Lowers LDL or 'bad' cholesterol by 55 to 66 percent... Studies find new drugs greatly lower cholesterol Mar 29,`14 WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new class of experimental medicines can dramatically lower cholesterol, raising hopes of a fresh option for people who can't tolerate or don't get enough help from Lipitor and other statin drugs that have been used for this for decades.
New test rules out heart attack for chest pain... Test accurately rules out heart attacks in the ER 30 Mar.`14 WASHINGTON (AP) A simple test appears very good at ruling out heart attacks in people who go to emergency rooms with chest pain, a big public health issue and a huge worry for patients.
Stem cell therapy may help reduce the number of deaths in heart patients... Stem Therapy May Improve Survival of Heart Patients May 02, 2014 ~ A new review of previous scientific studies has concluded that stem cell therapy may help reduce the number of deaths in heart patients. See also: CDC: Thousands of Premature Deaths are Preventable May 02, 2014 ~ Five things kill the majority of the nearly 900,000 Americans who die prematurely each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Women & heart disease research... Age of First Menstruation Linked to Heart Disease in Women December 15, 2014 ~ Most women begin their menstrual cycles at around the age of 13. A new study suggested that those who start menstruating a few years before or after that average appear to be at increased risk of heart disease and stroke. See also: Girls Talk, Provide Guidance and Boost Self-Confidence December 16, 2014 — Halima Adenegan returned to her alma mater, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, in 2012 — four years after she graduated — to start a mentoring program for girls there. She called it Imara Roose; Imara is Swahili for strong, and Roose is a play on the school’s name. The mentors are female college students who volunteer as big sisters and role models.
New Tiny, Wireless Pacemaker... Study: Tiny, Wireless Pacemaker Could Be Surgery-Free Option August 30, 2015 A tiny, wireless pacemaker could offer some heart patients a surgery-free alternative to the traditional devices, a new study found, yet some doctors said there are lingering safety questions and warned patients not to rush to get the new technology.
Kinda looks like Uncle Ferd... Report: Most Hearts in US Adults Older Than Real Age September 01, 2015 - According to the old saying, you're only as young as you feel. But U.S. health experts say the familiar cliche may be deceiving.
Dissolvable stent vs. conventional stent... Study: Dissolvable stent as good as conventional version Oct. 13, 2015 - The device holds an artery open, delivering medicine and helping it heal, before dissipating. See also: Obesity not beneficial for cardiovascular disease patients Oct. 13, 2015 - Considering for weight history eliminated the theoretical obesity paradox, researchers report.
Some discoveries in coronary care... Genetics may increase heart disease risk in women Oct. 21, 2015 - The same gene in men does not appear to increase risk for heart attack. See also: Botox may prevent irregular heartbeat after bypass surgery Oct. 21, 2015 - The toxin was injected into fat pads around the heart, preventing atrial fibrillation in most patients. Related: Cardiac experts pioneer heart failure treatment with device implant Oct. 20, 2015 - Left ventricular assist devices implanted into the hearts of three patients restored blood flow to their hearts.
This is a wonderful advancement in the treatment of heart disease but most people will not be able to afford this. Regardless if they have health insurance,especially if purchased through the exchanges. I have excellent group health I nsurance had two heart attacks and still didn' meet my annual deductible. With deductibles so high your insurance is virtually useless when you have a costly expense.what is happening g is that the middle class is be charged more by insurance companies to help subsidized lowed tax bracket citizens and those still seeking g ER care.the people that needs Insurance the lowest tax bracket and poor and unemployed are not I pactex by the individual mandate and the middle. Lass is still paying for them. Those still supporting the individual mandate and ppaca will soon appose it as their premiums rise and their insurance is virtually worthless, costing more than. It it is worth.
Granny says, "Dat's right - `cause dey got somebody to live for... Married Patients Do Better After Heart Surgery October 29, 2015: Being married reduces mortality after heart surgery, according to a new study.
Pauses for rescue breathing in heart attacks works better than compressions alone... Chest compressions interrupted for rescue breathing saves more lives Nov. 10, 2015 - Although the difference was slight, 1 percent of patients fared better after getting CPR with ventilation -- a significant amount when considering life and death.
Replace it - don't repair it... Study Shows Advantages of Mitral Valve Replacement Over Repair November 10, 2015 - Paients with severe leakage from the mitral valve of the heart who had the valve replaced had significantly lower rates of recurrence and heart failure two years after the procedure than those who underwent surgical repair, according to data presented on Monday.
For controlling blood pressure... Panel suggests preventive statin use for adults over 40 Dec. 22, 2015 - Patients at 10 percent risk for having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years can benefit from the drugs, according to the new recommendation.
Call 911 when symptoms first appear... Study: Sudden cardiac arrest may not be so sudden Dec. 22, 2015 - More than half of patients in the study had symptoms of cardiac arrest between 24 hours and four weeks before having a heart attack.
Bradycardia does not increase risk for heart disease... Slow heart rate does not increase risk for heart disease Jan. 19, 2016 - For most people who don't have symptoms associated with the condition, there is no danger to health.
Granny says, "Dat's right - it's good fer keepin' vampires away too... Garlic extract can help prevent progression of heart disease Jan. 22, 2016 | The new study supports previous research showing the positive benefits of garlic -- fresh, pressed, or aged -- on the heart, arteries and existing cardiovascular diseases. See also: Eating more healthy fats could decrease heart disease risk Jan. 21, 2016 - Decreasing saturated fats and trans fats lowers the risk of death from heart disease, but increasing polyunsaturated fats has a more dramatic effect.
Uncle Ferd says he'd go runnin' with her anytime... Being Fit Could Help Surviving First Heart Attack February 01, 2016 - It is widely known that being fit can reduce the chances of suffering a heart attack, but a new study shows that it also could increase the odds of surviving a heart attack.
Yea, Uncle Ferd says his heart gets a-racin' when he sees a good-lookin' woman... Moments of joy 'can damage heart' Thu, 03 Mar 2016 - The emotional stress that causes chest pains and breathlessness can occur in moments of joy as well as anger, grief and fear, a Swiss study suggests.
FDA panel approves dissolving heart stent... FDA panel approves dissolving heart stent Absorb March 16, 2016 - A final decision from the FDA on approval is expected later this year.
Granny says, "Dat's right - get dat waist size down... Waist size 'strongly predicts' heart disease risk: Study Sunday 3rd April, 2016 - A study involving people with diabetes has shown that belly size is a stronger predictor of a dangerous kind of heart disease than body mass index, researchers said Saturday.
Vitamin D helps damaged hearts... Vitamin D 'heals damaged hearts' Mon, 04 Apr 2016 - Vitamin D supplements may help people with a failing heart, a study suggests.
Broken heart raises risk of heart failure... Broken hearts are at higher risk of failing: study Thu, Apr 07, 2016 - The death of a life partner might trigger an irregular heartbeat, itself potentially life-threatening, the results of new research into the risk of dying from a broken heart showed.
I love cooked Garlic. I add it to something I'm cooking every week and I hardly ever get attacked by vampires.
My father had open heart surgery yesterday. Triple bypass, valve replacement and a maze procedure. He is 86 years old and so far doing fine. Like they say prevention is the best cure and for sure like most people, the old man didn't pay it much attention to it. Neither did I for that matter before I got my own stent. He is at the Munk Cardiac Centre in Toronto General. We were with him during most of the pre-op procedures and that was a real education and I can't say enough about the quality of care for him and the consideration afforded the families. Say what you will about "socialized" medicine, but we are damn glad of it in our family.
