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CAMH presents new Microvolt T-wave Alternans testing data at Heart Rhythm Society meeting

Cambridge Heart, Inc. a developer of non-invasive diagnostic tests for cardiac disease, today announced that new data presented at the Heart Rhythm Society's 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions in San Francisco confirm the diagnostic value of Microvolt T-wave Alternans testing in identifying patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

6 May 2011

'Bad cholesterol' needed to gain more muscle mass

The so-called "bad cholesterol" - low-density lipoprotein commonly called LDL - may not be so bad after all, shows a Texas A&M University study that casts new light on the cholesterol debate, particularly among adults who exercise.

6 May 2011

Man with no pulse for 96 minutes makes complete recovery

By all counts, the 54-year-old man who collapsed on a recent winter night in rural Minnesota would likely have died. He'd suffered a heart attack, and even though he was given continuous CPR and a series of shocks with a defibrillator, the man was without a pulse for 96 minutes.

6 May 2011

FDA approves Medtronic's two new dual-electrode leads for cardiac resynchronization therapy devices

Medtronic, Inc. today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval and launch of the Attain Ability Plus and the Attain Ability Straight left-heart leads for use with cardiac resynchronization therapy devices in treating heart failure patients.

From Medtronic 6 May 2011

Diet high in potassium and low in sodium can reduce blood pressure

Americans are consuming too much sodium and not enough potassium according to clinical studies, including one by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology recently covered in Heart Insight.

6 May 2011

Arsenic exposure and cigarette smoking in combination elevate risk of cardiovascular disease mortality

Arsenic exposure and smoking each elevate the risk of disease. But when combined together, the danger of dying from cardiovascular disease is magnified, a new study finds.

6 May 2011

Statins for all over 55: Study

The latest research findings suggest that when assessing the risk of heart problems, offering statins or drugs that lower cholesterol to all over-55s had the same results as testing for cholesterol or blood pressure problems. The authors have also argued it would be simpler and more cost effective.

5 May 2011

Worrying trends among Australia’s Indigenous population with more chronic diseases: Report

According to an indigenous health expert, communities in the state's Gulf are recording some of the highest rates of chronic disease in the country. In fact a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows 80 per cent of the life expectancy gap can be attributed to conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

5 May 2011

Researchers find increasing the number of family physicians reduces hospital re-admissions

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center have found that by adding one family physician per 1,000, or 100 per 100,000, could reduce hospital readmission costs by $579 million per year, or 83 percent of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) target. These findings currently appear on the website of the "Robert Graham Center," a primary care think tank.

5 May 2011

Angel Medical Systems to present observations of ischemic events detected using permanently implanted intracardiac ST-segment monitor in high risk CAD patients

Angel Medical Systems has announced that David Keenan will be presenting on behalf of Mitchell Krucoff, MD, FACC, Chairman, Division of Cardiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, on May 6th, 2011 from 2:45-3:00 PM at the Heart Rhythm Society's 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

5 May 2011

Hendra virus alert among horse owners

Hendra virus is a bat-borne virus that has killed four of the seven humans who have been infected and caused the deaths more than 40 horses since it was discovered in 1994. Humans contract the disease from horses but there has been neither human-to-human transmission of the disease nor direct transmission from bats to humans report experts. The majority of outbreaks have occurred during June and October, however last year a horse in Tewantin contracted the virus in May.

5 May 2011

Synthetic blood saves life

In a medical first, a revolutionary synthetic blood has saved the life of a Victorian woman. Doctors at The Alfred brought Tamara Coakley, 33, back from the brink of death after a horrific car crash left her with severe blood loss and dangerously close to heart failure.

5 May 2011

Easy way to lower blood pressure

"HOW TO RECOVER YOUR NATIVE BLOOD PRESSURE - An Easy Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure in 10 Minutes" was published online today by Brahm of San Diego, California.

5 May 2011

Pfizer’s Revatio receives European Commission approval for pediatric treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pfizer Inc. announced that Revatio (sildenafil citrate) has been approved by the European Commission for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 1 to 17 years old with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Efficacy in terms of improvement of exercise capacity or pulmonary hemodynamics has been shown in primary pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with congenital heart disease.

5 May 2011

Acorda reports $0.7 million GAAP net loss for first quarter 2011

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

5 May 2011

UCSF scientists elected as members of National Academy of Sciences for excellence in biomedical research

Alexander D. Johnson, PhD, and Shinya Yamanaka, MD, PhD, have been elected as members of the National Academy of Sciences for their excellence in original scientific research. It is one of the highest honors bestowed on a scientist or engineer in the United States.

5 May 2011

Nation's emergency physicians warn about dangers linked with deep vein thrombosis

As temperatures warm and travel picks up around the country, the nation's emergency physicians issue a warning about the serious dangers associated with deep vein thrombosis.

5 May 2011

Physical exercise generates nitric oxide intermediates critical for cardioprotection

Exercise both reduces the risk of a heart attack and protects the heart from injury if a heart attack does occur. For years, doctors have been trying to dissect how this second benefit of exercise works, with the aim of finding ways to protect the heart after a heart attack.

5 May 2011

Cameron Health completes enrollment in subcutaneous implantable defibrillator pivotal study

Cameron Health, Inc. announced today that it has completed enrollment in its pivotal FDA clinical study of the S-ICD System, the world's only completely subcutaneous implantable defibrillator.

5 May 2011

Cardiac Dimensions initiates two CARILLON device trials in Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. announced today the initiation of two new clinical studies using the CARILLON Mitral Contour System, an investigational device for percutaneous treatment of Functional Mitral Regurgitation.

4 May 2011

Heart News and Research

CAMH presents new Microvolt T-wave Alternans testing data at Heart Rhythm Society meeting

'Bad cholesterol' needed to gain more muscle mass

Man with no pulse for 96 minutes makes complete recovery

FDA approves Medtronic's two new dual-electrode leads for cardiac resynchronization therapy devices

Diet high in potassium and low in sodium can reduce blood pressure

Arsenic exposure and cigarette smoking in combination elevate risk of cardiovascular disease mortality

Statins for all over 55: Study

Worrying trends among Australia’s Indigenous population with more chronic diseases: Report

Researchers find increasing the number of family physicians reduces hospital re-admissions

Angel Medical Systems to present observations of ischemic events detected using permanently implanted intracardiac ST-segment monitor in high risk CAD patients

Hendra virus alert among horse owners

Synthetic blood saves life

Easy way to lower blood pressure

Pfizer’s Revatio receives European Commission approval for pediatric treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Acorda reports $0.7 million GAAP net loss for first quarter 2011

UCSF scientists elected as members of National Academy of Sciences for excellence in biomedical research

Nation's emergency physicians warn about dangers linked with deep vein thrombosis

Physical exercise generates nitric oxide intermediates critical for cardioprotection

Cameron Health completes enrollment in subcutaneous implantable defibrillator pivotal study

Cardiac Dimensions initiates two CARILLON device trials in Functional Mitral Regurgitation

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