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Study reports catheter ablation is more effective in preventing AFrecurrence

Using catheter ablation to create complete linear lesions around pulmonary veins, proved more effective than the creation of incomplete lesions in preventing recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), reports the GAP-AF study.

25 Jun 2013

Excessive intake of cola and honey can cause fainting and arrhythmia symptoms, shows study

Drinking excessive amounts of cola and eating honey made from the pollen of Rhododendrons can cause unusual syncope (fainting) and symptoms of arrhythmia, report two case studies presented as abstracts at the EHRA EUROPACE 2013 meeting, in Athens 23 to 26 June.

25 Jun 2013

Study questions the beneficial effects of polyphenols on combating cardiovascular disease

Eating fruit or having a glass of red wine is seen as offering health benefits. The benefits are often pinned on polyphenols, natural chemicals—found in foods—referred to as flavonoids and phenolic acids, but also fragments of food proteins called peptides.

25 Jun 2013

Moderate-intensity exercise reduces fat deposits in people with diabetes mellitus

Moderate-intensity exercise reduces fat stored around the heart, in the liver and in the abdomen of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus, even in the absence of any changes in diet, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

25 Jun 2013

First Edition: June 25, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about the Obama administraiton's plans for getting the word about the health law's online marketplaces.

25 Jun 2013

European study to evaluate CardioFocus' HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System in AF patients

CardioFocus, Inc., developer of the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, announces that its HeartLight technology is the focus of a multicenter European clinical study for the treatment of drug-refractory persistent AF.

25 Jun 2013

New ESC cardiac pacing and resynchronization guidelines presented at EHRA EUROPACE meeting

The 2013 ESC Guidelines on Cardiac Pacing and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy- developed in collaboration with the European Heart Rhythm Association, have created a new classification system for bradyarrhythmias according to mechanisms rather than aetiology.

25 Jun 2013

State highlights: Calif. eyes health care for immigrants; New scrutiny for N.Y. home health firms; Examining Ore. insurers' choice on smokers

When Congress passed President Obama's health care overhaul, a critical compromise provision was that immigrants living in the United States illegally would not be allowed access to publicly subsidized health insurance.

25 Jun 2013

Study finds that triple therapy corrects two core defects in type 2 diabetes

Patients with type 2 diabetes fare significantly better if they are started on three medications at the time of diagnosis than if they are prescribed a single drug and have other therapies added later, a San Antonio researcher said June 22 at the 73rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in Chicago.

25 Jun 2013

Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve brings new hope to congenital heart patients

Many adult congenital heart patients have undergone multiple heart surgeries by the time they reach their 20s. Each time surgeons operate on the heart, the risk of complications increases.

25 Jun 2013

Researchers find RNA molecule that interferes with lipoprotein production, reduces hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia, a condition with high levels of fats circulating in the bloodstream, is a known risk factor for various cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. While the Western diet often contributes to high levels of lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides, over-production of the body's own lipoproteins can lead to hyperlipidemia, independent of food intake.

25 Jun 2013

MidMichigan Health, UMHS partner to expand access, quality and level of care for patients

MidMichigan Health and the University of Michigan Health System solidified a partnership on Friday, June 21, 2013, when both health care organizations signed an agreement to affiliate.

25 Jun 2013

Weight loss does not reduce heart disease risks among Type 2 diabetes patients: Study

A landmark study investigating the long-term effects of weight loss on the risks of cardiovascular disease among patients with Type 2 diabetes has now concluded, with significant results to be published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

25 Jun 2013

CytRx reaches targeted enrollment in aldoxorubicin Phase 2b study for treatment of soft tissue sarcoma

CytRx Corporation, a biopharmaceutical research and development company specializing in oncology, announced that it has reached the targeted enrollment of 105 evaluable patients in its international Phase 2b clinical trial with aldoxorubicin as a first-line treatment for soft tissue sarcoma.

25 Jun 2013

Study finds U-shaped association between consumption of fish and risk of developing AF

Moderation seems to be key when it comes to eating fish to prevent atrial fibrillation according to an observational study presented at the EHRA EUROPACE congress held 23 to 26 June in Athens, Greece.

25 Jun 2013

Research shows athletes who switch focus to other objectives are most successful at achieving main career goals

Research suggests that it is Andy Murray's ability to manage his goals, as well as his skill, determination and motivation that makes him such a successful athlete. Murray dropped out of the French Open after a back injury this year, missing out on his goal of playing in four grand slam finals in a row.

24 Jun 2013

Researchers identify biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study

In the largest study of migraines, researchers have found 5 genetic regions that for the first time have been linked to the onset of migraine. This study opens new doors to understanding the cause and biological triggers that underlie migraine attacks.

24 Jun 2013

Study recommends depression screening In AF clinics

Electrophysiologists (EPs) rate the quality of life of patients with Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly better than the patients themselves do, with the greatest level of disagreement about mental health.

24 Jun 2013

AliveCor launches Heart Monitor for iPhone 4, 4S and 5 in UK and Ireland

AliveCor, Inc., a premier digital health company, announced today that its Heart Monitor for iPhone 4, 4S and 5 is now available for purchase in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

24 Jun 2013

Boehringer submits application to EMA for use of Pradaxa for treatment of acute DVT, PE

Boehringer Ingelheim today announced the submission of an application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for use of Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) for the treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE.

24 Jun 2013

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Study reports catheter ablation is more effective in preventing AFrecurrence

Excessive intake of cola and honey can cause fainting and arrhythmia symptoms, shows study

Study questions the beneficial effects of polyphenols on combating cardiovascular disease

Moderate-intensity exercise reduces fat deposits in people with diabetes mellitus

First Edition: June 25, 2013

European study to evaluate CardioFocus' HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System in AF patients

New ESC cardiac pacing and resynchronization guidelines presented at EHRA EUROPACE meeting

State highlights: Calif. eyes health care for immigrants; New scrutiny for N.Y. home health firms; Examining Ore. insurers' choice on smokers

Study finds that triple therapy corrects two core defects in type 2 diabetes

Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve brings new hope to congenital heart patients

Researchers find RNA molecule that interferes with lipoprotein production, reduces hyperlipidemia

MidMichigan Health, UMHS partner to expand access, quality and level of care for patients

Weight loss does not reduce heart disease risks among Type 2 diabetes patients: Study

CytRx reaches targeted enrollment in aldoxorubicin Phase 2b study for treatment of soft tissue sarcoma

Study finds U-shaped association between consumption of fish and risk of developing AF

Research shows athletes who switch focus to other objectives are most successful at achieving main career goals

Researchers identify biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study

Study recommends depression screening In AF clinics

AliveCor launches Heart Monitor for iPhone 4, 4S and 5 in UK and Ireland

Boehringer submits application to EMA for use of Pradaxa for treatment of acute DVT, PE

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