893321&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fhematocele%2F s are not uncommonly occurring conditions where there is an abnormal blood collection in the tunical vaginalis of the testes. Causes of hematocele include blunt trauma to the scrotum, rupture of the testicular artery, and incomplete hemostasis after inguinal hernia repair or other groin surgeries (orchiectomy, vasectomy, varicocele repair.) (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893321 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:55:24 +0100 4893321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841686&cid=t_123799_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D267 What a revolutionary concept: reshaping the heart to treat coronary artery disease (CAD) and mitral regurgitation.  Each year an estimated 95,000 surgical procedures are performed to treat the 500,000 Americans that are diagnosed with heart valve disease.  Although mitral valve surgery has improved over the years, the procedure it is not without risks.  Damage to the heart muscle as a result of the surgery has mortality ranges from 2% to 7%, depending on the condition of the patient. The promise of preventing heart valve leakage without the need for surgical replacement or cardio-pulmonary bypass technology has several companies developing devices.  Designs are based on a combination of biocompatible mesh wraps and strips that are implanted around the heart.  These can be adjusted to ... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841686 Thu, 19 May 2011 17:41:38 +0100 4841686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742328&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F04%2F1st-rib%2F The first rib has unique anatomy compared to the other ribs in the thoracic cage. It possesses tubercles for muscle attachments ( the anterior and medial scalenes and the serratus anterior) and has caudal grooves for the subclavain vein more proximally and the subclavian artery more distally. The 1st rib (illus. courtesy Wikipedia) Anatomically, the first rib is protected from blunt trauma by the clavicle and fractures are rare. If the bone is broken, there must be a high index of suspicion for aortic and subclavian vessel injury and injury to the brachial plexus. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742328 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:18:21 +0100 4742328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670216&cid=t_123799_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fheart-attack-prevention-fish-oil%2F Your heart is the most important organ of the body because it supplies oxygen and other nutrients to the rest of our .  Without the heart working – life is impossible.  Therefore it’s so important to keep your heart healthy. However this is not so easy, because coronary artery disease, caused by heart blood vessels clogging, is the number one killer in the US.  Why? Because it causes heart attacks as well as heart failure and sudden cardiac death. When statins were invented including blockbuster Lipitor, some scientists claimed, that by the year 2000 heart attacks would disappear. But it didn’t happen. Why not? There are 2 main reasons why drugs did not work as well as we thought: 1.  Cholesterol and triglycerides  are not the only risk factors for coronary artery disease. T... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670216 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:53:31 +0100 4670216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4580874&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fuk-cardiologist-emerging-technique-perform-angioplasty-radial-artery%2F UK cardiologist Dr. Rod Stables is increasingly using the emerging procedure of performing angioplasty through the radial artery in the wrist, as opposed to the femoral artery. Stables maintains that the procedure is easier on patients with a faster recovery time. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4580874 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:21:22 +0100 4580874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517236&cid=t_123799_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D196 A blood test that can identify obstructive coronary artery disease in its early stages?  Talk about an impact considering over 17 million Americans suffer from coronary artery disease (CAD), a treatable disease if diagnosed early.  Technologies such as PET, CTA, and MRI have come a long way in assisting in diagnosing CAD before a cath lab is required, but due to safety concerns and a cost-sensitive environment, they are not prescribed until symptoms appear. The Corus CAD blood test is designed to measure a patient’s genetic activity as an indicator for CAD and uses 23 genes as biomarkers for plaque build up and inflammatory disease.  Combined with an algorithm that adds clinical data such as age and sex, the test provides a numeric score of 1 to 40; the higher the value, the greater t... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517236 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:33:42 +0100 4517236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399522&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fexercise-now-weigh-less-later%2F2011.01.26 People know it’s important to avoid excessive weight gain as they get older, and that exercise is a key to success in this regard. But until recently, scientists had published surprisingly few studies purporting to quantify the impact of habitual exercise on weight gain over the long haul. Dr. Arlene Hankinson and her colleagues at Northwestern University set out to do just that. Using data from a prospective follow-up study, Hankinson’s group showed that men who were able to maintain high activity levels over an extended period gained six fewer pounds, and five fewer centimeters of waist circumference than those in the lowest activity group. Women in the highest activity group gained 13 fewer pounds and nearly seven centimeters less around their waists. To reach these conclusions... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399522 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:00:20 +0100 4399522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294630&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftop-cardiology-stories-of-2010-and-predictions-for-2011%2F2010.12.27 The end of the year marks a time for list-intensive posts. Recently Larry Husten from CardioExchange and CardioBrief asked for my opinion on the three most important cardiology-related news stories of 2010. Additionally, he wanted three predictions for 2011. Here goes: Top Cardiology Stories Of 2010: 1. By far, the #1 heart story of 2010 was the release of the novel blood-thinning drug dabigatran (Pradaxa) for the prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation. Until this October, the only way to reduce stroke risk in AF was warfarin, the active ingredient in rat poison. Assuming that there aren’t any post-market surprises, Pradaxa figures to be a true blockbuster. Doctors and patients have waited a long time to say goodbye to warfarin. 2. The Dr. Mark Midei stent story: Whether D... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294630 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:00:00 +0100 4294630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272243&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Freplaced-hepatic-artery%2F In only 55% of patients do the right and left hepatic artery originate off of the proper hepatic artery. The most common variation is a replaced right hepatic artery off of the superior mesenteric artery. Related Posts Hepatic Artery Anatomy (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272243 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:26:10 +0100 4272243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205915&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fphysiological-effects-intraaortic-balloon-pump%2F Intra-aortic balloon pumps are inserted through the femoral artery with inflation at the onset of diastole and deflation just before systole. There are a number of physiological effects: 1. displaces blood both proximally and distally 2. decreases myocardial oxygen demand 3. increases myocardial oxygen supply 4. increases coronary artery perfusion 5. increases systemic artery perfusion 6. increases cardiac output 7. increases systolic ejection fraction 8. increases mean arterial pressure 9. decreases heart rate 10. decreases pulmonary capillary wedge pressure 11. decreases systemic vascular resistance (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205915 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:14:27 +0100 4205915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164487&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fhigh-stress-jobs-increase-heart-attack-risk-women%2F A new report just out is suggesting that women who have high stress jobs suffer from an increased rate of heart attacks and coronary artery disease. The lead researcher is cardiologist Dr. Michelle Albert of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4164487 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:48:20 +0100 4164487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040562&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fin-the-hospital-to-rest-and-recover-right%2F2010.10.07 Nobody is in the hospital these days feeling good. Regulations have made it so sick people are hospitalized and not-so-sick people are usually outpatients. People who are horizontal are there to have procedures, take heavy duty meds, rest and, hopefully, get better. Hospitals have increasingly put in sophisticated television systems so you can be in bed and distracted and entertained. But that is not restful for everyone. Here’s an example from this past weekend that stands out: Mark Dantonio, the coach of the Big Ten’s Michigan State Spartan college football team, was diagnosed with a heart attack right after last week’s game. Boom. He was hospitalized. Boom. He had a stent put in to unblock at least one artery. This past Saturday he was still in the hospital resting and recovering,... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040562 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:00:45 +0100 4040562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993906&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Flarge-healthcare-systems-are-they-gouging-patients%2F2010.09.22 With patients having to pay more of what’s charged for their healthcare, comparisons between medical systems like this one in Pennsylvania make us wonder if bigger necessarily means better. From the Times-Tribune: The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council study looked at four regional hospitals that offer cardiac surgery: Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Twp.; Community Medical Center and Mercy Hospital, Scranton; and Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. Among the four, Geisinger Wyoming Valley carries the biggest price tag. In 2008, the average hospital charge for a coronary artery bypass graft surgery was $108,029 and the average hospital charge for valve surgery was $132,740, according to information in the report. (more…) *This blog post was original... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993906 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3993906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3981014&cid=t_123799_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FwaAb5QlVs3Q%2F A Florida hospital has filed a lawsuit against Astellas Pharma over Adenoscan, a med given to people who unable to run on a treadmill during cardiac stress tests, because the drugmaker argues hospitals would violate a method-of-use patent if they fail to sign licensing agreements and purchase its brand-name injectable instead of lower-cost generics. According to the lawsuit, Astellas associate general counsel Catherine Leavitt sent threatening letters to Lakeland Regional Medical Center saying that “Astellas is the only party that can authorize the patented use of adenosine infusion for MPI studies. Such permission is only granted when Adenoscan is purchased from Astellas.” MPI, or myocardial perfusion imaging, is a test used to determine cardiac artery disease. And so, Lakela... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3981014 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:57:30 +0100 3981014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3961816&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcardiac-stents-alone-don%25e2%2580%2599t-work%2F2010.09.12 I have a friend who had a blocked cardiac artery. A couple of years ago he had angioplasty on it, and his doctor inserted stents. The stents got rid of his chest pain and other symptoms, but didn’t do anything to get at the underlying cause of the blockage, which had to do with an unhappy combination of genetics and a –- perfectly admirable –- taste for rich, fatty foods. Like steak. (More on that in a moment.) Before having the procedure, his doctors spent a lot of time with him explaining what the surgery would and wouldn’t do. In particular, the doctors explained that the stents would do their job, but he had to do his. He needed to eat better, exercise more, and take his medications. He’s followed most of that advice, and is doing well. Unfortunately, his experience is ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3961816 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:00:42 +0100 3961816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3890473&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-you-have-a-good-heart%2F2010.08.21 I saw a prescient story that linked antagonistic personality traits and cardiovascular risk. It was simply impossible to ignore. Low hanging fruit, no doubt. The article highlights an NIH-sponsored study [published in the August 16th journal Hypertension] that looked at the effects of antagonistic traits — agreeableness, per se – on heart health. Yes, you read it right — agreeableness. To quantify agreeableness, the researchers used a personality questionnaire which included six traits: Trust, straightforwardness, altruism, compliance, modesty, and my favorite…tender-mindedness. Your hypothesis is probably right: People who were distrustful, cynical, manipulative, self-centered, and quick to express anger fared worse. But please don’t dismiss this as just ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3890473 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:27:11 +0100 3890473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721704&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fberry-aneurysm%2F Pathophysiology 1) usually congenital saccular dilation of artery in brain 2) most commonly located at bifurcations of cerebral arteries (especially bifurcation of the anterior communicating artery with anterior cerebral artery; the internal carotid artery and posterior communicating arery; or the trifurcation of the middle cerebral artery (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721704 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:19:50 +0100 3721704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595587&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-epidemic-of-sedentary-behavior%2F2010.05.25 “I never worry about action, but only about inaction.”  — Winston Churchill Winston Churchill was right: Experts are saying sedentary behavior is an epidemic, with the resulting health effects potentially devastating. Lack of muscular activity is associated with higher incidence of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, as well as a heightened risk of death. And this is regardless of one’s level of structured physical exercise, according to the authors of an article published [recently] in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The team from Stockholm, Sweden, says that sedentary behavior has become synonymous with lack of exercise, but that this is inaccurate and misleading. Rather, sedentary behavior should be defined as whole body muscular inactivity... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595587 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:00:32 +0100 3595587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585644&cid=t_123799_105_f&fid=38964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrwes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Ftiny-camera-peeks-inside-coronary.html For a better look inside coronary arteries comes Optical Coherence Tomography (video at link):Optical Coherence Tomography, or OCT, approved by the FDA in April 2010, forms images by reflecting light inside blood vessels, which allows doctors to see 10 times more detail of an artery than the conventional ultrasound.Please note that this technology has been around since at least 2002. Is it really new? Or is it really that the company's news of FDA approval is "new?" More importantly, the million dollar question is not if it makes pretty pictures, but rather what does it add to the cost of the procedure and will it improve outcomes?A brief review of a similar technology, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), has demonstrated that it's not so easy to demonstrate improved outcomes in most routine ... Dr. Wes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585644 Thu, 20 May 2010 17:38:00 +0100 3585644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524113&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Famerican-obesity-and-sugar-sweetened-beverages%2F2010.05.01 We are a nation stricken with an epidemic of obesity, which contributes to the incidence of diabetes and heart disease. Each of these has been linked to consumption of sugar intake, and in particular, sugar-sweetened beverages. There’s nothing evil about sugar — it’s just that too much of it in certain forms is bad for you. For the purpose of definition, sugar-sweetened beverages contain added, naturally-derived caloric sweeteners such as sucrose (table sugar), high-fructose corn syrup, or fruit juice concentrates. (more…) This post, American Obesity And Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, was originally published on Healthine.com by Paul S Auerbach M.D., M.S.. (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524113 Sat, 01 May 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3524113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463502&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F04%2Ftakayasus-arteritis%2F Pathophysiology 1) inflammation of large arteries (especially aorta and branches) 2) type 1 – involvement of the aortic arch and branches 3) type 2 – involvement of descending thoracic and abdominal aorta and branches 4) type 3 – involvement of both arch and descending aorta and branches 5) other vessels commonly involved – retinal, CNS, and pulmonary arteries Signs and Symptoms 1) dizziness/syncope 2) visual problems 3) dyspnea 4) intermittent claudication 5) loss of pulses 6) hypertension 7) arterial bruits 8) fever/night sweats 9) weight loss 10) malaise 11) arthralgias 12) anorexia 13) pain over involved vessels Characteristic Test Findings Laboratory – 1) increased serum renin (owing to renal artery stenosis) 2) mild anemia 3) increased sed rate 4) increa... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463502 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:30:51 +0100 3463502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416160&cid=t_123799_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fectopic-internal-carotid-artery-ct.html The congenitally tortuous internal carotid artery (ICA) is an uncommon but important anomaly for the otolaryngologist, to recognize. Some of them determine a dislocation of the ICA that can be found at the level of the pharyngeal wall in some cases. Because of this dislocation, the ICA may cause a widening of the retropharyngeal and lateropharyngeal soft tissues. The ectopic ICA poses a risk during both major oropharyngeal tumor resection and less extensive procedures, such as tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. Submitted by Dr Sangeeta Aneja, MD Head of Dept, LLRM MeerutOpinion by-  Teleradiology ProvidersFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at tel... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416160 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:53:00 +0100 3416160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420604&cid=t_123799_117_f&fid=39098&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fhealthmedwatch%2FprWt%2F%7E3%2F16qdXAy5J-s%2F Radial Artery Matches Saphenous Vein for CABG “The radial artery is easiest to harvest and taking it doesn’t impair blood supply to the arm, Goldman noted.” …leaving only the ulnar artery to  supply blood to the hand (?). [...] (Source: HealthMedWatch) HealthMedWatch blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420604 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:01:44 +0100 3420604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339621&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fpolyarteritis-nododa-pan%2F Pathophysiology 1) systemic necrotizing vasculitis of small- and medium-sized arteries 2) mostly affects renal, hepatic, and visceral arteries 3) variants – classic polyarteritis nodosa, microscopic angiitis, and Churg-Strauss variant; much overlap among variants 4) classic finding – development of multiple aneurysms along the involved arteries Signs and Symptoms 1) hypertension 2) renal failure 3) myalgia 4) arthralgia 5) peripheral neuropathy (polyneuropathy multiplex) 6) abdominal pain 7) nausea and vomiting 8) infarction of viscera 9) subcutaneous (skin) red nodules 10) purpura and rash 11) cutaneous infarcts 12) congestive heart failure 13) myocardial infarction 14) fever 15) weight loss 16) headache 17) painful testes Characteristic Test Findings Laboratory – 1) inc... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339621 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:11:47 +0100 3339621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331224&cid=t_123799_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fburt-reynolds-recovering-heart-bypass-surgery%2F Veteran actor Burt Reynolds is recovering at home following surgery last week at an undisclosed Florida hospital to bypass blocked coronary arteries. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331224 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:50:50 +0100 3331224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298358&cid=t_123799_105_f&fid=38964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrwes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fdick-vs-bill.html Bill Clinton gets chest pain, hits the hospital, gets a few stents and, voilà, is back at work. A veritable poster child for stents. No doubt JNJ stock climbed on the news.On the flip side today: Dick Cheney gets chest pain, hits the hospital, and (I'll bet) he stays a while.What do you mean, Dr. Wes? Can't cardiologist magically fix everything? Do a cath! Give him a stent! Cardiology is so slam bam thank you ma'am, isn't it? Heck, he's got an ICD! He's the bionic man!Cardiology is easy until it isn't. No doubt Mr. Cheney has had impecable cardiovacular care. But despite that care, after three bypasses, a history of atrial fibrillation, deep venous thrombosis, a cardiomyopathy that requires a defibrillator or two, and scores of medications to stabilize the angina - you've suddenly got a ... Dr. Wes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298358 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:30:00 +0100 3298358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178797&cid=t_123799_105_f&fid=38964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrwes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fphoto-gallery-heart.html Click image to enlargeThe above is a retouched photograph of an 82 year old patient's chest x-ray with a pacemaker and pneumonia that hails from the photo gallery from National Geographic.You can download "wallpaper" sized images from their collection at the link above to adorn your computer monitor's background or the wall of your office or lab.-WesMusings of a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. (Source: Dr. Wes) Dr. Wes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178797 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:03:00 +0100 3178797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157504&cid=t_123799_105_f&fid=38964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrwes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fguys-finally-some-news-you-can-use.html I'm not making this up. From the American Journal of Cardiology:"In multivariate models adjusted for age, covariates, ED (erectile dysfunction), and the Framingham risk score, a low frequency of sexual activity in men (once a month or less vs ≥2 times weekly) was associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) (hazard ratio 1.45, 95% confidence interval 1.04 to 2.01)."And yes, the lead author was a woman. Honey, you readin' this?-WesMusings of a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. (Source: Dr. Wes) Dr. Wes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157504 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:42:00 +0100 3157504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3156492&cid=t_123799_105_f&fid=38964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrwes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fnevada-supreme-court-denies-insurance.html Could this be the start of a trend?The Nevada Supreme Court on Friday upheld a ruling that a Las Vegas police officer was not entitled to coverage for heart disease.Under state law, a police officer continuously employed for more than five years is entitled to the presumption that any heart disease is work related. Patricia Guesman, however, was denied coverage by both the hearing officer and a district judge.The Supreme Court noted coverage is not automatic if “after the police officer's annual medical exam, the examining physician ordered her in writing to correct a predisposing condition that was within her ability to correct and the officer failed to do so.”The three-justice panel of Ron Parraguirre, Michael Douglas and Kris Pickering pointed out that smoking is a predisposing cond... Dr. Wes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3156492 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:26:00 +0100 3156492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142596&cid=t_123799_105_f&fid=38964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrwes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fscreen-hearts-not-boobs.html The recently-released USPSTF guidelines changed the recommendations to start mammogram screening for breast cancer in women from age 40 to age 50 based on extensive review of the costs, risks and benefits. As a result, when spun as “women’s care under siege,” the recommendation has become a potent political weapon.Ironically in Texas, a new law was just enacted that requires insurers to pay up to $200 to screen for coronary artery disease based on controversial "entrepreneurial guidelines" proposed by SHAPE, a group of cardiologists that includes the entrepreneurs themselves.So there you have it: how politics does preventative medicine...... completely anatomically, of course.-Wesh/t: Kevin, MDMusings of a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. (Source: Dr. Wes) Dr. Wes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142596 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:18:00 +0100 3142596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993738&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Ffaithful-mom-healthier-baby-not-really%2F What does a woman’s fidelity have to do with her unborn child’s health? A lot, if the news reports of a study from New Zealand are right. The results of the study were published in the most recent issue of Journal of Reproductive Immunology. Actually, if you really read the study, it’s not the faithfulness that was the issue, it was how much the woman was exposed to the father’s semen. You know how I caution people to read studies carefully and not take news at face value? Here is yet another case. The news that came out of this study shows you how headlines can blow things out of proportion. These “news” sources published exactly the same thing, which means they were using a press release: Faithful mothers have healthier babies (PhysOrg.com) Faithful... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993738 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:06:49 +0100 2993738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862627&cid=t_123799_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2009%2F10%2F04%2Fcaffeine-natures-own-wonder-drug%2F Much has been said and written about caffeine over the past half century. There have been over 20,000 studies conducted looking at the various effects and benefits of caffeine over this period of time. Numerous studies have demonstrated the tremendous health benefits that can be derived from regular daily consumption of caffeine, most commonly delivered through the consumption of coffee or energy drinks such as Red Bull or similar beveragage. All of these have a high caffeine content.  In almost any way that caffeine is consumed, there are certain health benefits that it delivers. Despite all the negative press that has been attributed to caffeine, there has never been a study that has shown that caffeine has long term negative health effects, quite the contrary. The vast majority ... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862627 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:36:58 +0100 2862627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782101&cid=t_123799_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FsTpZcGJjmd8%2F Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when your blood circulation is compromised, because your arteries are narrowing, making it more difficult for the blood to flow through. Your arteries are the blood vessels that carry refreshed and oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Having PAD raises your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. People at highest risk of PAD are those who smoke or have diabetes, but also people who are African American and seniors have a higher risk than most others. PAD isn’t rare. It’s estimated that about 10 million American live with PAD. Since PAD doesn’t have any symptoms* until it has been present for a while and is causing problems, finding out if you’re at risk may help you seek help and be diagnosed before it becomes an issue... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782101 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:51:04 +0100 2782101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591587&cid=t_123799_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2009%2F07%2F10%2Fcoffee-tea-reduce-risk-of-stoke-and-tia%2F In conclusion, it is clear from the available data published in several medical journals, such as Stroke and Circulation, that there is a significant reduction in rate and prevalence of TIA, stroke and stroke symptoms with daily consumption of tea and/or coffee. Higher coffee consumption appears to be associated with a greater reduction in stroke prevalence. This in combination with a healthy diet, exercise of any kind and optimized medical therapy will provide individuals with the greatest protection against having a stroke and stroke prevention. (Source: Sarasota Neurology) Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591587 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:37:54 +0100 2591587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752039&cid=t_123799_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2009%2F07%2F10%2Fcoffee-tea-reduce-risk-of-stroke-and-tia%2F In conclusion, it is clear from the available data published in several medical journals, such as Stroke and Circulation, that there is a significant reduction in rate and prevalence of TIA, stroke and stroke symptoms with daily consumption of tea and/or coffee. Higher coffee consumption appears to be associated with a greater reduction in stroke prevalence. This in combination with a healthy diet, exercise of any kind and optimized medical therapy will provide individuals with the greatest protection against having a stroke and stroke prevention. (Source: Sarasota Neurology) Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752039 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:33:53 +0100 2752039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380768&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6790 VIDEO: Polyunsaturated Fats Reduce Coronary Artery Disease, Teriparatide Speeds Up Healing Process of Fractures, PTSD Influenced by Current Health Status strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: Polyunsaturated Fats Reduce Coronary Artery Disease, Teriparatide & Fractures, PTSD (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380768 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2380768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2311067&cid=t_123799_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2FcPYCb5LGnO0%2F EndoPAT by Itamar Medical, is a simple device for non-invasive measurement of endothelial function. Researchers at Mayo Clinic and Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston used this device to test 270 patients between the ages of 42 and 66 and followed their progress from August 1999 to August 2007. What they found was that 49% of patients whose EndoPAT test indicated poor endothelial function had a cardiac event during the seven-year study. It seams that EndoPAT might be very useful for risk assessment of the patients. How does this thing work? EndoPAT consists of digital recording equipment and two finger probes. During the test probes are placed on each index finger and hooked up to a small machine to measure blood flow. A standard blood pressure cuff is placed on one arm; the arm wi... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2311067 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:10:07 +0100 2311067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216899&cid=t_123799_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FQl7CY-Cjx8k%2F A new study in which researchers are using MRI to spot bleeding in the heart after stent surgery is giving new hope to heart attack patients. When the artery feeding blood to the heart is blocked a heart attack occurs. The blockage not only stops the flow of blood to the heart muscle, it also stops the hearts oxygen. In most cases when a blockage is found a metal stent is placed in the artery. Until recently researchers were unable to tell if the patients were bleeding into the heart after the stent surgery. In the new study, researchers used (magnetic resonance imaging) to examine bleeding inside the hearts of 15 individuals who had recently suffered a heart attack. (They could spot areas of bleeding due to the magnetic effects of iron, which is present in the blood.) Thanks to the study... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216899 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2216899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107832&cid=t_123799_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmUkj0B3ak3o%2F I am not trying to push dark chocolate, but the fact is that we are all trying to improve our health. Our heart is the jewel of our body, when the heart is not functioning properly the whole body suffers. While looking for ways to improve our heart health we all look for everything available on heart. Finding that a small amount of dark chocolate daily is good for the heart, is a great treat. Dark chocolates are fully loaded with many flavaniods. So by simply eating 1.4 ounces of dark chocolate daily we may improve our heart health. A spot on CBS News, told of a research study that included 20 male smokers’ that were divided into two groups. The men were given 1.4 ounces of dark chocolate or white chocolate and then waited for two hours for the results. The men that ate the dark chocola... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107832 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:31:52 +0100 2107832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2017622&cid=t_123799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2068 Renal Artery Stenosis Calculator v1.0 is available for download from Freewarepalm.com Description: This is a simple calculator that allows physicians to determine the probability of Renal Artery Stenosis based on a patients clinical parameters. By setting the clinical parameters (Sex, Age, Creatnine etc.) and hitting calculate, one can easily determine the pretest probability of RAS. This equation is just as sensitive as Renal Scintigraphy when a pretest probability of 30% is used for angiography. Strangely, this app is listed at $5.99 at the developer’s website from the Palmdoc Chronicles RASCAL 1.0 (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2017622 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2017622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837034&cid=t_123799_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fradiology-grand-rounds-xxviii.html Here is a case of Carotid Artery Dissection for the Radiology Grand Rounds submitted by Dr Sumer Sethi of Teleradiology Providers. Concept and Archive of the Radiology Grand Rounds is available at- Radiology Grand RoundsCarotid artery dissection is a significant cause of ischemic stroke in all age groups. Dissection of the internal carotid artery can occur intracranially or extracranially, with the latter being more frequent. Internal carotid artery dissection can be caused by major or minor trauma, or it can be spontaneous in which case genetic, familial, and/or heritable disorders are likely etiologies. MRA signs of dissection include irregular vessel margins, filling defects, extravasation of contrast, vascular occlusion, and caliber changes of the vessel. The latter sign is important a... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837034 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:25:00 +0100 1837034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1794292&cid=t_123799_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fpersistent-trigeminal-artery.html Embryologic development of the basilar artery occurs along two axis systems: longitudinal fusion and axial fusion. Longitudinal fusion consists of midline fusion of paired ventral arteries and reflects the simplified pattern of arterial anatomy found in the spinal cord. Axial fusion consists of fusion of the distal basilar artery, which arises from the caudal division of the internal carotid artery, to the midbasilar agenesis to the posterior inferior cerebellar artery termination of the vertebral arteries. Persistent longitudinal nonfusion (or complete duplication) of the basilar artery is very rare, and persistent axial nonfusion is even rarer.The trigeminal artery appears embryologically at the 4-mm stage and involutes at the 7–12-mm stage. It arises from the basilar artery, unlike th... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1794292 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:46:00 +0100 1794292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717394&cid=t_123799_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FiYFZTPP9T1g%2F Researchers from Austria have studied studying carotid arteries with repeat US. Strange sentence but true. The team first did ultrasound exams of the carotid arteries of 1,268 patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease because of multiple risk factors, such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or known blockages in other blood vessels such as the coronary arteries. Then they concentrated on the 574 patients that showed the most plaque buildup. What did they find? Over a follow-up of slightly more than three years, the GSM levels decreased in 230 patients, or 40%, and increased in 344, or 60%. Those in the lowest GSM group, with the darkest plaque, were about 1.7 times more likely to have a cardiovascular event than those whose GSM went up the most, reflecting l... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717394 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:03:17 +0100 1717394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646466&cid=t_123799_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fct-angiography-a-scambusters-report%2F If you see advertisements for or your doctor recommends you undergo CT angiography because it’s a relatively quick, painless way to get detailed images of your heart and its blood supply, and could uncover hidden abnormalities even though you have no symptoms of heart disease, consider asking the following questions: Do you, or does your practice, own or lease the CT scanning machine? How much money do you or your practice stand to gain from this test? If I went to another cardiologist, who doesn’t own or lease a CT scanning machine do you think they would also recommend the test? Turns out that there’s a significant controversy surrounding the increasing use of CT angiography. Not surprisingly, most of its proponents own or lease the equipment while its detract... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646466 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:40:48 +0100 1646466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442675&cid=t_123799_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fbasilar-artery-dissection-mra.html "Vertebral artery dissection occurs in younger people around 40 yrs(females more in vertebrals where as males more often affected in basilar dissections). Cervicocerebral artery dissection accounts for 2% of ischaemic strokes but in younger than 45 yrs it accounts for 10%, extracranial dissection is 80 to 90% cases , supraclinoid ICA and MCA stem have predilection for dissection.An expanding hematoma in the vessel wall is the root lesion in arterial dissection in vertebral artery. Evolution: it can heal spontaneously or it can be subintimal and produce partial or complete block and also low flow state which can produce thrombus leading to shower of emboli as seen in this 45 yr old male with no history of trauma or it can be subadventitial which leads to pseudo-aneurysm formationCrescent sh... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442675 Wed, 14 May 2008 09:45:00 +0100 1442675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1300351&cid=t_123799_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F250676426%2F Peripheral artery disease image showing ‘furring up’ of arteries  Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) can affect the arteries, the veins or the lymph vessels. The most common and important type of PVD is peripheral artery disease, which affects about 8 million Americans.  It becomes more common as a person gets older, and by age 65, about 12 to 20 % of the population has it. Diagnosis is critical, as people with peripheral artery disease have a four to five times higher risk of heart attack or stroke.  Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) results from fatty deposits (plaque) that build up in the arteries outside the heart (peripheral arteries); mainly the arteries supplying the legs and feet. This buildup narrows or blocks a person’s arteries and reduces the amount of... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1300351 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:21:13 +0100 1300351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1183260&cid=t_123799_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHealth%2F%7E3%2F224603496%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesUpdated Rates of the Most Common Neurological Disorders (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1183260 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:44:24 +0100 1183260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1072302&cid=t_123799_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F05%2Fnew-from-bmj-e-learning%2F Nocturnal enuresis in childhood: diagnosis and management is a just in-time module from BMJ Learning aimed at Foundation programme, Practice nurse CPD, Hospital doctor CPD, GP CPD, GP trainee, Other healthcare professionals and Practice manager CPD. Stable angina: drug management in primary care summarises the management of angina pectoris in primary care and is aimed at Foundation programme, Practice nurse CPD, GP CPD, and GP trainees. Peripheral arterial disease: an update on management is a just in time module aimed at Foundation programme, Practice nurse CPD, GP CPD, and GP trainees. BMJ Masterclass Highlight - Cardiology asks you to read and reflect on current issues; see what others think; and have your sa... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1072302 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:26:07 +0100 1072302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1044138&cid=t_123799_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F188429924%2F … he has identified how two different kinds of Chlamydia can cause both coronary artery disease and miscarriages. Solving one mystery gave him clues that he needed to figure out the other. By focusing on the immune system mechanisms in Chlamydia infections, Azenabor has identified an important link in seemingly unrelated health problems. The result could be new treatments and prevention strategies for both heart disease and infertility. Chlamydia pneumoniae is a microbe that normally causes pneumonia and bronchitis, but it has long been associated with atherosclerosis, a cardiovascular disease also called “hardening of the arteries.” Huh? Chlamydia? Yes, when the macrophages’ cell walls are infected with the C. pneumoniae their usually tight cholesterol, which they ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1044138 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:20:52 +0100 1044138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=927971&cid=t_123799_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F165447073%2F Heart disease of the left main coronary artery has been found to be an inherited condition. Families tend to “share” this form of heart disease. “In our study we focused on the coronary disease pattern underlying coronary artery disease and found that, for left main coronary artery disease, 49 percent of the phenotypic variation that is due to genetic effects was inherited. This substantial heritability is even higher than that for coronary artery disease or myocardial infarction in general.” Why is this important? It can provide for more intensive screening and treatment strategies for patients that have known heart disease clumped in their family. It really does offer some very important clinical implications. Let’s hope we can pinpoint even more aspects of ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=927971 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:39:35 +0100 927971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=926318&cid=t_123799_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F164971877%2F Do you worry yourself to death? Are you anxious and easily panicked? I am a very anxious person by nature and tend to worry about things that I can’t even control. But there is new research that states that women who have at least one full blown panic attack increase their risk for heart attack, stroke and an untimely death. Well, well, well… if that isn’t reason enough to get my worries under control, I don’t know what would be. The results add panic attacks to the list of emotions and psychiatric symptoms that have already been linked to cardiovascular risk, including depression, anger and hostility, the authors note. Panic attacks could be associated with other cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension. Alternatively, anxiety could contribute to adverse c... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=926318 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:19:17 +0100 926318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=690005&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F22%2Fwomen-in-their-50s-on-estrogen-have-healthier-arteries%2F This study has nothing to say about healthier arteries in those taking the combo hormone therapy. Besides, most menopausal women are afraid of hormone therapy after the National Institutes of Health suddenly stopped the WHI estrogen/progesterone trials five years ago after finding menopausal hormone therapy was associated with heart-attack risk. Possibly one BIG overreaction -- here's the key -- the heart effects of hormones depend on a woman's age and how recently she entered menopause. Start hormones ten or more years past menopause and you're at greater risk for heart attack, but using the hormones at the start of menopause appears to lower risk. Leading the analysis, WHI investigator JoAnn E. Manson says this does not mean women should start popping estrogen for heart health. Ho... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=690005 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 690005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658875&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F05%2Flaugh-away-heart-disease%2F Filed under: PreventionLaughter is about more than just feeling happy in the moment, because it can do so much more than just boost your mood. Previously studies have shown that laughing can help alleviate stress and help people lose weight, and now there's evidence that it also helps fight heart disease. Laughing lowers blood pressure, increases blood flow to the heart, and even strengthens artery walls. So what are you waiting for? If spontaneous giggles aren't your thing, take a look at this video of a laughing baby that That's Fit blogger Adams Briscoe found. The giggles are contagious! You won't be able to help yourself.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cardio Blog) The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658875 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 658875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478753&cid=t_123799_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F07%2Fanodyne-infrared-therapy%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Products, ServicesBefore experiencing wounds or diabetic ulcers, patients affected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy suffer from loss of sensation, loss of balance, chronic pain, or loss of feeling in their extremities. An infrared therapy is showing promising results for the reduction of pain from peripheral neuropathy. Anodyne Infrared Therapy is a treatment that uses light energy to exponentially increase (up to 400%) the circulation in peripheral areas (arms, legs). Light-emitting diodes are fitted into flexible pads that can be applied directly to the skin on any affected part of the body. The light energy helps increase blood flow by delivering nutrients to the injured site. Anodyne therapy consists of 10 to 12 sessions ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478753 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 478753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=462385&cid=t_123799_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Ftunneled-coronary-artery.html "Tunneled coronary arteries are clinically relevant due to their association with myocardial ischemia.The coronary arteries may dip into the myocardium for varying lengths and then reappear on the heart surface. The muscle overlying the intramyocardial segment of the epicardial coronary artery is termed as myocardial bridge and the artery coursing within the myocardium in called a tunneled artery." One of the conditions where CT coronary angiography can give mor einformation than angiography.Reference-Garde PS, Karandikar AA, Tavri OJ, Patkar DP, Dalal AK. Tunneled coronary artery: Case report. Indian J Radiol Imaging [serial online] 2006 [cited 2007 Feb 21];16:283-284.From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=462385 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:26:00 +0100 462385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486522&cid=t_123799_131_f&fid=34996&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftalk.genesanddrugs.com%2F2006%2F12%2F06%2Fback-in-the-saddle%2F I retired from fulltime medical practice earlier this year. My intention was to relax, travel, and then return to part-time practice. I enjoy the practice of medicine and I think it’s too early in life to give it up completely. So I registered with a locum tenens agency and was hired back by my former medical group to do fill-in work. And then—before I could get back to work—I became a patient. If you’ve been following this blog, you know that I needed an entirely unexpected coronary bypass surgery. I made the diagnosis of coronary artery disease myself while on a four-mile run in the hills near my home. Fortunately, the surgery went well and today—ten weeks post surgery—I’m just about back to baseline. I’ve started bicycling and running on a treadmill, and I feel fine. Tha... Genes & Drugs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486522 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:21:31 +0100 486522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479721&cid=t_123799_90_f&fid=34927&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbhavin.typepad.com%2Fcardiac_lit%2F2005%2F10%2Flimited_diagnos.html This article from Switzerland is one of the first that shows poor results with 16-slice CT, in unselected patients.. The results shown in this article, in 149 consecutive patients, are really dismal with an overall sensitivity of picking up significant CAD of 86%, but a specificity of just 49%. On a per segment basis, the sensitivity was just 30%. This article obviously needs to be read in more detail. What is seen, is that the patients were truly unselected no calcium scoring was performed before the procedure. No attempt was also made to control the heart rate and though not statistically significant, those with higher heart rates had poorer results. The biggest problem according to the authors was calcification, which both masked and simulated disease, where it was present. A similar... Cardiac CT & MRI Literature blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479721 Sat, 01 Oct 2005 02:11:20 +0100 479721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479724&cid=t_123799_90_f&fid=34927&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbhavin.typepad.com%2Fcardiac_lit%2F2005%2F09%2Fenhanced_corona.html This article furthers the argument that high coronary artery calcium scores are associated not only with enhanced plaque burden, but also endothelial dysfunction Link: Enhanced Coronary Calcification Determined by Electron Beam CT Is Strongly Related to Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease -- Huang et al. 128 (2): 810 -- Chest. (Source: Cardiac CT & MRI Literature) Cardiac CT & MRI Literature blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479724 Sun, 04 Sep 2005 04:43:57 +0100 479724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479733&cid=t_123799_90_f&fid=34927&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbhavin.typepad.com%2Fcardiac_lit%2F2005%2F05%2Fjama_abstract_n.html This is finally the "big" one. Following in the vein of all the previous articles by authors from Germany and Netherlands, this one by Hoffman et al shows how well CT angiography on a 16-slice CT does, as compared to conventional catheter angiography. The negative and positive predictive values are above 90%. As with previous articles, almost all false positive cases are related to the presence of extensive calcification. Link: JAMA -- Abstract: Noninvasive Coronary Angiography With Multislice Computed Tomography, May 25, 2005, Hoffmann et al. 293 (20): 2471. (Source: Cardiac CT & MRI Literature) Cardiac CT & MRI Literature blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479733 Wed, 25 May 2005 04:18:31 +0100 479733