News tagged with cardiology
Estrogen levels tied to risk for sudden cardiac death in study
(HealthDay)—Higher levels of the hormone estrogen are associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death in men and women, a new study suggests.
Cardiology
May 11, 2013 |
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Half the recommended exercise can cut risk of serious illness
Doing just half the amount of recommended exercise can be enough to reduce the risk of serious illness, research from the Department for Health have found.
Cardiology
May 08, 2013 |
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Less than half of deaths after angioplasty result of procedure, study shows
Only 42 percent of the deaths occurring within 30 days of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) were attributable to complications from the procedure, according to a Cleveland Clinic study published online in the Journal of ...
Cardiology
May 07, 2013 |
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Increased risk of heart attack and death with progressive coronary artery calcium buildup
Patients with increasing accumulations of coronary artery calcium were more than six times more likely to suffer from a heart attack or die from heart disease than patients who didn't have increasing accumulations, according ...
Cardiology
May 02, 2013 |
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ESC guide on new oral anticoagulant drugs
A practical guide on the use of the new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) has been produced by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). A guide was needed to summarise existing information ...
Cardiology
Apr 26, 2013 |
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Gene regenerates heart tissue, critical finding for heart failure prevention
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a specific gene that regulates the heart's ability to regenerate after injuries.
Genetics
Apr 17, 2013 |
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Drug-facilitated weight loss benefits cardiometabolic status
(HealthDay)—Obese and overweight patients with dyslipidemia or hypertension treated with phentermine and topiramate extended-release (PHEN/TPM ER) for weight loss had significant improvements in cardiovascular ...
Cardiology
Apr 12, 2013 |
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Risk of new-onset diabetes varies with different statins
(HealthDay)—Different types and doses of statins seem to correlate with distinct risks of developing new-onset diabetes mellitus (DM), according to a meta-analysis published in the April 15 issue of The Am ...
Cancer
Apr 11, 2013 |
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Low risk with normal coronary arteries, nonobstructive CAD
(HealthDay)—Patients who experience acute chest pain, and have nonobstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), as determined by coronary computed tomographic angiography, have similarly benign outcomes as ...
Cardiology
Apr 05, 2013 |
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Mortality predictors in CV implantable device infection ID'd
(HealthDay)—Infective endocarditis related to a cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED), corticosteroid therapy, and other comorbidities are tied to reduced short- and long-term survival, according ...
Cardiology
Apr 04, 2013 |
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Fitness, obesity independently affect cardiometabolic risk
(HealthDay)—Fitness and obesity are independently associated with cardiometabolic (CM) risk, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Cardiology
Apr 03, 2013 |
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All water pills not equally effective against heart failure
Loop diuretics, more commonly known as water pills, are the most widely prescribed heart failure medications, but few studies had extensively compared their effectiveness until Yale School of Medicine researchers examined ...
Cardiology
Apr 01, 2013 |
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Link between faster 'biological' aging and risk of developing age-related diseases
An international team of scientists led by the University of Leicester has found new evidence that links faster 'biological' ageing to the risk of developing several age-related diseases - including heart disease, multiple ...
Genetics
Mar 27, 2013 |
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Simple breath test might diagnose heart failure
(HealthDay)—An experimental breath test, designed to quickly identify patients suffering from heart failure simply by analyzing the contents of a single exhaled breath, has demonstrated promise in early ...
Cardiology
Mar 25, 2013 |
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Stayin' alive—delivering resuscitation messages to the public
Four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home, and unless the public are trained in resuscitation many people die before emergency services get to them.
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Mar 22, 2013 |
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Cardiology
Cardiology (from Greek καρδίᾱ, kardiā, "heart"; and -λογία, -logia) is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the heart (specifically the human heart). The field includes diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Physicians who specialize in this field of medicine are called cardiologists.
Cardiologists should not be confused with cardiac surgeons, cardiothoracic and cardiovascular, who are surgeons who perform cardiac surgery via sternotomy — open operative procedures on the heart and great vessels.
For more information about Cardiology, read the full article at
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