Heart Care News
With so many new developments in the field of cardiovascular medicine happening every day, it is important for you and your family to keep abreast of the latest healthcare news. Here, you will find the latest healthcare news and information as it relates to the many different types of heart disease, prevention, treatments, and research. For more information, always consult your physician.
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Heart Failure Hospital Admissions Continue to Rise
The number of Americans admitted to hospitals for heart failure has jumped in recent years, and the trend almost certainly will continue, says a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. (more) |
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Monday, September 01, 2008
"Silent Strokes" Different than TIAs, Experts Say
If you are an older American with no major health problems, chances are about one in 10 that you have had a stroke and did not know it, according to a report in the medical journal Stroke. (more) |
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Friday, August 01, 2008
Some Fats Actually May Help the Heart
Fewer than half of Americans realize there are two types of dietary fat that actually help their hearts, a new survey shows. (more) |
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Heart Disease in Men Linked to Teen Years
Normal developmental changes during the teenage years leave young adult men at higher risk of heart disease than their female counterparts, researchers report in the journal Circulation. (more) |
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Sunday, June 01, 2008
Heart Failure a Concern for Non-Cardiac Surgeries
Older persons with heart failure face heightened odds of complications and death after non-cardiac surgeries, according to a study reported in the medical journal Anesthesiology. (more) |
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Thursday, May 01, 2008
Triglycerides Linked to Risk for Heart Disease
High levels of triglycerides are strong predictors of cardiac trouble and this strengthens the case for including measurement of the blood fats in prevention programs, says a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. (more) |
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
MRI Improves Acute Stroke Diagnosis
Comparison of two imaging techniques for the emergency diagnosis of acute stroke shows that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide a more sensitive diagnosis than computed tomography (CT) for acute ischemic stroke. (more) |
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Heart Guidelines for Women Recommend Aspirin for All
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released updated guidelines for prevention of cardiovascular disease in women recommending that routine low-dose aspirin should be considered for women of all ages to prevent strokes. (more) |
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Monday, February 19, 2007
Heart Risks and Metabolic Syndrome Linked
cluster of cardiac factors known as "metabolic syndrome" is a strong indicator of increased risk of heart disease, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Waltzing Your Way to a Stronger Heart
Why walk your way to better heart health when you can waltz? That is the question posed by researchers who have found that waltzing improves heart function and quality of life among chronic heart failure patients.
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