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Research: General practitioners undertreat women with atrial fibrillation

General practitioners (GPs) undertreat women with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to research presented at ESC Congress 2013 today by Dr Pierre Sabouret from France. The analysis of more than 15,000 patients showed that women were undertreated with antithrombotic medications compared to men regardless of their stroke risk and comorbidities.

2 Sep 2013

Aortic stenosis doubles in patients with family history of the condition

Aortic stenosis is the most common heart valve disease in the elderly. It is associated with congenital bicuspid aortic valve and previous rheumatic heart disease, but is also often caused by calcification of a normal valve. Calcification of a normal valve may be associated with atherosclerotic changes in the portion of the aorta closest to the valve.

2 Sep 2013

Study examines impact of stopping smoking on risk of cardiovascular events

Dr Min said: "Smoking is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Studies have identified that quitting smoking can reduce heart attacks and death but have not examined the relationship of this salutary effect on the presence and severity of coronary artery disease. Our study aimed to find out what impact stopping smoking had on the risk of cardiovascular events, death and the severity of CAD."

2 Sep 2013

Research reveals that only 7% of patients survive from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is just 7%, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2013 by Professor Xavier Jouven and Dr Wulfran Bougouin from France.

2 Sep 2013

High waist circumference associated with greatest risk of death in heart attack survivors

Having a big belly increases the risk of death in heart attack survivors, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2013 by Professor Tabassome Simon and Professor Nicolas Danchin from France.

2 Sep 2013

Deaths from cardiovascular disease higher in winter and lower in summer, says doctor

Dr Marques-Vidal said: "Deaths from cardiovascular disease are higher in winter and lower in summer. We decided to conduct a large scale study to see whether cardiovascular risk factors have a seasonal pattern which could explain the seasonality in deaths."

2 Sep 2013

Findings could alter ways in which doctors use platelets to treat traumatic injuries

A new finding could lead to novel treatments to reduce bleeding in trauma and severe infections.

2 Sep 2013

Life expectancy gap growing between older women in rich and poor countries: Study

Measures taken in developed countries to reduce noncommunicable diseases - the leading causes of death globally - have improved the life expectancy of women aged 50 years and older over the last 20 to 30 years.

2 Sep 2013

Royal Philips Electronics launches EPIQ ultrasound system to create ultrasound images

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the launch of EPIQ ultrasound system, offering an entirely new level of clinical confidence with a first-of-its-kind ultrasound architecture that is a totally new approach to creating ultrasound images without compromise.

From Philips Healthcare 31 Aug 2013

Kate Farms announces personal endorsement deals with two professional athletes

Kate Farms, the creator of Komplete Ultimate Shakes, is excited to announce personal endorsement deals with professional auto racing driver,Tristan Nunez and undefeated professional boxer, Gabino Saenz. Komplete is the world's first vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and soy-free ready to go drink meal replacement shake available in three flavors including Vanilla Bliss, Cocoa Fudge and Jav'a Latte and can be purchased nationally at The Vitamin Shoppe.

31 Aug 2013

BUSM professors suggest importance of eliminating healthy obese persons from unnecessary treatments

With soaring obesity rates in the U.S., the American Medical Association has classified obesity as a disease. This major shift in healthcare policy brings much needed medical attention to obese patients.

31 Aug 2013

Researchers identify potential drug target to recover from jet lag, disruptions in circadian system

University of Notre Dame researchers, as part of a collaborative effort, have identified a protein that potentially could be a target for drugs that would help people recover faster from jet lag and better adjust their circadian rhythms during rotational shift work.

31 Aug 2013

Women may need to exercise one day a week to improve strength

A study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) reveals that women over age 60 may need to exercise only one day a week to significantly improve strength and endurance.

31 Aug 2013

New type of gastric sleeve blocks food absorption, may help target obesity epidemic

The rapidly growing obesity epidemic and its complications are estimated to cost the American economy over $140 billion annually due to loss of productivity and medical complications. Attempts to solve this problem using weight loss programs have thus far failed due to low compliance.

31 Aug 2013

New angle for developing drugs to prevent thrombosis and heart attack

Platelets, which allow blood to clot, are at the heart of numerous cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and stroke. New research has uncovered a key platelet protein that could offer a new angle for developing drugs to prevent thrombosis, or dangerous blood clots, in patients who are at high risk such as those with atherosclerosis or a history of heart problems.

31 Aug 2013

EEG marker unlikely to predict epilepsy death

Prolonged postictal generalized electroencephalography suppression is an “inconsistent” finding in patients with epilepsy, say researchers.

30 Aug 2013

Improved pediatric bipolar screen unveiled

Researchers have developed a screening instrument for detecting bipolar disorder in children and adolescents from the general population.

30 Aug 2013

Mayo Clinic’s programs offer hope and treatment to tobacco-dependent patients

Mayo Clinic's Nicotine Dependence Center (NDC) in Rochester is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. As one of the first centers in the country to focus exclusively on treatments for tobacco dependence when it opened in 1988, the NDC has been at the forefront of the battle of nicotine addiction nationally as well as globally, offering the latest education and training programs, advancing research aimed at tobacco dependence interventions and offering treatment approaches to tobacco users.

30 Aug 2013

Scientists identify protein that blocks death of high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have identified a protein that certain high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cells need to survive and have used that knowledge to fashion a more effective method of killing tumor cells. The findings appear in the August 29 edition of the journal Blood.

30 Aug 2013

Viewpoints: Rove says job losses growing under health law; GOP strategists say health overhaul is aiding their path to white house; Mich. Senators who opposed Medicaid expansion gave themselves lifetime medical benefits

Thousands of American higher-education administrators will spend part of Labor Day weekend trying to plumb the meaning of the ideas President Obama dropped on them last week to "reform" the American college and university system.

30 Aug 2013

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Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Research: General practitioners undertreat women with atrial fibrillation

Aortic stenosis doubles in patients with family history of the condition

Study examines impact of stopping smoking on risk of cardiovascular events

Research reveals that only 7% of patients survive from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

High waist circumference associated with greatest risk of death in heart attack survivors

Deaths from cardiovascular disease higher in winter and lower in summer, says doctor

Findings could alter ways in which doctors use platelets to treat traumatic injuries

Life expectancy gap growing between older women in rich and poor countries: Study

Royal Philips Electronics launches EPIQ ultrasound system to create ultrasound images

Kate Farms announces personal endorsement deals with two professional athletes

BUSM professors suggest importance of eliminating healthy obese persons from unnecessary treatments

Researchers identify potential drug target to recover from jet lag, disruptions in circadian system

Women may need to exercise one day a week to improve strength

New type of gastric sleeve blocks food absorption, may help target obesity epidemic

New angle for developing drugs to prevent thrombosis and heart attack

EEG marker unlikely to predict epilepsy death

Improved pediatric bipolar screen unveiled

Mayo Clinic’s programs offer hope and treatment to tobacco-dependent patients

Scientists identify protein that blocks death of high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells

Viewpoints: Rove says job losses growing under health law; GOP strategists say health overhaul is aiding their path to white house; Mich. Senators who opposed Medicaid expansion gave themselves lifetime medical benefits

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