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 'heart attack'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:49:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169546&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fresearch-shows-decrease-in-time-from-hospital-arrival-to-heart-attack-treatment%2F2011.08.27 Heart attack patients are now being treated on average 32 minutes faster than they were five years ago, and medical societies are touting it as evidence of the success of national campaigns to treat heart attacks more quickly. The study, “Improvements in Door-to-Balloon Time in the United States: 2005-2010,” found that the average time from hospital arrival to treatment declined from 96 minutes in 2005 to just 64 minutes in 2010. In addition, more than 90% of heart attack patients who required emergency angioplasty in 2010 received treatment within the recommended 90 minutes, up from 44% in 2005. Also, the study reported that (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Hospitalist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169546 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:15:00 +0100 5169546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107523&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-best-thing-a-patient-can-do-following-a-heart-attack%2F2011.08.07 I’ve been telling my smoking patients for years that nothing I do for them is going to make an ounce of difference until they quit smoking for good.  And the Italians are out to prove me right.  The American Journal of Cardiology reported July 11th, 2011 on the Effect of Smoking Relapse On Outcome After Acute Coronary Syndrome. In a study of just under 1,300 patients,  Reuters reports that just over 1/2 the patients started smoking within 20 days of hospital discharge, despite in-hospital smoking cessation consultation for all patients.   Researchers also found that resuming smoking increased  death 3-fold compared with those that did not relapse and quitting smoking had a similar lifesaving effect as taking cholesterol and blood pressure medications.  And I’m sure these ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107523 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5107523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086169&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fheart-health-related-to-satisfaction-with-life%2F2011.08.01 For centuries, health providers have focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. This time-honored paradigm has generated phenomenal advances in medicine, especially during the last 60 years. It has also created a bit of an image problem for providers. That’s because the paradigm encourages consumers to perceive health care as a negative good; an economic term describing a bundle of products and services that we use because we must, not because we want to. Recent trends towards empowered consumers are a symptom of this problem more than a solution to it, as I described here. Recently, the concept of Positive Health has emerged as a possible antidote for the malaise. Pioneered by University of Pennsylvania psychologist Martin Seligman, Positive Health encourages us to i... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086169 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:00:39 +0100 5086169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077686&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcardiovascular-problems-stay-out-of-the-heat%2F2011.07.29 The brutal heat wave gripping much of the country this week is unpleasant for healthy folks. For people with cardiovascular trouble, hazy, hot, humid days can be downright dangerous. Your body shouldn’t get too hot (or too cold). If your temperature rises too far, the proteins that build your body and run virtually all of its chemical processes can stop working. The human body sheds extra heat in two ways, both of which stress the heart: Radiation. Like water flowing downhill, heat naturally moves from warm areas to cooler ones. As long as the air around you is cooler than your body, you radiate heat to the air. But this transfer stops when the air temperature approaches body temperature. Radiation requires rerouting blood flow so more of it goes to the skin. This makes the heart beat fa... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077686 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:46 +0100 5077686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997525&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fomega-3-fatty-acids-the-science-behind-their-potential-heart-health-benefits%2F2011.07.03 The Biology of Omega-3 fatty acids: (Just a little science:) When fish, flax-seeds or Brussels sprouts pass through the intestine, pancreatic enzymes transform the fat to free fatty acids. These acids are quickly taken up by the cells. Once in the cell, these fatty acids enter the mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and cytosol–places that you might recall because your mom helped you make a Cell sponge cake in 7th grade Biology. In the cells, the Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, DHA and EPA) exert their healthy influence in three major ways: in the control of chemical messengers; in the flux of ions—cell electricity; in the smoothness and health of the cell membrane. That’s enough about cells. How do these (good) fats help our bodies? Omega-3 fatty acids reduce Inflammation: –Omega-3s ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997525 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:00:49 +0100 4997525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945199&cid=t_99614_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FbndcK1mN0Gc%2F Yet another problem for Pfizer and its controversial smoking-cessation drug. The FDA has just decided to add a warning on the product labeling about an association with a small, but increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events in patients with cardiovascular disease. These are people who, of course, should not be smoking, but they are now being told the drug may be off limits. In reaching its decision, the FDA reviewed a study in which 700 patients with cardiovascular disease received either Chantix or placebo, and the results showed the Pfizer drug was effective in helping them quit smoking and remain abstinent for up to year. But Chantix was also linked more frequently to “certain events, including heart attack” (here is the statement and data summary). This is only the l... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945199 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:57:21 +0100 4945199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828881&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fheart-attack-survivors-should-avoid-certain-pain-medicines-nsaids%2F2011.05.17 This study looked at patients who had already had an MI.  But for those patients, the over-the-counter pain relievers should be avoided.  Many patients with heart disease also have arthritis or other pain syndromes.  We need to come up with safe treatments for pain or use “safer” NSAIDs like low dose Naprosyn or Ibuprofen only when the benefit is weighed with the risk. Just because something is sold without a prescription does not mean it is without risk.  Tell your doctor every medication you take. *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828881 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4828881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813667&cid=t_99614_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FU-E_cUnzOJg%2F Good morning, everyone, and nice to see you again. A busy day is planned here on the Pharmalot corporate campus as we hustle to meet some deadlines and undertake our own version of R&D. No doubt, you relate. So please join us for that mandatory cup of stimulation. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits we found floating about. Hope you conquer the world and see you later… Takeda In Talks To Buy Nycomed For $12 Billion (Bloomberg News) Carl Icahn And His Big Bet On Biotech (The Boston Globe) Glaxo & Astra Hook Up With Academia For Inflammation Research (Pharma Times) Experimental AIDS Vaccine Shows Promise In Monkeys (Reuters) Shire Eyes Big Sales For New Vyvanse Uses (Reuters) Procrit And Epogen May Worsen Heart Attacks (Health Day) Docs Busted For Supplying Oxycodone Network (Th... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813667 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:15:38 +0100 4813667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803135&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcalcium-supplements-good-for-your-bones-but-bad-for-your-heart%2F2011.05.10 Calcium is good for us, right? Milk products are great sources of calcium, and we’re told to emphasize milk products in our diets. Don’t (or can’t) eat enough dairy? Calcium supplements are very popular, especially among women seeking to minimize their risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis prevention and treatment guidelines recommend calcium and vitamin D as an important measure in preserving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. For those who don’t like dairy products, even products like orange juice and Vitamin Water are fortified with calcium. The general perception seemed to be that calcium consumption was a good thing – the more, the better. Until recently. In a pattern similar to that I described with folic acid, there’s new safety signals from trials with calciu... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803135 Tue, 10 May 2011 13:00:59 +0100 4803135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803140&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fgender-disparities-in-heart-attack-treatment-women-more-likely-to-die%2F2011.05.09 One-third (33.5%) of female heart attack patients receive surgery or angioplasty compared to nearly half (45.6%) of men, and among heart attack patients receiving an intervention such as coronary bypass surgery or angioplasty, women had a 30% higher death rate compared to men, reports HealthGrades. The findings are based on an analysis of more than 5 million Medicare patient records from 2007 to 2009 and focused on 16 of the most common procedures and diagnoses among women. The most noticeable disparities were in cardiovascular care. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in America, surpassing all forms of cancer combined, the company said in a press release. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803140 Mon, 09 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4803140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789414&cid=t_99614_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D255 We have great news for cardiology service lines: the 2011 payment level for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation will see an increase from $38 to $69 (APC 0095).  This may not seem like it will make a significant impact, but considering that CMS covers up to 36 one-hour sessions per patient, this translates to over $1,100 in additional revenue (per patient) for hospitals and $200 for physicians.  Rehab programs are intended to limit patients’ chances of a new heart attack and to help them return to society as quickly as possible.  Clinical trials show that attending all 36 sessions reimbursed by Medicare lowers the risk of death (47%) and heart attack (32%) when compared to attending fewer sessions or no rehab at all.  Each year, approximately 4.7 million patients with congestive heart ... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789414 Thu, 05 May 2011 13:54:13 +0100 4789414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714826&cid=t_99614_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F14%2Fwhen-physical-exercise-feels-just-like-a-panic-attack%2F Photo credit: Thomas Hawk I’ve had more honest-to-goodness panic attacks in my life than I can count. And by “honest-to-goodness”, I mean the real deal: racing heart, palpitations, nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, incredibly unsolicited surges of adrenaline…and so on. Simultaneously. Many people — from friends to doctors — told me to start exercising. My friends said it would reduce my stress and help me to sleep better at night. The University of Georgia says it can reduce my anxiety. My doctor told me that getting in shape will reduce heart palpitations and increase my lung capacity. True, true, and true. But here’s the big Catch-22 that kept me from following everyone’s good advice: exercising made me panic. And why? Well, a body ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714826 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:22:48 +0100 4714826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670112&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysical-activity-versus-physical-fitness-it-could-mean-the-difference-between-life-and-death%2F2011.04.01 My neighbor Ed was a thin man all his life. He maintained an ideal body weight by combining regular physical activity with a modest intake of calories. He was a “young” seventy year-old who looked the picture of heart health. Ed regularly read the newspaper while walking on his treadmill, he hit a golf ball straighter and longer than his peers, and he wore the same size jeans now than he did in college 50 years ago. What’s more, he bragged about his low blood pressure, normal cholesterol level and perfect blood chemistries. He took no pills. I think he went to his primary care doctor each year just to show off his health. The morning he woke with crushing chest pressure and shortness of air stunned him. “This couldn’t be a heart attack?” he thought. An hour later, minutes after... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670112 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:00:20 +0100 4670112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670216&cid=t_99614_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=4626976&cid=t_99614_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FvvhWD3rXNUg%2F Every time an article begins with “too much of a good thing can kill you,” my back begins to prickle and twitch. Not because I’m actually concerned about what can kill me, but because already I know to take whatever that fear-mongering article proclaims with a grain of salt. And in this case, it’s Sex, Running and Other Intense Activity Can Be Deadly, which appeared on AOL Health this morning. Forgive me while I roll my eyes. (Cough! BS! Cough!) For those out there who only skim the headlines, this one is likely reassuring: a lack of exercise (and couch-potato-proclivities) is actually a good thing and preventing an untimely demise! People love to hear good things about their bad habits. But a closer read of the article states something that most of us already knew anyway – doing... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626976 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:38:56 +0100 4626976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626835&cid=t_99614_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FL1d65XzpRt4%2F Musings on the point of equipoise for investigating and discharging chest pain patients in light of a new paper in the Lancet describing a rapid rule-out protocol for acute coronary syndromes (the ASPECT trial). (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626835 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:55:13 +0100 4626835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600609&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FTl43_02SqrE%2F photo: Thinkstock If you live anywhere around New York City, or have visited the area recently, you may have seen these new anti-smoking commercials that are part of the New York City Health Department’s campaign called: NYC Quits! Obviously, the ads are meant to shock and disturb us (and our loved ones) into never touching another cigarette again. And they sure as hell are shocking and disturbing. (Watch videos of both below.) So much so, that as soon as these emphysema sufferers and stroke victims come on the air, both my husband and I reach for the remote to hit the mute button or change the channel. Not because we’re callous human beings, but because we’re both lifelong non-smokers, so we’re not the target audience anyway. (Doubtless the NYC Health Department an... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600609 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:17:20 +0100 4600609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4577904&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmore-women-die-of-heart-attack-than-men-do%2F2011.03.12 Several studies have shown that women have a higher mortality rate than men if they have a heart attack. A study published in the American Heart Journal helps to explain why. The researchers looked at data from 2,542 women who had a heart attack. Compared to men, the women were older, less likely to be white, and less likely to smoke. They also had more serious health conditions than the men. They had diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We’ve known for a long time that women are about 10 years older than men at the time of their first heart attack. The authors believe that the reason women are more likely to die is because of these other conditions that are present. Women in the study were also m... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4577904 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4577904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517299&cid=t_99614_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FhEX7U3n76zI%2F photo via Flickr user pfala Is it really possible that dirty air causes more heart attacks than cocaine? Assuming that you’re not snorting Charlie-Sheen-levels of nose candy, the surprising answer is yes – on a population level, anyway. So says a new report published today in The Lancet journal. Apparently, according to Scientific American, the report states that “cocaine is the most likely to trigger an event in an individual, but traffic has the greatest population effect as more people are exposed to (it).” Other high-risk triggers include alcohol, coffee, extreme physical activity, anger, and sex. So angry sex is probably double trouble, which is a damn shame if you ask us. And if you think relaxing with a joint will help keep your heart stress-free, think again –... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517299 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:44:38 +0100 4517299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4478177&cid=t_99614_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fvalentines-day-and-heart-attacks.html Did you have a nice Valentine's Day yesterday? My husband and I celebrated our 32nd together...31 of them as a married couple. People say that's an accomplishment, I say it's a commitment that we made to one another to enjoy the good times together, and work through the challenging ones, and we've had our share of those. We take our vows before God seriously, if we didn't, I can honestly say I'm not sure where we'd be. I can tell you that if you don't work through the challenges, in many cases you may be missing out on the miracle of a stronger relationship on the other side of the challenge. A healthy marriage relationship is better for us in some ways than food. Most of you know that my husband has had a heart attack, and ongoing heart issues, we did have another scare last month that pu... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4478177 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:10:00 +0100 4478177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445956&cid=t_99614_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F6-7jj8-X1aU%2F photo: Thinkstock Turns out, giggling is actually good for you – and simpler than strapping on Pilates paraphernalia, and sillier, perhaps, than even Zumba. Studies show laughter, which lowers the heart rate, whittles the waistline, and gives the lungs a hearty workout, may be even healthier for the body than today’s trendiest forms of exercise. Enrollment is surging at improv classes and circus schools, and a growing number of Americans are also joining laughter clubs, where they learn to chuckle their hellos and goodbyes, mime their way through complicated jokes, and invent songs made of “ho-ho-ho” and ‘ha-ha-ha’ sounds. Why all this clowning around? Health experts say it’s not just for kicks. Recent research shows that laughter comes with a whole host of health benefits. �... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445956 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:23:26 +0100 4445956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4441974&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fputting-your-heart-into-the-super-bowl%2F2011.02.06 Sports fans may literally live and die on their team’s victories, according to researchers who examined cardiac mortality rates after the home team won and lost the Super Bowl. Total and cardiac mortality rates in Los Angeles County increased after the football team’s 1980 Super Bowl loss but overall mortality fell after the 1984 the team’s Super Bowl win, researchers concluded from a review of death certificates reported in Clinical Cardiology. First, authors gave a clinical review. Stress causes a cardiac cascade. The sympathetic nervous system increases and releases catecholamines. This triggers a rise in heart rate and blood pressure, and ventricular contractility increases oxygen demand, causing blood the sheer against and fracture atherosclerotic plaque, the authors... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4441974 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4441974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436884&cid=t_99614_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F4NDNZZty7i0%2F photo: Thinkstock I am, admittedly, terrified of doctors. I avoid them at all costs and rush through my annual exams like I’m on a self-timer. Even throughout both of my pregnancies, I was hesitant to tell my docs everything I was feeling or experiencing for self-conscious fear of overreacting. And it looks like I’m not the only one. A new GE study on the disconnect between patients and doctors shows that 28% of patients say they “lie or omit facts” when visiting their health care providers. And doctors believe that numbers to be even higher. The study found that 77% of providers felt that one-fourth of their patients knowingly leave out facts or flat-out lie to them. While many times these may just be honest forgetfulness or simple oversights, the cardiologists interviewed say tha... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436884 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:02:25 +0100 4436884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419280&cid=t_99614_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sarasotaneurology.com%2Fmedia%2FSarasota-Neurology-Podcast-Stroke-Prevention-201102 In this episode of the Sarasota Neurology Podcast, Dr. Kassicieh, a recognized expert in stroke prevention, provides an overview of  current techniques for preventing and managing risk of stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. This combined with heart attacks and heart disease result in over 2 million deaths a year. The common underlying cause is vascular disease or hardening of the arteries. Heart attack and stroke can be prevented with simple life style changes and medications. Treatment of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, aspirin and stop smoking will significantly lower risk of suffering from these devastating conditions. Listen to this report to find out how you can reduce your risk of suffering from a stroke, heart attack or other cardiovascu... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419280 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:53:40 +0100 4419280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399523&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprevention-magazine-pushes-non-evidence-based-heart-screening%2F2011.01.26 The February issue of Prevention magazine has an article entitled “Surprising Faces of Heart Attack” profiling “three women (who) didn’t think they were at high risk. Their stories are proof that you could be in danger without even knowing it.” No, their stories are not proof of that. The story is about three women in their 40s. The story varyingly states that the three should have had the following screening tests: – Advanced cholesterol test, carotid intimal medial thickness test ( CIMT) – Advanced cholesterol test and stress echocardiography – Cardiac calcium scoring and CIMT  There’s an accompanying piece: ”7 Tests You’re Not Having That Could Save Your Life.” I asked one of our HealthNewsReview.org medical edit... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399523 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:00:11 +0100 4399523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331094&cid=t_99614_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D142 There is great news for cardiology: the reimbursement level for Myeloperoxidase will more than double for FY 2011. Myeloperoxidase is a protein biomarker found in the blood and is more commonly referred to as MPO.  First studied in 2003, it is an early predictor for chest pain patients who are at risk of a heart attack.  Each year, over 5 million patients seek treatment for chest pain in an ER and encounter a long list of possible chest pain causes; some causes can be ruled out with basic tests.  EKGs have been an excellent test for heart problems, but in more recent years, MPO has proven very effective as an early indicator.  When discovered early, physicians can prescribe preventative treatment before damage can occur.  However, reimbursement, in most cases was below the cost of the... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331094 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:24:35 +0100 4331094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309639&cid=t_99614_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2F04%2Fheart-attack-symptoms-and-women%2F I rarely create posts that point directly to another post, but I’m making an exception. Every once in a while I come across a post so phenomenally useful that I just have to point it out and share it. Recently Kevin Pho, M.D. of the KevinMD blog (pictured left) posted just that type of post on his blog. The post, written by Carolyn Thomas, shares the first person descriptions of dozens of women who have had heart attacks. Why is this so useful to my EMT and paramedic readership? Right now, 43% of your female patients who are experiencing heart attacks will present with no chest pain. Chest pain may be the “classic sign” of a heart attack in men, but women are a different story. Female patients are twice as likely to have their heart attacks misdiagnosed by a physician. Ho... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309639 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:58:21 +0100 4309639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200560&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthanksgiving-a-heart-attack-for-dessert%2F2010.11.25 It seems the Washington Post, cloaked under an anonymous author, wants to use scare tactics to keep most of us from enjoying Thanksgiving with their ominously titled article, “And for dessert, a heart attack?” They spew all kinds of garbage with very little data about how eating a high-fat diet might give you a heart attack. If you want to know more, consider this article* from some pretty smart folks at Harvard. Then eat, drink, and be merry without guilt (courtesy of Dr. Wes). Happy Thanksgiving! - WesMusings of a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. *REFERENCE: Renata, M. and Mozaffarian, D. “Saturated Fat and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes: a Fresh Look at the Evidence.” Lipids, 31 Mar 2010. [Photo credit: La... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200560 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0100 4200560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190157&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsudden-cardiac-arrest-how-fast-does-it-cause-unconsciousness%2F2010.11.21 How fast does sudden cardiac arrest cause unconsciousness? In just seconds. Here’s a video of Salamanca soccer player Miguel Garcia’s episode. At the start of the video, Mr. Garcia can be seen in the background of the image kneeling behind the players in the foreground. Watch carefully as he stands after tying his shoes. Although it is difficult to see, it appears an automatic external defibrillator arrives in about two minutes, though given the fact his shirt is still on as he’s taken from the field, we note the device is on his gurney as he’s hurried to a nearby ambulance. Reportedly, he survived this sudden cardiac arrest event: This was NOT a heart attack, but rather a loss of cardiac function caused by a rapid, often disorganized heart rhythm disorder. Compar... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190157 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:00:00 +0100 4190157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164487&cid=t_99614_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=4155341&cid=t_99614_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fconsumer-genetic-testing-for-heart.html Here are the top ten reasons why in its current state, direct to consumer or otherwise, genomic testing for cardiovascular disease risk is dead in the water 1. Family History Risk paints a far better picture and IT IS FREE2. Reynolds and Framingham risk paint a more accurate picture3. An independent panel has reviewed 58 variants, 29 genes, and gave the thumbs down.4. The highest increased risk from any of these tests is 30%, Fam Hx can be as high as 500%5. Kif6 was just shot down as a useful marker.6. Clinical Utility has not been evaluated in ANY of these tests. 7. Spit Parties don't lower cholesterol8. The FDA is hunting down these type of crazy claims!9 . Topol's heart attack gene didn't pan out, why would these?10. A recent 23 gene panel failed to make the grade as well.Let me be crys... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4155341 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:50:00 +0100 4155341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151913&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FyXqZDilzy34%2F Cardio Cocoa: Eating chocolate could decrease your risk of heart attack — if you’re a woman. (via Yahoo! Health) Post from: BlissTree (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151913 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:25:54 +0100 4151913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139304&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FoAvfFMentt0%2F photo: Thinkstock Think heart attacks are reserved for 80-year-old men who smoke, drink, and eat red meat daily? Nope. Seemingly healthy young women like us are at risk for heart disease as well. In a recent article, Betty Confidential even talks about a 29-year-old woman who suffered a heart attack. The American Heart Association estimates that 365,000 women will have a heart attack this year. And there’s even worse news — heart attacks for women under 50 are twice as likely to be fatal as they are for men under 50. But, before you think all hope is lost, there are some things you can do to prevent heart disease. First of all, eating healthy and regular exercise are valuable and necessary steps to having a healthy cardiovascular system. Stress can also increase likelihood of a ca... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139304 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:26:17 +0100 4139304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139238&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-clocks-tick-tock-and-our-tickers%2F2010.11.05 With the daylight savings fall-back date for 2010 rapidly approaching (remember: “Spring forward, fall back” — which is this Sunday, November 7th, 2010), I’m reminded of some research I read a few years back suggesting a link between daylight savings and heart attack risk. The research suggested the Monday effect of increased heart attacks was not related to stress, but rather the sleep cycle. When looked at from the daylight savings fall-back perspective, the research suggests the extra hour of sleep we gain from the November 7th, 2010 daylight savings fall-back date will be protective against heart attack risk. Good to know, especially if you’re the cardiologist on call the week following either date. *This blog post was originally published at T... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139238 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0100 4139238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133973&cid=t_99614_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1236  In Case of Emergency – Borrow a Bra from the Biggest Breasted Woman you can Find! Dr. Elena Bodnar won an Ignoble (aka Stupid) Award for her invention of a bra that can be used for a dust mask for just $29.95.  The fibers on the cups might hold back large dust particles but they are not woven tight enough to prevent bacteria, colds, or the bird flu as many foolishly hoped.  And then you have to share with some other fool?  No thanks! Bras can be quite utilitarian however, and have been around for over 103 years now!  Thanks Italy! The Real Baconator Double! Move over Wendy’s – there’s a new sheriff in town!  Throw out your 980 calorie two pattie and  6 bacon strip sandwich and let’s have some real dining pleasure with this bacon bra.  I guess, if y... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133973 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:38:55 +0100 4133973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133872&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FQFKgd-UntvU%2F photo: Flickr user Sleeping Cat Beads We’re very opinionated when it comes to cats vs. dogs. Sorry canine-lovers, but a new study claims that cats make their owners happier and healthier than dogs. Theoretically, dog owners should be fairly healthy from all the hours they spend frolicking with their pups in the dog run, but apparently cleaning up messes on the living room floor and throwing away chewed-up shoes render all that exercise moot. And studies show that cats lower their owners’ blood pressure by reducing stress. So all those old ladies who live with their two dozen cats? Not sad and lonely at all. In fact, they could be healthier and happier than you are. Now, dog lovers: We’re ready for your protestations. Let us know why your perfect poochie makes you happier ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133872 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:27:25 +0100 4133872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119249&cid=t_99614_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fpoor-dental-hygiene-can-be-killing-you Taking proper care of your mouth and teeth can save your life, and save you from a lifetime of chronic illnesses. Many of our illnesses have to do with inflammation, from arthritis to heart attack. Inflammation occurs when our bodies try to separate the illness from the rest of the body and is our body’s natural defense mechanism. But with the advent of the modern western lifestyle it may be working against us instead of protecting us. Here’s an example. Because of SAD ( Standard American Diet ), we become overweight, that leads to increased inflammation in our body. But inflammation itself can bring on heart attack by making atherosclerotic plagues in our vessels rupture. This makes our heart vessels clogged and hence heart attack. One of the major causes of inflammation are teeth and... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119249 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:33:56 +0100 4119249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082196&cid=t_99614_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1378 Near Death Experience Might be Worth it With Eva Mendes in her red bikini!~ She can cause a heart to stop, and get it beating, plus get rid of that pesky Erectile Dysfunction  problem in the meantime.  So, for heart failure, or erection failure – call 911!  Tell them you have a erection emergency! Back to the heart of the matter… NEW Cardiopulmonary Rescue (CPR) GUIDELINES OUT! The change ditches the old ABC training — airway-breathing-compressions. That called for rescuers to give two big breaths first, then alternate with 30 presses.  Now,  CPR should begin with chest compressions instead of opening the victim’s airway and breathing into their mouth first.  (this only applies if someone who is not hot is doing the rescue) New York CPR A man falls to the s... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082196 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:54:33 +0100 4082196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082039&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F205431%2F The New CPR Is C-A-B: The American Heart Association says that the most important part of CPR is the chest compressions. (via CNN) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082039 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:07:04 +0100 4082039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4002883&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpre-heart-attack-screening%2F2010.09.26 Imagine: There you are sitting outside on a warm, sunny day having a leisurely picnic with your family. You hear an ambulance in the distance getting closer. You’re not on call. Suddenly, the paramedics hop from the vehicle’s cabin and pronounce: “Excuse me sir, your heart’s not getting enough oxygen and you might develop a heart attack. Please, come with us.” Sound far fetched? Well, maybe not. A new device is being tested that might detect “silent” ischemia and notify a patient (or even call 911) that he or she is showing signs of heart ischemia on the wire installed in his or her chest. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Wes* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4002883 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0100 4002883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3959929&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftweeting-your-own-heart-attack%2F2010.09.11 It’s funny, until it’s not: Opportunity + Instinct = Profit. A good journalist can sense the moment that a story is developing and seize the moment. That’s why when White House correspondent Tony Christopher started having a heart attack, he immediately logged into Twitter and started covering it: Approximately at 6pm on Sunday afternoon Christopher wrote, “I gotta be me. Livetweeting my heart attack. Beat that!” Presumably a few minutes later the paramedics arrived to tell Christopher he will be stable after his crisis. An hour later Christopher joked about needing to own a cardiac cat, referencing a viral video in which a cat is trying to revive his dead feline friend. He also updated his followers about the pain he was feeling, “even after the morphine.” So is this... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3959929 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3959929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913117&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhat-you-missed-10-best-blisstree-posts-of-last-week%2F Where the hell were you last week? Forget it…we’re not your mother. We’re just here to catch you up on the 10 best Blisstree posts of last week. Which is exactly what we’re going to do. Right now. You’re welcome. 1. When No Means Yes: Top 10 Rape Fantasy Scenes on Film and TV 2. Would You Like That Heart Attack Sunny Side Up? The World’s 10 Worst Breakfasts 3. 5 Soothing Voices That Can Make You Comatose (In a Good Way) 4. My Gay Husband Is Better Than Your Straight Husband 5. An Open Letter to Paranoid Humans (From Misunderstood Bedbugs) 6. 10 Food and Drink Products Spelled Wrong on Purpose 7. Say You’re Sorry: 10 Nostalgic Childhood Games We Wish They Hadn’t Changed 8. Our 5 Favorite Local TV Commercials From Childhood – What Are Yours? ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913117 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:52:32 +0100 3913117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907559&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F197196%2F After The Fact: A new study suggests that quitting smoking even after a heart attack lowers your risk of repeat heart attacks compared to people who continue to smoke after a heart attack. (via Reuters)Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907559 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:39:34 +0100 3907559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885407&cid=t_99614_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2010%2F08%2F20%2Feveryone-over-40-has-cancer%2F John Gray discusses his book: Venus on fire, Mars on ice. It’s also a short and uncomplicated introduction to the effects of stress on different diseases and the difference between men and women on a hormonal level with consequences for the stress response. Very clear although somewhat simplified presentation about these matters. Related posts:Cancer Research Blog Carnival #21 – National Cancer Research Month Why Red Wine Fights Heart Disease and Cancer Genetics of Cancer Resistance (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885407 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:22:35 +0100 3885407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876776&cid=t_99614_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fhormones%2Fs-e-x-after-a-heart-attack-can-be-frightening-2 A recent article published by CNN notes the results of a study that says many people are too frightened after a heart attack to resume regular sexual relations. (http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/05/21/heart.doctor.sex/index.html), and that’s understandable. It discusses how few patients ever really bring up sex with their doctors, but many see their intimacy drop off because they might be afraid to resume regular relations. But what if the problem lies elsewhere? Let’s put it this way. If a patient who has just had a heart attack comes to his doctor to ask if he can resume being intimate with his partner, that means that the sex drive is there and that they want it and are just looking for the OK to resume again. But, if they are not asking, doesn’t that give a hint that maybe that’s... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876776 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:10:25 +0100 3876776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876599&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F195422%2F Red Meat Doesn’t Need to Be Eliminated From Diet for Health Benefits: A new study suggests that cutting back to one serving of red meat every other day rather than everyday will significantly lower your risk of heart disease. (via CNN) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876599 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:16:03 +0100 3876599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845102&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Famerica-has-a-heart%2F2010.08.08 As an American, I was proud when I heard the news. I grinned to myself. It was on my way to work, through a beautiful city park, with the sun rising over the hillside. The morning radio program reported the news that a California judge overturned their state’s ban on gay marriage. I know what you’re thinking: A medical blog is running amuck right into a political hornet’s nest. But isn’t it true that a nation’s kindness is a defining characteristic? America and Americans do much that is good and right. Examples of such goodness are too numerous to list. If you are a victim of a calamity, you can be sure that America will help. Ask Haiti. And it’s not just foreign countries, we help each other. There’s a flood and then there are volunteers. A powe... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845102 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3845102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808652&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F191755%2F Calcium Supplements Increase Heart Attack Risk: Many people pop calcium tablets to ward off osteoporosis, but they may increase the risk of heart attack by 30%. (via Reuters) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808652 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:20:20 +0100 3808652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845084&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F730101 CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports on a study that suggests taking calcium supplements can increase a person's risk of having a heart attack. The study found taking the supplements can give a person a 30% increase risk of having a heart attack. Take a look: Permalink | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845084 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3845084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805821&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-heart-patients-should-order-their-pizza-delivered%2F2010.07.30 … because the pizza deliveryman might just save your life. From The Associated Press: LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Ordering a pizza may have saved George Linn’s life. Linn’s wife says he had just gone into cardiac arrest Friday when the pizza deliveryman knocked on the door of their Colorado home to bring their order. Kami Linn says she opened the door to “some burly-looking dude” and immediately asked for help. The deliveryman, Chris Wuebben, happened to be a paramedic recently returned from Iraq. Kami Linn says Wuebben performed CPR on her husband and revived him. Other paramedics who later arrived then took over. George Linn remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit. Kami Linn says her husband has a history of heart problems. -WesMusings of a cardiologist and ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805821 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3805821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784261&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcardiologist-job-security%2F2010.07.23 All it takes to assure you’ll keep your local cardiologist employed is 19 strips of bacon and an egg and you’ve got yourself one heck of a solid bacon burger: Having read about the difficulties people making such burgers have had keeping them together, I decided to add one large egg to the food processor along with the 19 slices of bacon. I ground the bacon and the egg together, then, using my hands, pulled the mixture out and used a hamburger press to make a burger. It is possible that my hands have been greasier at some point in my life, but if so I have (fortunately) forgotten it. I was not quite prepared for the raw burger to look like pure fat, and I must admit that it didn’t look very appealing. But it was for science, so I soldiered on! I put the burger on the rack-Pyr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784261 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3784261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761430&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fif-doctors-billed-like-lawyers%2F2010.07.16 From a discussion thread on Medscape (registration required) posted in response to comments on my earlier post entitled “If Lawyers Billed Like Doctors:” Mr. Clark, it appears quite likely you are having a heart attack and will require my services. I will need a retainer of $1,500 via either cash or cashier’s check. This does not cover any treatment, but merely retains me as your physician. Then you will need to deposit $5,000 into an escrow account. I will bill this account for services rendered. My charges are $400 an hour and I bill in 15-minute increments. Which means if it takes me 5 minutes to review your EKG, I still bill for 15 minutes. When the escrow account reaches $1,000 you will need to deposit an additional $4,000 into the account or I will cease to be your ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761430 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3761430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746708&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fflawless-to-a-fault-are-you-a-perfectionist%2F photo: Thinkstock We’ve all known since high school that perfectionism is a double-edged sword. While we might envy a golden girl’s body or brain, we certainly aren’t jealous of her bad temper or control-freak tendencies. Now there’s evidence that the stress of being a perfectionist has even higher stakes than we previously thought: Poor health. Researchers say that perfectionism is liked to bad health and death. In a study following 450 adults over 65 for 6.5 years, those who had high perfectionism scores had a 51% increased risk of death compared to those with low scores. We’ll be taking this new research as an excuse to act a little less than perfect today (which will be difficult for us). Like maybe we’ll pick off half our nail polish so we have weir... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746708 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:09:59 +0100 3746708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729844&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-7-smoking-myths-that-stop-you-from-quitting%2F You just smoke when you’re stressed; you think it’s good for your figure; or you think it’s your body, and you’ll do what you want. There are a lot of excuses that keep you puffing away, but deep down you probably know you should quit. AOL Health’s “Myths That Keep You Smoking” may change your mind about your favorite excuse. 1. Quitting will make you fat: Thin models and actresses who smoke, and ads like the one above from Virginia Slims make you think that cigarettes are the key to keeping your figure, but quitting doesn’t have to mean gaining tons of weight. The average quitter gains about 10 pounds at first, but studies have shown that health-minded quitters tend not to gain as much weight: Clearing up your lungs actually makes it easier ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729844 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:54:12 +0100 3729844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746694&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F187105%2F Anxiety Leads to Heart Problems: A new study found that people with stable coronary heart disease and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) had a higher rate of cardiovascular events than patients without GAD. (via ABC News) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746694 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:28:55 +0100 3746694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718367&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fobesity-in-the-u-s-we-are-getting-fatter%2F Photo from Flickr user xornalcerto A new obesity report is out, and the findings are hugely depressing. The fattest states in 1991 were as large as the thinnest states are in 2009. Not all that long ago, the U.S. was much trimmer little lady. So what’s changed: More heavily-processed foods, less exercise, and too much time on the computer? We’d be fools to not point out the correlation between the decline of rollerblading and the increase in Americans’ waistlines. But seriously, what do you think has happened? via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Obesity In the U.S.: We Are Getting Fatter (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718367 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:49:49 +0100 3718367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706599&cid=t_99614_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fdiabetes-drug-avandia-reported-increased-heart-risks%2F Two large studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) detail the increased cardiovascular risks including stroke and heart attack associated with taking the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone). One of the studies was led by Dr. David Graham of the FDA. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706599 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:53:48 +0100 3706599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702929&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcongrats-to-the-5-winners-of-our-become-an-ex-quit-smoking-giveaway%2F Guess what Peggy, Angela, Allan, Susan, and Lee? It’s high time to give up those cancer sticks, because you just won: One EX Quit Pack, which includes: an EX backpack, an EX quit manual, a cigarette pack tracker, an air freshener, an EX cup holder, and quit smoking trigger cards with stickers. Congratulations to all five of you and best of luck! We know you’ll quit smoking for good this time. (And if you didn’t win, read below for info on how to Become an Ex.) At Blisstree, we think smoking is a big deal. And apparently, so do you. (One of our posts: What Happens to Your Body If You Stop Smoking Right Now? currently has 4,282 comments.) For those of you who didn’t win our giveaway, BecomeAnEX is a FREE online and social-media-based quit smoking program. Get t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702929 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:08:09 +0100 3702929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683596&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F184253%2F Early Menopause Increases Heart Disease Risk: Women who go through menopause before the age of 46 may have more than twice the risk of developing heart disease than women who don’t not experience early menopause. (via Reuters) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683596 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:54:05 +0100 3683596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683695&cid=t_99614_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2010%2F06%2F21%2Fstanford-cardiologist-answers-your-questions-on-youtube%2F After putting up questions and voting for them this expert answers six most asked questions such as mitral valve prolapse or heart attack at young age and what can be done about it. Pacemakers and new developments, life style are other subjects, so enjoy. Excellent way of using web 2.0 for patient education? On moderator 97 people submitted 31 questions and cast 315 votes. Dr. Euan Ashley is a cardiologist and assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. He studies the use of genetics to predict and treat heart disease, and he is an expert in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of sudden death in athletes. In this second video, Dr. Ashley responds to the top six questions submitted through Moderator on YouTube. Thanks Scope Related posts:Ask a Stanford Cardi... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683695 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:08:44 +0100 3683695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621640&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fheart-attacks-more-likely-to-be-fatal-in-certain-areas%2F photo: Thinkstock Whether or not you survive a cardiac event could depend on where you are. Neighborhoods whose residents are poorer, less educated, and have more black residents yield higher death rates as a result of cardiac incidents. When researchers studied areas in Georgia, people who had a heart attack in Fulton County (Atlanta area) were up to three times more likely to die – and less likely to have bystanders perform CPR – than those who suffered heart attacks in other Georgia counties. Because heart disease is the number one killer of American women, it’s troubling to know that some deaths could be avoided if the victim walks down a different street. It’s impractical to avoid certain areas because there’s a chance you’ll have a heart attack while you&#... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621640 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:50:48 +0100 3621640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595554&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-gain-in-the-wrong-places-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. Today’s Question: It is more dangerous to carry weight on your body in certain places than others? A build-up of fat in one particular part of your body will make you more likely to develop health problems. Which part of your body is the riskiest place to have a build-up of fat? #MicroPollDiv_257236 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to our last health quiz: We’ve heard that those who take birth control aren’t supposed to smoke, but is there actually a risk? According to Our Bodies, Oursel... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595554 Mon, 24 May 2010 21:46:38 +0100 3595554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556038&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fstress-study-working-may-be-hazardous-to-your-health%2F photo: Thinkstock With jobs few and far between these days, many of those who are fortunate enough to be employed are forced to work long hours – sometimes seven days a week. And there’s more bad news: Not only are you missing out on your beauty sleep, but working for more than 10 hours a day also might be hazardous to your health. A joint study done at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and University College of London has shown that people who work more than 10 hours a day are 60% more likely to develop heart disease or have a heart attack than those who work only seven hours a day. But the reasons aren’t totally clear. It might be because workaholics have less time to relax and focus on themselves. And it’s not just those with high-stress jobs who are at ri... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556038 Wed, 12 May 2010 14:25:34 +0100 3556038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533840&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-much-does-a-heart-attack-cost%2F2010.05.04 How much would a heart attack cost you? Quite a bit, according to CBS MoneyWatch.com: According to an article from the National Business Group on Health, the average total [editor's note: lifetime] cost of a severe heart attack -– including direct and indirect costs -– is about $1 million. Direct [lifetime] costs include charges for hospitals, doctors and prescription drugs, while indirect costs include lost productivity and time away from work. The average [lifetime] cost of a less-severe heart attack is about $760,000. Amortized over 20 years, that’s $50,000 per year for a severe heart attack and $38,000 per year for a less-severe heart attack. I’m all for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but before we get all hot and bothered about performing more testing to “prevent&#... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533840 Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3533840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533790&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F05%2F04%2Fare-eggs-good-for-you%2F Filed under: DietEggs often get a bad rap because they are a major source of dietary cholesterol. Yet, these days, the overarching opinion is that limiting cholesterol is not necessary if you eat a diet low in saturated fat and free of trans-fats, and you don't have diabetes. In the Physicians' Health Study, men with diabetes had an increased chance risk of dying or having a heart attack or stroke if they consumed eggs. The study, though flawed, raises questions. According to dietitians, diabetics should eat no more than two egg yolks per week. Eggs provide a low-cost, nutrient-rich source of complete protein that many people do not get elsewhere, especially those who are on modified eating plans. Check out more information on AOL Health. Permalink | Email this | Link... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533790 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3533790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501541&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=38964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrwes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fcosts-of-heart-attack.html Quite a bit, according to some:According to an article from the National Business Group on Health, the average total (editor's note: lifetime) cost of a severe heart attack–including direct and indirect costs–is about $1 million. Direct (lifetime) costs include charges for hospitals, doctors and prescription drugs, while the indirect costs include lost productivity and time away from work. The average (lifetime) cost of a less severe heart attack is about $760,000. Amortized over 20 years, that’s $50,000 per year for a severe heart attack and $38,000 per year for a less severe heart attack.I'm all for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but before we get all hot and bothered about performing more testing to "prevent" a heart attack as a means to save health care costs going forward, rem... Dr. Wes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501541 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:59:00 +0100 3501541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501542&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=38964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrwes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fcould-heart-attack-during-trial-help.html Perhaps:Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Graveline wrote in a motion that after the judge told the jury about the heart attack “many jurors in their body language and facial expressions, rightly expressed concern for Mr. Cicchetti.” The prosecutor said the government did not object to the judge telling the jury about the heart attack because it assumed that Cicchetti would be prosecuted later before a different jury.“It is only natural for the jury to feel sympathy for Mr. Cicchetti’s condition and this sympathy may well play into its consideration of the evidence against Mr. Cicchetti especially in light of his defense that he is a sick harmless older man who is only guilty of loving motorcycles and cocaine.”“The government believes that allowing Mr. Cicchetti to continue i... Dr. Wes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501542 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:39:00 +0100 3501542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3480952&cid=t_99614_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fsea-salt-is-better-for-your-heart.html We have been using only sea salt for the past 3-4 years, because it is so much better for you. Sea salt contains many minerals in it that occur naturally as it forms in the ocean. Standard table salt, sodium chloride, does not contain these minerals, is very refined, and sometimes only has iodine added which aids in preventing goiter, a thyroid condition.My husband has been told to avoid added salt in his diet because of blood pressure. In my reading, I've found that Sea Salt, or some of you may refer to it as salt sea, contains minerals that help to compensate for the negative affect that can happen if you use regular table salt, also known as sodium chloride. Among the minerals sea salt contains is calcium, magnesium and potassium...potassium and magnesium are both so important to proper... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3480952 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:20:00 +0100 3480952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449202&cid=t_99614_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F07%2Fis-eating-less-saturated-fat-and-more-carb-good-for-the-heart-actually-the-reverse-may-be-true%2F If you want to cut your risk of heart disease, reduce intake of saturated fat and eat more carbohydrate. That’s what most doctors, dieticians and Governments would have us believe. So it must be true, right? It’s a message we’ve heard a thousand times, so surely is based on sound science? So what does happen when [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449202 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:28:30 +0100 3449202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411072&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsleeping-on-the-job-is-dreamy%2F Instead of giving yourself a caffeine IV every afternoon, succumb to the will of the nap attack. At least that’s what UC Berkeley psychology professor Mathew Walker and his colleagues suggest. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article, taking a nap during the day will lower your blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart attack, and even make you smarter. A new study shows that people who take long enough naps during the day (with Stage Two non-REM cycle having the best results), find that their brains feel recharged and hungry for knowledge. Walker divided a group of 39 young adults into Siesta Team Alpha and Stay Awake Team Beta, and put them to the test. At noon, both teams endured a grueling learning session, and finished by completing a comprehensive test. At 2 p.m., Siesta ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411072 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:28:30 +0100 3411072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408340&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8446 Our Cardiologist blogger, Heart of the Matter, has an update on Aspirin in the primary prevention of heart attacks. Primary prevention means preventing something which has not happened, and in the case of aspirin, it means people who have not had a heart attack before but take aspirin to prevent one from ever happening. At the just concluded ACC Annual Scientific Meeting at Atlanta, Georgia, Dr Jay Das and group re-reviewed the ATTC data, plus another three aspirin trials ( the JPAD, POPADAD, AAA ) and also concluded basically, that althought there was some small benefit with aspirin, there was a significant level of side effects. They concluded that there was no role for aspirin in the primary prevention of heart attacks. So once again, the message needs to go out to primary care doctors ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408340 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3408340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262696&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FWJD99zQCRy4%2F There have been studies, off and on, about possible connections between migraines and strokes, but newest research is showing that there is also a connection between migraines and heart attacks. It’s important to understand that migraines are not simply very bad headaches. Migraines are a condition on their own and are not restricted to pain in the head. They can cause, among other things: Visual disturbances Sensitivity to light, sound, touch Nausea Vomiting Balance problems And now, researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University say that people with migraines have twice the risk of having a heart attack than people who don’t have migraines. They also found: that migraine sufferers also face increased risk for stroke and were more likely to have k... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262696 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:11:57 +0100 3262696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262576&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fprostate-cancer-diagnosis-increases-sucide-risk%2F Filed under: ResearchProstate cancer can increase a man's odds for either suicide of fatal heart attack, according to a research group at Harvard Medical School. A cancer diagnosis is stressful, and that stress can cause a number of changes in cardiovascular risk factors. Those, coupled with underlying health conditions, may be more likely to drive someone to suicide. Although doctors focused on those recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, they believe that the results will be similar for patients with other types of cancer. The researchers plan to do a similar study of breast and colon cancer patients. The researchers started with prostate cancer because they wanted to test whether the widespread use of screening using the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test has made a difference.... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262576 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3262576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259302&cid=t_99614_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fhelp-for-hearty-heart.html Valentines Day is this coming Sunday, and this is a "healthy heart" month. My Valentine, my dear husband, has experienced a heart attack, and is a diabetic, increasing his risks in this area. Over the years posting to this blog, I've done several posts about heart health, and our experience.To bring attention to them again at this time of the year, I thought I'd share links to some of those posts. They are:My Husband's Heart Attack - Part 1My Husband's Heart Attack - Part 2My Husband's Heart Attack - Part 3Hubby's Heart Attack - Final Post (I hope!)ORAC, Antioxidants, Free Radicals, and What?Heart Attacks and Women - Part 1Heart Attacks and Women - Part 2Anger and Heart HealthConnection Between the Heart and the TomatoSite Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259302 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:18:00 +0100 3259302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079466&cid=t_99614_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fanxiety-and-crohns-disease%2F The phrase that one of our blog community members, Todd, writes often in our comments is, “Keep your mind in the game.”  That has sort of become my mantra lately.  I have to tell myself this so I can remember what is important in the big picture so I will stop worrying about the little stuff.  I have had problems with anxiety for a while now and I think that it has been building up the last few years.  One of my problems (probably due to the fact that I am female) is that I tend to over analyze everything.  Things happen to my husband, he acknowledges them, and then he forgets them and moves on.  Things happen to me and I analyze every facet of every emotion that I felt and what it was or what could I have done differently.   I am now trying to emulate my husband and be more li... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079466 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:37:26 +0100 3079466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063299&cid=t_99614_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F06%2F10-reasons-i-quit-smoking%2F You’re almost there. You want to quit. In fact, 80 percent of your brain is sure you can. But 20 percent insists that you can’t. How do you make it over to the other side without falling SPLAT on your face? Do this. Make a list. Of ten reasons you should quit. Here’s mine. 1. Smoking Made Me Sick For real. Within a few minutes of inhaling a few cigarettes, my throat would start to tickle and my head would begin hurt. The day after a binge, I’d wake up with a nasty cold that kept me in bed when I had a million things to do. Smoking shrinks your blood vessels, clogs up your lungs, and wears down your immune system. Your body is less able to fight off bacteria and viruses, so, yes, you get sick. And there’s of course the lung cancer and increased chances of heart... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063299 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:30:28 +0100 3063299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977498&cid=t_99614_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Ffamous-diabetes-friends-on-heart-health-vlogs.html Ooh, lucky me. I ran into two of my diabetes heroes at the Diabetes Technology Society Meeting late last week. More soon on the new developments I heard about there.  But for today, please enjoy these video testimonials on diabetes & heart health. First, from Francine Kaufman, MD, a world-renown pediatric endocrinologist at USC, former ADA president, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977498 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:08 +0100 2977498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920372&cid=t_99614_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-%25e2%2580%2593-overall-health-link-extends-past-periodontal-disease%2F A recent study published in Journal of Dental Research, held by the Indiana University School of Dentistry, evaluated a group of people with healthy gum tissue to study the differences between people with good and poor oral hygiene. The subjects were from various ethnic groups and included women and men. Black, male participants who neglected daily oral care showed a unique response. Those in this group who accumulated plaque were found to have a white blood cell response (neutrophils). When an infection exists in the body, neutrophils move from bone marrow to the affected part of the body as a defensive measure. A person with a high white blood cell count is at greater risk of heart attack. Researchers hope that the finding will help medical professionals identify patients at increased ri... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920372 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:24:03 +0100 2920372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2908835&cid=t_99614_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fmy-first-vlog-from-the-heart.html I was tempted to call this post, “I’m better in writing.” I really don’t like seeing myself on film. But I know, it’s time to get with the program. That, and the American Heart Association provided the members of its Heart of Diabetes Connected Council group with free Flip video recorders - pretty cool! See Scott Johnson’s [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2908835 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:17 +0100 2908835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886664&cid=t_99614_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fpreventing-heart-attacks.html I’m off to Dallas today to take part in a special patient advisory council* for the American Heart Association, which is desperately trying to reach out to people with diabetes about heart health. They’ve created a program called Heart of Diabetes (sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceuticals) and are busy gathering patient stories in video format. Now they’re [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886664 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:00:48 +0100 2886664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2857461&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FliwUHmPfIZ0%2F A three-year study of 170,024 patients has found that two low-cost medications – one for lowering cholesterol and one for lowering blood pressure – taken for two years reduced their risk of having a heart attack or stroke by more than 60% for the following year. The patients were divided into three groups at the start of the study. The high-exposure group was composed of 21,292 patients. They took both medications  (40 milligrams of lovastatin and 20 milligrams of lisinopril) more than half the time throughout the two years. The amount of time they took the medications was determined by a review of pharmacy records. The low-exposure group of 47,268 people took the two medications less than half the time, while 101,464 people did not take the medications and were considered to ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2857461 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:59:24 +0100 2857461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782101&cid=t_99614_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=2751980&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FUQphnFTa97A%2F We’ve heard for years now that taking a daily dose of aspirin may help prevent heart attacks. Certainly, for those who have already had heart trouble, aspirin has proven to be a great benefit. But new research looked at healthy people who were taking aspirin as a precaution, and found that it may do more harm than good. Researchers have found that is a person is healthy, taking aspirin does not necessarily reduce the risk of having a future heart attack. More than that, however, daily aspirin use in healthy people may up the risk of internal bleeding at some point. This research clearly contradicts the advice to take an aspirin every day if you’re healthy. What should you do? Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Aspirin may still be a good choice for you, but only ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751980 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:44:51 +0100 2751980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705191&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FN3TdFwR6kco%2F Cooling has been indicated as a new method for cardiac arrest patients. “Cooling” simply mean that patients are given a chilled saline solution intravenously. The solution can drop a patient’s body temperature to somewhere around 91 degrees. This method is thought to reduce the “body’s need for oxygen and slows the deadly chemical cascade that sets in when oxygen isn’t circulating because the heart stopped beating. While this method has shown promise, cooling is done a very small percentage of time. It has actually been shown to be more cost effective overall, and reduces complications for patients down the road. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Cooling for Cardiac Care (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705191 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:55:28 +0100 2705191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2681967&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FMmFwvX8t-lo%2F I have to say, I’m shocked at the news that Billy Mays had been using cocaine. For some reason, that TV pitchman that was so well-liked and so recognizable represented something down-to-earth and homey to me. I trusted his opinions and when he sold something, it made me stop and take a look at what he was pitching. So the recent news that he had used cocaine “just days before his death” is shocking to me. The autopsy results having concluded that the cocaine use contributed to his heart attack. It just goes to show that we can’t abuse our bodies and expect there to be no long-term effects. Granted, I’m shocked at some of the rock stars who are still around and yet have abused their bodies for years. Billy Mays’ body obvious couldn’t take it. He wa... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2681967 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:56:52 +0100 2681967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163899&cid=t_99614_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fcan-watching-the-game-give-you-a-heart-attack Watching sports games on television or in person, doubled the cardiac events rate.  A new study, published in New England Journal of Medicine, showed that watching sports games on television or in person, doubled the cardiac events rate.  Do I suggest stop watching games or TV? No.  What I suggest is to have meds handy while enjoying excitement. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163899 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:18:57 +0100 3163899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774719&cid=t_99614_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fcan-watching-the-game-give-you-a-heart-attack Do I suggest stop watching games or TV? No. What I suggest is to have meds handy while enjoying excitement. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774719 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:18:57 +0100 2774719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2639609&cid=t_99614_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F26%2Fsurviving-a-head-on-collision%2F I survived a head-on collision. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but I wanted to get your attention. Although I indeed was involved in a minor, fender-bender type of head-on collision, I was stopped at the time and the car that hit me was going about 3 or 4 mph. The other driver, distracted by trying to do something on her cell phone, made a right-hand turn very wide, right into my lane as I was coming out of the side street she was turning in to. She was an older woman and looked very much like someone’s grandmother. Impeccably dressed for summer in Newburyport fashion, she was driving a Volvo station wagon. After she hit me, it took a full 2 or 3 seconds for what she had just done to register on her face. It felt like time stood still during the entire 10 seconds of the accident... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2639609 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:02:27 +0100 2639609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621813&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2FcsaBxzQoBok%2F I am a vegetarian. Often people are surprised and they ask me - “How do you get your proteins (i.e. without eating meat)?” My answer - “Vegetables also contain proteins.” Image Source: Wikipedia Now a new study published in Circulation compared the blood pressure between individuals who ate vegetable protein (specifically glutamic acid along with 4 other amino acids which are relatively higher in vegetable than animal protein) with people who ate non-vegetable protein (read animal meat). They found a difference of about -2.7/-2.0 mm Hg in blood pressure in people eating more vegetables. Although that may sound small, individual results may be different (and maybe higher for you). Reference: Glutamic Acid, the Main Dietary Amino Acid, and Blood Pressure (T... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621813 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:00:43 +0100 2621813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2602259&cid=t_99614_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F07%2F10-facts-vitamin-b12-sources.html Vitamin B's are vital to our nutrition and health, and beneficial for so many things. There are different B's in the vitamin B family...in this post we'll take a look at Vitamin B-12.Here are some Vitamin B + B12 facts:1. Help promote energy2. Support the nervous system3. Help in times of stress4. Support and improve immune function5. Have an influence on the health of most of the organs of the body6. Though primarily available in meats, B12 is easily lost in cooking or processing of foods, so unless you eat raw (and not many eat raw meat) and have time to monitor your intake, supplementation is beneficial if not necessary.7. Most B-12 sources are animal based.8. Aids production of blood cells, red, white and platelets.9. B12 and B6 work together to control homocysteine levels, which when ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2602259 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:05:00 +0100 2602259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591587&cid=t_99614_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_99614_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=2580236&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2FopN8mA7YLbw%2F Watch this amazing video from the British Medical Journal archives: “Richard Doll was a luminary of clinical research whose case control study, published in the BMJ in 1950, first identified smoking as an important cause of cancer and other diseases. He carried his research out on doctors in the UK who smoked, and tracked their mortality over the course of 50 years. The latest paper being published in the BMJ in 2004.” Smoking now is linked to a large number of disease and it affects virtually every organ system of the body. Information on how to quit smoking from Medline Plus: Quitting Smoking addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmedicineandman.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F07%2F07%2Fthe-story-of-how-smoking-was-linked-to-cancer-and-other-diseases%2F'; addthis_title = 'The+story+of+how+s... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580236 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:36:00 +0100 2580236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458187&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FDedSv3aWBdc%2F If you have had a heart attack (a myocardial infarction ), chances are you’ve been living with exhaustion and fatiuge - sometimes extreme exhaustion - since your heart attack. If it helps, you’re not the only one. It seems that exhaustion is common after having a heart attack and it often makes people think that their whole situation is chronic. Researchers say that around half of the patients in their study of 200 patients said that they felt quite fatigued still 4 months after their heart attack. Interestingly, what the patients reported was that the fatigue was new and different, not like what they had experienced before. The exhaustion wasn’t connected to anything particular, such as increased activity or staying up late, but that it could strike at any time at all. Y... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458187 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:00:11 +0100 2458187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442169&cid=t_99614_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-periodontitis-and-heart-disease-share-gene%2F We’ve known about the links between gum disease and heart disease for some time now. People with gum disease have increased risk for heart problems. People who smoke, diabetics, and obese persons are at increased risk for both conditions. Heart disease is the number-one cause of death across the globe; gum disease is the number-one cause of tooth loss in American adults. Only recently did scientists actually find the genetic link between these two conditions. Chromosome 9 shares a genetic variant. The finding, which is explained at MedicalNewsToday.com, may help the development of early diagnosis and effective early intervention. Furthermore, people who suffer from either heart disease or gum disease can begin to take precautions against the other condition, potentially reducing their ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442169 Wed, 27 May 2009 13:06:07 +0100 2442169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424543&cid=t_99614_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fpersonal-update-on-hubbys-heart-and-me.html A week or so ago I told you that my husband would be going in for tests related to his heart, and I am due for another Colonoscopy.Tomorrow is the big day for my husband, he will be having a nuclear stress test which is said to be much more accurate than a "regular" stress test...we are very thankful that our insurance will cover this in a day when insurance companies are cutting back on what they will cover.It's a two part test, one part in the morning, then he will have an Echo-Cardiogram, then the 2nd part of the stress test in the afternoon...so this will take most of the day. I can tell you that this man has a heart of gold, he's a tender-hearted man, a good-hearted man...I love him and hope that his physical heart is in as fine shape as all of that.As for me and my colon, well, it's ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424543 Tue, 19 May 2009 17:14:00 +0100 2424543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390489&cid=t_99614_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fhubby-going-to-heart-doctor-this-week.html This coming July, it will be 2 years since my husband suffered a heart attack, and had to have stents "installed" in two of his arteries. I shared the story in a few posts as it was happening back then, here are links to part 1, part 2, part 3 and the final post.In the past couple of months, we have noticed that, even though he is walking every day and doing his best with diet, and keeping his diabetes under control the best he can, he has been experiencing a little shortness of breath. So needless to say we're a bit concerned, and hoping all will go well. I do feel badly for him, it is such a big job and responsibility to take care of yourself when you are a diabetic. A few tips that we hear over and over, but can never hear enough related to caring for the heart:Do some low-level exercis... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390489 Tue, 05 May 2009 03:42:00 +0100 2390489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353770&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fheart-health-for-breastfeeding-mothers%2F Researchers have long known that breastfeeding mothers benefit from less incidence of breast and ovarian cancer and type II diabetes than formula-feeding mothers. A new study shows yet more strong correlation between breastfeeding and lower rates of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Photo courtesy of Karen Barefoot Nearly 140,000 post-menopausal women were studied in the Women’s Health Initiative. According to the Vancouver Sun (via One Small Step for Breastfeeding…), the study revealed breastfeeding’s heart health benefits on three levels: 1. Risk Factors. Women who breastfed their babies had lower incidence of the following three risk factors for heart disease: diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. 2. Cardiovascular Disease. Women who had never breastfe... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353770 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:16:02 +0100 2353770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349465&cid=t_99614_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fsevere-hypoglycemia-linked-to-dementia-and-other-big-bad-jama-diabetes-news.html The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has devoted an entire special issue to Diabetes this week.  It features the results of four big studies that are enlightening, but are not going to make you happy. The first comes from Kaiser Permanente, and shows that in elderly people with Type 2 diabetes, severe hypoglycemia is [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349465 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:58 +0100 2349465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2311095&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2FmKkkYfx8ets%2F We report that cardiomyocytes renew, with a gradual decrease from 1% turning over annually at the age of 25 to 0.45% at the age of 75. Fewer than 50% of cardiomyocytes are exchanged during a normal life span.” This finding opens up possibilities of targeting medications to regenerating the heart muscle that is destroyed in a heart attack, thereby preventing a host of complications including heart failure (post myocardial infarction congestive heart failure is the number one cause of heart failure in the United States and is the major contributer of morbidity & mortality after heart attack). Reference: Science, US News addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmedicineandman.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F04%2F04%2Fregenerating-heart-muscles-to-treat-heart-failure%2F'; addthis_title = 'Regenerating+h... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2311095 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:58:54 +0100 2311095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302706&cid=t_99614_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F04%2Finflammation-causing-foods-and.html This article is part of a blog tour for book "The Great Cholesterol Lie".Yesterday the blog tour stopped with Christy Goldfeder who writes a book review of The Great Cholesterol Lie. Tomorrow it will continue with Carrie Huggings who displays a guest post about Myth of Cholesterol.Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302706 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:02:00 +0100 2302706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2311097&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2FgV-E-khw6Io%2F New England Journal of Medicine had published a paper in Aug 2, 2007 titled - “Genomewide association analysis of coronary artery disease.” In this article, the investigators analyzed the entire human genome in an effort to identify genes causing heart attacks and in the process try to predict the risk of heart attack in individuals. Here is my take on it: (I have analyzed the article according to a recent series of papers published in JAMA - for more details see here) Genomewide association analysis of Coronary Artery Disease View more presentations from Sudeep Bansal. (I have removed a few slides from the presentation due to copyright issues) In spite of having found a genetic association, the risk prediction provided by genetic profiling does not provide enough inf... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2311097 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:04:01 +0100 2311097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249492&cid=t_99614_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fif-you-take-plavix-read-this-now%2F If you or someone you know takes Plavix (clopidogrel), which is an anticlotting medication (often referred to as a blood thinner), you should take note of recent findings suggesting a potential problem when it is taken along with other drugs known as proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs that reduce stomach acid and they are often prescribed along with Plavix because it can irritate the stomach in some patients. The PPIs help to reduce the stomach irritation. But recent findings are suggesting that PPIs might reduce the effectiveness of Plavix, which could be a problem since Plavix is most often prescribed for people who are at risk of having a heart attack or stroke and if it didn’t work they could be at risk of serious problems. So if you do take Plavix and if... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249492 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:47:47 +0100 2249492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2234066&cid=t_99614_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fif-you-take-plavix-read-this-now%2F If you or someone you know takes Plavix (clopidogrel), which is an anticlotting medication (often referred to as a blood thinner), you should take note of recent findings suggesting a potential problem when it is taken along with other drugs known as proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs that reduce stomach acid and they are often prescribed along with Plavix because it can irritate the stomach in some patients. The PPIs help to reduce the stomach irritation. But recent findings are suggesting that PPIs might reduce the effectiveness of Plavix, which could be a problem since Plavix is most often prescribed for people who are at risk of having a heart attack or stroke and if it didn’t work they could be at risk of serious problems. So if you do take Plavix and if... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2234066 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:01:33 +0100 2234066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195030&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxNZxPAUk7mI%2F My sister married when I was 8 years old, her husband was like another father to me. Don was my hero he was always so full of life and included me in his mad adventures, with his children. Don was over six feet three inches tall and weighed about 240, he was always outdoors, his only faults were smoking and eating fatty foods. He was never sick so there was no need to go to the doctor, so he thought. Imagine our surprise when we found that he was an extremely ill man with diabetes. He fought a good fight in every way, but he would not give up his smoking. The doctors told him that the medicine that he was taking could not help him if he continued to smoke. Don died in a nursing home with heart failure, unable to walk; he took a large part of my heart with him. If you have a loved one that... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195030 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:45:35 +0100 2195030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167840&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FKip18SN8fBM%2F NuvaRing was approved for use as in birth control October of 2001. NuvaRing is considered a third generation combination hormonal contraceptive. There are ongoing lawsuits due to the side effects of the contraceptive which include risks of blood clots, stroke. You should always research any medications before having them prescribed for you. Here are a few more side effects of the NuvaRing birth control. Deep Vein Thrombosis Pulmonary Embolysm Heart Attack Death To find more information on this type of birth control click here NuvaRing Tags: Birth Control, blood clot, contraceptive, heart-attack, strokeShare This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167840 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:45:19 +0100 2167840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2141492&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FB_W0fdA4QKw%2F CRP or an inflammatory marker is a protein that is made when there is inflammation present in the body. CRP inflammation can be caused by high blood pressure, high blood sugar or smoking, it is also the way your body reacts to injury or infection. CRP(C-reactive protein) inflammation encourages plaque to form in the blood vessels. This plaque will eventually cause the blood vessels to rupture causing a heart attack or stroke. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is often shortened to CPR. When your health care provider is explaining your disorder they will usually use the term CRP.  You will see CRP in written articles also. If you are experiencing any health problems related to your heart make an appointment with your health care provider immediately. Be sure to tell them at t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2141492 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2141492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074609&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FIEFtbjKBwoM%2F When you have a complete physical every year, a problem with your heart may not be evident. There are a number of ways to examine the heart such as stress test, CT scans, angiograms and X-rays looking for blocked arteries. These test are effective in showing the slow chronic built-up of plaque in your arteries that eventually cause blockage. When someone has a sudden heart attack often it is caused by a tiny piece of plaque. The plaque was so small that it was not detected in any test, but suddenly ruptures in their artery. One doctor explained the sudden heart attack by saying, “plaque is like a piece of popcorn that has been placed in a microwave that all of a sudden bursts open.” When this happens a blood clot will form blocking the flow of blood within seconds. If doct... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074609 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:29:33 +0100 2074609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074611&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FAp5DYSTpTWQ%2F Before you start any drug regiment, make sure to ask your health care provider first. This is even more important if you have any health issues. Some over the counter drugs can cause problems for a number of people, especially those with heart problems and high blood pressure. Not everyone can take an aspirin daily due to the fact some people are resistant to them. Women have proven to be more likely to be resistant to the blood-thinning effects of aspirin. An aspirin daily is used by millions of people to prevent heart attacks. The aspirin breaks up platelets in the blood that could eventually form blood clots. I found this information on the CNN health, click on the CNN site to view more information.  Tags: aspirin, blood clots, heart-attack, high-blood-pressureShare This (So... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074611 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:00:35 +0100 2074611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035633&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5588 from the Malaysian Medical Resources Vitamin C and E Supplements Do Not Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk, Dexamethasone Increases Post-Op Bleeding Risk in Children, Women More Likely to Die From Serious Heart Attack Than Men (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035633 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2035633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1960815&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F452379995%2F Animated video explaining how coronary angioplasty with stent insertion is performed. Also called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), it is the procedure of choice for most cases of heart attack. Coronary artery bypass grafting is performed for severe disease as in involvement of all 3 coronary vessels or left main coronary artery.   addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmedicineandman.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F11%2F13%2Fangioplasty-and-bypass-surgery-education-videos%2F'; addthis_title = 'Angioplasty+and+Bypass+Surgery+education+videos'; addthis_pub = ''; (Source: Medicine and Man) Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1960815 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:05:29 +0100 1960815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1888136&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4942 This study also showed that antioxidant use was also not beneficial in the primary prevention of cardiovascular events in diabetics. a Routine aspirin use questionable in diabetics (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888136 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1888136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1889072&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FiVwRLVUiw5Q%2F Have you ever thought, “what happens to my heart during sex?” I watched a special on the discovery channel a few evenings ago and learned more than I ever wanted to know about my body and sex! And I still find it interesting, well actually sad, that we do not incorporate sexual education into our cardiac patients treatment plan. Let’s get real, your heart definitely gets a workout during the horizontal hokie pokie. Not enough to cancel your gym membership, but enough to mention. Here is a peek at how your heart reacts during the 4 stages of your “hot and heavy”… Arousal- Your heart rate and respiratory rate go up. Your blood pressure quickly follows suit and you get a flushed feeling from head to toe. Just imagine walking the mall briskly, but only way more enjoyable! Plateau- ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1889072 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:38:03 +0100 1889072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1866131&cid=t_99614_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fconnection-between-heart-and-tomato.html Is it really possible that the heart and tomato have an affinity for one another? A connection of sorts? According to the Doctrine of Signatures, described at the beginning of this post (click here), there may be. Take a look at the shape of the tomato, the shape of the heart, read on!Tomatoes are red and have four chambers, just like the human heart. Scientists are suggesting that tomato lovers may be more likely to reduce the risk of serious disease. Lycopene, an anti oxidant which gives tomatoes their lovely rich red color, helps remove free radicals from the body. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules and have been implicated in cancer and other serious diseases.Professor Michael Avirim of the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, Israel who is testing lycopene in clinical trials says,... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1866131 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +0100 1866131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1852800&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F411496995%2F British Heart Foundation maintains a website to warn people about heart attack symptoms and the importance to promptly seek professional help if you start experiencing them. A two minute film which enables you to experience what it’s like to have a heart attack first hand plays a central role in their campaign to save lives. Be sure to watch this incredible film and share it with others. You might have recognized Stephen Berkoff, a famous English actor playing a lead role in this film. Isn’t he just brilliant? Like some old mobster. (Source: Ivor Kovic, M.D.) Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1852800 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:32:11 +0100 1852800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1844716&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4738 ALS btw = Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis a Depression Screening for Heart Attack Patients, Statins Not Linked to ALS, Birth Size and Breast Cancer Risk (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1844716 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1844716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837388&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FisBJLAlKRy0%2F I thought I would share with you one of my most popular posts… It is always a very big topic, since so many do not discuss this with their doctors and nurses due to embarrassment. Healthbolt has inspired me to write once again about that taboo subject of sexual relations. When I think about it, my discharge teaching with an acute MI patient is focused on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes, but doesn’t touch on sex. Don’t you think that should be a valid thought? “When is it safe to have sex again?” Well, lucky for ya’all, I have done my research on the horizontal hookie pookie. Sexual intercourse is considered as mild to moderate exercise. It takes about as much energy as walking up a couple flights of stairs. Most people can safely resume sexual... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837388 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:33:25 +0100 1837388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1802761&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F394728779%2F Bisphenol A (BPA) has been suspected of being toxic since 1930 when it was found to disrupt the hormones in rats. Now 78 years later, JAMA has published a study which lends further support to the toxic effects of BPA. The first major epidemiological study of bisphenol A, a common ingredient in baby bottles and drink containers, suggests that relatively higher doses of the chemical double the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Reference: Science Bisphenol A is used extensively in epoxy resins lining food and beverage containers and as a monomer in polycarbonate plastics in many consumer products. Widespread and continuous exposure to BPA, primarily through food but also through drinking water, dental sealants, dermal exposure, and inhalation of household dusts, is evident from... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1802761 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:27:09 +0100 1802761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798154&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4524 a Air Pollution Harms Heart Attack Patients, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Increases Risk of Memory Loss, New Diabetes Medication Shows Promise (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798154 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1798154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1773247&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F385961864%2F Chest comes in many varieties! For the purpose of developing heart attack there are 3 criteria that need to be considered: Description - Has 2 sub criteria:- Location - Central chest pain with radiation typically to the left shoulder (although radiation may occur to the right shoulder, neck and jaw) Quality - crushing, band like around chest, heavy as if somebody is sitting on the chest Precipitating factors - Classically precipitated by activity which is reproducible (i.e. walking 2 blocks every time will result in chest pain) Relieving factors - The pain is relieved by rest or nitroglycerin (the pain goes away within 5-10 minutes after taking nitroglycerin, if it takes longer, pain relief is not due to nitroglycerin and will not be considered a relieving factor) (Picture taken fr... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1773247 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:19:45 +0100 1773247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1733979&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4213 A great video that “tells it like it is” the symptoms of a heart attack. It is imperative that anyone suffering from a heart attack receive treatment as soon as possible. This means getting very quickly to a hospital with CCU facilities. Don’t dilly dally. If possible, pop an aspirin on the way. Pre-hospital treatment in the ambulance with other anti-platelet agents may be beneficial e.g. in STEMI. (originally via Dr Wes) Remember: Time is myocardium a Heart attack (VIDEO) (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1733979 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1733979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1733978&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4217 Looks like there is no end to this “universal” aspirin recommendation controversy. It’s not controversial in people at risk e.g. previous AMI, ischaemic stroke But for otherwise healthy people? There are more important lifestyle adjustments like diet, exercise, smoking cessation that one should entertain. I’ve just recently seen two elderly patients with potentially fatal upper GI bleed from aspirin ingestion and I fear that if everyone pops an aspirin every day, we’ll be seeing more. Of course you may argue that an individual doctor’s view is biased as he sees more things which go wrong. However I would also argue that not all populations are the same so we should not extrapolate one study and blindly apply it here without proper evidence. a An As... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1733978 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1733978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717394&cid=t_99614_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=1709156&cid=t_99614_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4114 Red Bull, may increase your risk of stroke or heart attack, so Australian researchers have found. Reuters reports Just one can of the popular stimulant energy drink Red Bull can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, even in young people, Australian medical researchers said on Friday. The caffeine-loaded beverage, popular with university students and adrenaline sport fans to give them “wings”, caused the blood to become sticky, a pre-cursor to cardiovascular problems such as stroke. “One hour after they drank Red Bull, (their blood systems) were no longer normal. They were abnormal like we would expect in a patient with cardiovascular disease,” Scott Willoughby, lead researcher from the Cardiovascular Research Centre at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, told the A... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709156 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1709156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689049&cid=t_99614_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F08%2F07%2Fhealth-benefits-from-omega-3-fish-oil%2F There are many studies that have shown excellent health benefits from taking omega 3 type fish oil. Omega 3 oils are found in fish oils, flax seed and several vegetable oils including canola, soybean and olive oils. There are different components to these oils that provide health benefits. The DHA and EPA oils in fish oil have been linked to reducing hardening of the arteries and lowering triglycerides. They also have the benefit of lowering blood pressure and heart rate to a mild degree. This all results in an overall reduction in risk for coronary artery disease, heart attack, sudden death, irregular heart beat and stroke. Fish oil can also have a blood thinning effect to reduce abnormal blood clotting, similar to that of aspirin. This latter effect is a two edge sword because too much f... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689049 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:19:26 +0100 1689049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1660892&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F348903030%2F Remember when beloved Cheers and Frasier star Kelsey Grammer had a ’small’ heart attack last month. Well, he is back in the hospital. It is so scary. Even for celebrities- remember they are real people as well.  He had just come out last week and stated how scary his heart attack was. Mr. Grammer said that he almost died and that his heart actually stopped and needed to be hit twice to revive him. Television star Kelsey Grammer is back in hospital with an irregular heartbeat, two months after suffering a heart attack the actor has said nearly killed him. Kelsey presented to the hospital feeling faint and tired. Most likely his irregular heart beat is caused by his medication he is taking to help with his heart muscle and post MI effects. Good luck to him- hope he is back on hi... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1660892 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:04:30 +0100 1660892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652479&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F345066816%2F What is the fountain of youth? Hmm… endurance training. Or so it seems. In a new study older people who did endurance exercise training for about a year ended up with metabolically much younger hearts- and women fair better then men. Our hearts suck up glucose while in a high energy activity- thus protecting our heart against an ischemic attack or lowered oxygen that would occur during a heart attack or similar event.  Think of it as protection. Get yourself on that treadmill and go, go, go! to read more  Tags: endurance training, exercise, heart-attack, heart-disease, high activityShare This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652479 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:50:09 +0100 1652479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640343&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F340990637%2F 13 out of the top 20 feeds on my cardiac news reader were all pointing at one topic. And I mean all of them… Depression, women and heart disease.  I have written about this so many times in the past. Our emotional and physical self all works as one. Never be too proud to admit when it is time to seek help for depression. Symptoms of depression include: Loss of interest in normal daily activities Feeling sad or down Feeling hopeless Crying spells for no apparent reason Problems sleeping Trouble focusing or concentrating Difficulty making decisions Unintentional weight gain or loss Irritability Restlessness Being easily annoyed Feeling fatigued or weak Feeling worthless Loss of interest in sex Learning to control our emotions as women will help our heart health and decrease our risk... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640343 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:43:17 +0100 1640343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631329&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F337401074%2F Here is something that should make you smile. Optimism is good for heart health. Yes… emotional wellbeing. I know that so many disregard how we as patients and people are felling and coping, but it is so important! I am a firm believer. Optimism is good for heart health, at least among men, a new study shows. University of Rochester Medical Center researcher Robert Gramling, M.D., D.Sc., found that men who believed they were at lower-than-average risk for cardiovascular disease actually experienced a three times lower incidence of death from heart attacks and strokes. The same results were not found among women but the study was started in 1990- which was a time before heart disease became so prevalent among women. There just wasn’t as many women in the study to begin with. Pe... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631329 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:39:45 +0100 1631329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596655&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F328299003%2F Here we go again.. or so it seems. Your mental health is so important in how you deal and heal from illness. Depressed patients are more at risk for developing complications following a heart attack. It is very important that we take check and let ourselves feel and be scared and all that comes with such a life altering episode. “There is good evidence that if a person has depression after a heart attack, they are more likely to die from cardiac causes in the following months and years,” said lead author Jeff Huffman, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Aside from obvious life altering changes in diet and exercise-  mental health needs to be addressed as well. These findings would also suggest that physicians and clinicians also need to keep a close eye... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596655 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:43:55 +0100 1596655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1563960&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F325390941%2F More conundrums on whether cardiac catheterization is safe for unstable angina (”near heart attack”) or non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (”small heart attacks”). Heart disease is the number one killer of women each year in the United States. Cardiac catheterization is a routine procedure that allows doctors to find potential blockages in coronary arteries in order to help prevent new heart attacks and even death. A recent study finds that high risk women, who do have a heart attack, benefit from this procedure just as much as men. But for some women the procedure may not always be the best option. Reference: JAMA addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmedicineandman.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F07%2F02%2Fcardiac-catheterization-in-women%2F'; addthis_title = 'Cardiac+Cath... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1563960 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:19:05 +0100 1563960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1546568&cid=t_99614_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F26%2F714%2F from the Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project (MINAP) finds that MINAP has collected data for eight years (2000–2008), and since it started has accumulated data on over 607,000 patients. It now receives data from all but one hospital that admit heart attack patients in England and Wales. Increased survival from heart attacks has occurred against a background of faster thrombolytic treatment in hospital, the introduction of pre-hospital thrombolysis and primary angioplasty and the improved use of secondary prevention medication. While there is variation between hospitals, most patients with heart attack are treated sooner after calling for professional help than in 2006/7. The use of secondary prevention medication has continued to exceed the national standards. The early... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1546568 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:32:42 +0100 1546568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543687&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F318492745%2F George “Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV” Carlin died of heart failure on Sunday at the age of 71. George Carlin was well on his way to being a seasoned and all out comedian by the time I became old enough to watch one of his shows. I remember a lot of bad words, raunchy content and a heck of a lot of laughs. Says fellow comedian Tommy Chong, “”He made us look at things, look at ourselves. You won’t find too many comics with the kind of chops to do that.” Carlin suffered his first attack when he was 41 and several since then. He entered rehab as recent as 2004 for Vicodin and alcohol addiction- after many years battling cocaine.  His funny ways and sparkling personality will be missed. Tags: cardiac disease, entertainment, george carlin, heart-attack... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543687 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:26:22 +0100 1543687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1536728&cid=t_99614_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F317623866%2F Still on the heels of the death of Tim Russert there is yet another test raving of benefits… calculating cardiac calcium scores. “Calcium scoring is helpful to see if somebody has coronary disease,” she said. “It’s not as helpful to determine … where critical blockages are or which plaque is going to cause a problem. It’s a good screening test. We go from there to try to reduce the risk of having a heart attack.” With a positive test the patient then has the knowledge to go and have a stress test and ultimately a cath to fix any blockages. via Baltimore Sun Tags: calcium cardiac scoring, heart-attack, heart-disease, tim russertShare This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1536728 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:03:51 +0100 1536728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532541&cid=t_99614_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F315261965%2F Article by Dr. Pamela F. Gallin featured in Reader’s Digest offers some advice on how to “Save Your Own Life“. Go ahead and read these expert tips for the following do-or-die emergencies: lost in the wilderness, chocking, heart attack, impalement, swimming emergencies, bear attack, poisoning, severe bleeding, rising water, allergic reaction, trapped in a burning building. (Source: Ivor Kovic, M.D.) Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532541 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:22:18 +0100 1532541