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People in 'crowdsourcing' challenge find defibrillators in Philadelphia

Participants in a "crowdsourcing" challenge in Philadelphia used a smart phone application to locate, photograph and map more than 1,400 automated external defibrillators in public places, according to research ...

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Hospital uses 'lean' manufacturing techniques to speed stroke care

A hospital stroke team used auto industry "lean" manufacturing principles to accelerate treatment times, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.

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Relation of poor sleep quality to resistant hypertension

For people who already have high blood pressure, insomnia can have serious consequences, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions.

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The effect of body mass index on blood pressure varies by race among children

Obesity in black children more severely impacts blood pressure than in white children who are equally overweight, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific ...

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Yogurt consumption, blood pressure, and incident hypertension

Adding more yogurt to your diet without increasing the number of calories you eat may help lower your risk of high blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure ...

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Extreme temperatures may raise risk of premature cardiovascular death

Extreme temperatures during heat waves and cold spells may increase the risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) death, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart ...

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'Mini' stroke can cause major disability, may warrant clot-busters

A transient ischemic attack, TIA or a "mini stroke," can lead to serious disability, but is frequently deemed by doctors too mild to treat, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

Cardiology created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

More pregnant women taking high blood pressure drugs, yet safety unclear

Nearly 5 percent of pregnant women are prescribed drugs to treat high blood pressure, including some drugs that aren't considered safe for mothers or their babies, according to new research in the American Heart Association's ...

Cardiology created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Increasing percentage of patients aware of link between atrial fibrillation and stroke

(Medical Xpress)—Findings from a recent American Heart Association/American Stroke Association survey noted the increased awareness in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation and the correlation between this condition ...

Cardiology created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers identify evidence-based public health interventions for policy makers

Government policies that make healthy foods more affordable, improved sidewalk, street and land-use design to encourage physical activity, and bans on public, workplace or residence smoking are among 43 effective public health ...

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Black stroke survivors face greater risk from high blood pressure

Black people who survived strokes caused by bleeding in the brain were more likely than whites to have high blood pressure a year later – increasing their risk of another stroke, according to a study in the American ...

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Middle-aged adults help their hearts with regular leisure-time physical activities

Middle-aged adults who regularly engage in leisure-time physical activity for more than a decade may enhance their heart health, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

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Consuming flavanol-rich cocoa may enhance brain function

Eating cocoa flavanols daily may improve mild cognitive impairment, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension.

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Implantable defibrillators lead to decrease in cardiac arrests

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators account for one-third of the decrease in cardiac arrests caused by ventricular fibrillation in North-Holland, according to research in Circulation, an American Heart Association jo ...

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Children with heart defects need early evaluation for related disorders

Children born with a congenital heart defect should receive early evaluation, prompt treatment and ongoing follow-up for related developmental disorders affecting brain function, according to a new American Heart Association ...

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