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Sudden Cardiac Death Linked to Slower Electrical Currents: Study

According to the latest study electrical impulses taking a few split seconds longer to traverse lower heart chambers might cause sudden cardiac death (SCD) among men.

Intake of Calcium Supplements Double Heart Attack Risk

Researchers have warned to take calcium supplements with caution as it could increase the risk of heart attack. Furthermore, boosting overall calcium

Thousands Of Lives Can be Saved From Heart Attacks By Simple Checks

Filling out a simple lifestyle checklist could prevent thousands of fatal heart attacks and strokes by identifying people who suffer from the "silent killer" say experts.

Retinal Vessel Diameter and CVD Risk in African Americans With Type 1 Diabetes: Study

According to a report in the May issue of iArchives of Ophthalmology/i, a JAMA Network publication among African Americans with type 1 diabetes mellitus,

Research Sheds Light on Open Heart Surgery and Kidney Disease Patients

A study appearing in an upcoming issue of the iJournal of the American Society of Nephrology/i (JASN) says that one type of open heart surgery is

History of Palpitation Increases Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

Adults who have a history of palpitations and hypertension are at a greater risk of having atrial fibrillation compared to those without such a history, a new study has revealed.

Aortic Aneurysm Treatment can be Monitored by Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound

Using contrast enhanced ultrasound is an effective way of monitoring patients undergoing endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms without any

Exercise Testing in Patients After Coronary Revascularization Probed

Repeated revascularization may not benefit asymptomatic patients who undergo treadmill exercise echocardiography (ExE) after coronary revascularization who may be identified as being at high risk.

Link Between Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease

Beijing Olympics study reveals biological association between air pollution and cardiovascular health. The results of their study appear this week

Guidance for When to Use Cardiac Catheterization to Look for Heart Problems

Research has shown that cardiac catheterization is performed extensively in the United States each year and may often be the best method to diagnose heart problems.

Rescue to Dying Soldiers In Remote Areas With Liquid Shot To Heart

An injection to steady the heart ensuing an immense blood loss may well save wounded soldiers or injured civilians in remote locations, posits an Australian scientist.

CPR And Shocks To The Heart From Bystanders Least Likely to Black Cardiac Arrest Victims

If stricken outside hospitals, black cardiac arrest victims are less likely to get bystander CPR and defibrillation on the scene than white patients,

Lifesaving Devices Missing Near the Scene of Three-quarters of Cardiac Arrests, Penn Study Reveals

Over 75 percent of cardiac arrest victims are stricken too far away from an automated external defibrillator for the lifesaving device. It is in fact

Faster Treatment for Heart Attack Patients Taken to Hospitals Equipped to Perform Angioplasties

New research indicates that heart attack patients who were rushed directly to hospitals equipped to do angioplasties received treatment significantly

Patient Costs High in Hospitals Performing Expensive Heart Procedures

A new study out of Yale has indicated that hospitals that perform expensive, invasive cardiovascular procedures on a disproportionate number of patients are more costly for all heart failure patients.

Fresh Imaging May Well Improve to Identify Potential Folks Benefiting From ICDs

Cardiologists could have a novel way to identify people who are at the highest risk of sudden cardiac arrest and the most likely to benefit from getting

Does Distance Make Heart Grow Fonder?

In this age of chasing the dollar, long-distance relationships have almost become a norm. New Delhi-based Pritha Mishra, 25, is in a fix. Her boyfriend

Millions can be Protected from Heart Attack Via New Cholesterol Jab

Researchers claim that a new cholesterol-busting injection is a potential breakthrough in the battle against heart attacks and strokes. The medical

Improvement Noted in Survival Rates for Mitral Valve Heart Surgery Patients

Yale School of Medicine researchers are reporting that patients with mitral regurgitation, a type of valvular heart disease, are living longer after surgery.

Psoriasis Heightens Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Researchers have for the first time discovered preclinical evidence demonstrating that psoriasis leads to cardiovascular disease. The link between

It's Safe to Have Sex After Heart Attack: Study

Patients who have suffered heart attack can return to a healthy sex life if they receive medical counsel before leaving the hospital, reveals a new study.

Compound Found in Onion may Prevent Fatal Blood Clots

A compound commonly found in onions can be used in preventing fatal blood clots associated with heart attacks and strokes, potentially saving thousands

Standard Heart Failure Treatment Not Influenced by Racial Considerations

A study at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has suggested that a traditional treatment for heart failure appears to be equally protective in preventing

Costs of Sudden Cardiac Death Screening Outweigh Its Benefits: Study

A recent study evaluated the benefits and costs of screening programs for the prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in children. The authors found

Worse Health! Report Heart Patients With Distressed Personality

After having devices implanted to ensure proper heart rhythm, people with a distressed (Type D) personality reported worse health than other patients,

New Discovery Paves Way for Better Heart Disease Treatments

The location and effect of abnormal heart proteins that cause cardiac failure have been discovered by researchers. This new finding points to potential

Heart Attack Survivors Dwelling Close to Major Roadways Face Higher Death Risks

Heart attack survivors living around 100 meters (328 feet) or less from a major U.S. roadway face greater risk of death from all causes, states new research

Versatile Immune Cells Play Dual Roles in Human Skin: Research

The ongoing controversy about whether Langerhans cells (LCs) in human skin function to suppress the immune response and promote tolerance to normal human

Cardiovascular Prevention to be Implemented With New Guidelines Offering Brief Messages

Newest cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention guidelines have been revised to generate a user friendly document with crisp messages that grants better

Thrombus Aspiration and Stents Foster Similar Outcomes After Angioplasty

In patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), thrombus aspiration (TA) during angioplasty provides long-term outcomes similar

Relevance of Benchmarks Among CABG Patients Receiving Insulin Infusions Debated

When perioperative continuous insulin infusion protocols are implemented, achieving Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) benchmarks for glycemic control

Regional Variation in Rates of Cardiac Procedures on the Rise in Michigan: Study

According to a report released today by the Center for Healthcare Research (and) Transformation (CHRT) the regional differences in rates of cardiac procedures

City Centre Pollution Boosts Risk of Calcium Build-up in Arteries

City centre residents are more likely to suffer from coronary artery calcification (CAC) than people who live in less polluted areas, shows study published in Journal of Internal Medicine.

DNA from Heart Cells Could Trigger Inflammation in Heart

An international team of researchers has found that inflammation of heart among people who have suffered from heart attacks is caused by the body's immune

MicroRNA to Repair Damaged Heart Cells

MicroRNA - small molecules that control gene expression regenerates damaged heart cells, say researchers. Using microRNA is simpler than many

New Technique Could Improve Heart Attack Prediction

A prize-winning research project funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), has tested a new imaging method which could aid in perk up how doctors

Urban Residents More Likely To Develop Heart Disease

People living in urban areas are twice as likely as are their country counterparts to suffer from coronary artery calcification (CAC), a condition that leads to heart disease.

Intense Light May Help Treat Heart Attacks

There are many ways like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), aspirin and clot-busters to prevent heart attacks. Now researchers have found that intense

Dark Chocolate Reduces Heart Disease Risk

In a recent study it was found that dark chocolate lowers risk of cardiovascular disease by improving glucose levels and lipid profiles. In

Fat Surrounding Coronary Artery Increases Risk of Atherosclerosis

A new study conducted by researchers at UC has found that the risk of coronary artery disease may be increased by the presence of fat surrounding the outside of left coronary artery.

Salt Tax Capable of Cutting Down Cardiovascular Disease Deaths

Each year the deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be reduced by 2-3 per cent through voluntary industry reductions in salt content and taxation

Women at Disadvantage in Receiving Heart Disease Treatment, Globally

In comparison to men, inferior or less aggressive treatment is given to women with acute coronary syndrome (and) #8727; (ACS), states three large studies presented today at the World Congress of Cardiology.

Cardiovascular Disease Epidemic Causes Noted Via Largest-Ever Risk Factor Study In India

The Indian Heart Watch (IHW) study has disclosed the reality underlying the incidence, awareness, treatment and management of key risk factors that aggravate

Forced Body Cooling May Reduce Deaths In Cardiac Arrest Patients

Forced body cooling or therapeutic hypothermia may significantly reduce death risk in patients who suffered sudden cardiac arrest, according to a study.

American Scientists Convert Scar Tissue into Working Heart Muscle

Scientists at a California-based research institute have managed to repair a damaged heart by converting scar tissue into working heart muscle. Gladstone

Middle East Patients With RHD Not Being Admitted in Time to Prevent Heart Surgery

A new study presented at the World Congress of Cardiology has shed light on the lack of effective treatment for patients with rheumatic heart disease

Gum Disease Does Not Increase Risk of Heart Attack: AHA

The American Heart Association has released a statement saying that contrary to widespread belief, there is no evidence that gum disease could increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Protect Your Heart Health With Positive Feelings

Several studies in the last few decades have shown depression, anger, anxiety, hostility and other negative states can be bad for cardiovascular health.

Testosterone Supplements Benefit Heart Failure Patients

Testosterone supplements by injections, patch or gel help heart failure patients breathe better and exercise more, reveals research published in iCirculation Heart Failure/i.

Turmeric Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Attacks in Bypass Surgery Patients

A new study conducted by researchers in Thailand has found that Turmeric, a spice used in making curry, can help reduce the risk of heart attacks among patients who have undergone bypass surgeries.