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Cardiovascular disease risk in women higher than you think

In conjunction with International Women's Day, the European Cardiology Society reminds women that they may be at a greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) than they think.

8 Mar 2013

AKAP protein alterations implicated in bipolar disorder

Researchers have found increased cellular expression of the postsynaptic signaling protein AKAP5/79 in the anterior cingulate cortex of patients with bipolar disorder.

8 Mar 2013

Pharmacist-led intervention combats hypertension

A home-based intervention led by clinical pharmacists and involving an internet monitoring tool results in marked reductions in blood pressure, say researchers.

8 Mar 2013

Marked seasonal variation in COPD exacerbations

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are significantly more likely to experience exacerbations during the winter than summer months, research shows.

8 Mar 2013

Heart failure risk identified in people with insomnia

People with insomnia appear to be at increased risk for developing heart failure, findings from a large Norwegian cohort study show.

8 Mar 2013

Survey: 44% of German women do not play sport or spend any time on intensive workouts

A new survey reveals that 44 per cent of German women did not play competitive sport or spend any time on intensive workouts such as running or cycling, in a given week. German women remain reluctant to devote any time to competitive sport, despite being more physically active than their European counterparts in Britain, Denmark, Sweden and France, according to a new multi-national survey on sport and exercise habits.

8 Mar 2013

Patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression without NRTIs

A new multi-site study reveals patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression - the primary goal of HIV therapy - without incorporating the traditional class of HIV medications into their treatment regimen.

8 Mar 2013

Computerized discharge tool with decision support features facilitates improved heart care

The use of electronic discharge orders aimed at providing evidence-based decision support and clear instructions to heart failure patients helped increase compliance with quality care measures and lowered hospital readmission rates, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2013

Cardiac rehab program may reduce death rate in women with coronary artery disease

Women with coronary artery disease who completed a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program were two-thirds less likely to die compared to those who were not referred to the program.

8 Mar 2013

Failure to use aspirin before angioplasty increases death rate

Despite recommendations from leading medical groups, a surprising number of patients are not given aspirin before artery-clearing coronary angioplasty and stenting, and those patients have a significantly higher in-hospital death rate, according to research from a Michigan network being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2013

Patients with PTSD more likely to develop insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and heart disease

Patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a significantly higher risk of developing insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, placing them at greater risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. Researchers say public health interventions are urgently needed to prevent PTSD-related metabolic disorder at its early, reversible stage.

8 Mar 2013

Jersey Shore’s Bariatric Surgery Program helps obese people to lose weight

For the obese community, the benefits of weight-loss surgery go beyond what the eye can see. Jersey Shore University Medical Center's Bariatric Surgery Program offers the education and tools necessary for people to make the life changing decision of losing weight.

8 Mar 2013

Telemedicine use appears to help urban communities achieve blood pressure goals

Using a telemedicine system to engage people in underserved, urban communities to measure and report their blood pressure remotely-outside of the doctor's office-appears to help them achieve blood pressure goals and improve adherence to lifestyle changes and medication recommendations, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2013

Being overweight from young age can lead to heavier hearts later in life

Being overweight, especially from a young age, appears to lead to a bigger heart later in life, a condition that has been linked to serious heart problems and even death, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2013

Upheaval caused by Hurricane Katrina seems to have disrupted heart attack timing

The upheaval caused by Hurricane Katrina seems to have disrupted the usual timing of heart attacks, shifting peak frequency from weekday mornings to weekend nights, in a change in pattern that persisted a full five years after the storm, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2013

Toshiba introduces Aplio 500 and 300 CV ultrasound systems

To help clinicians more accurately and efficiently diagnose cardiovascular disease, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces the Aplio 500 and Aplio 300 CV ultrasound systems.

8 Mar 2013

Researchers discover significant crisis-period spike in heart attacks in Greece

Heart attack rates have spiked in Greece since the start of the country's financial crisis, especially among women and residents older than 45, according to a study of patient records being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2013

TV ads may drive over-diagnosis of high cholesterol and over-treatment with statins

Television advertising may drive over-diagnosis of high cholesterol and over-treatment with statins, according to a new study¹ by Dr. Jeff Niederdeppe from Cornell University in the US and colleagues. It appears that a trip to the doctor enquiring about statins advertised on TV often leads to a prescription.

8 Mar 2013

African-American women with breast cancer more likely to develop heart failure

African-American women who survive breast cancer are more likely to develop heart failure than other women who have beaten the disease, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2013

Minor weight loss may increase risk of cardiac events among patients implanted with CRT-D

Even minor weight loss is associated with worse health outcomes among patients implanted with a certain type of defibrillator known as cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D), according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2013

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Cardiovascular disease risk in women higher than you think

AKAP protein alterations implicated in bipolar disorder

Pharmacist-led intervention combats hypertension

Marked seasonal variation in COPD exacerbations

Heart failure risk identified in people with insomnia

Survey: 44% of German women do not play sport or spend any time on intensive workouts

Patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression without NRTIs

Computerized discharge tool with decision support features facilitates improved heart care

Cardiac rehab program may reduce death rate in women with coronary artery disease

Failure to use aspirin before angioplasty increases death rate

Patients with PTSD more likely to develop insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and heart disease

Jersey Shore’s Bariatric Surgery Program helps obese people to lose weight

Telemedicine use appears to help urban communities achieve blood pressure goals

Being overweight from young age can lead to heavier hearts later in life

Upheaval caused by Hurricane Katrina seems to have disrupted heart attack timing

Toshiba introduces Aplio 500 and 300 CV ultrasound systems

Researchers discover significant crisis-period spike in heart attacks in Greece

TV ads may drive over-diagnosis of high cholesterol and over-treatment with statins

African-American women with breast cancer more likely to develop heart failure

Minor weight loss may increase risk of cardiac events among patients implanted with CRT-D

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