News tagged with cardiovascular events
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CT angiography helps predict heart attack risk
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is an effective tool for determining the risk of heart attacks and other adverse cardiac events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease but no treatable risk factors, ...
Cardiology
Feb 19, 2013 |
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Stopping aspirin therapy after GI bleed ups cardiovascular risk
(HealthDay)—Patients with cardiovascular disease who discontinue low-dose aspirin therapy after peptic ulcer bleeding have a seven-fold higher risk of death or acute cardiovascular event, according to research ...
Cardiology
Feb 04, 2013 |
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Islet transplant may slow progression of atherosclerosis
Minimally invasive islet transplantation for patients with type 1 diabetes achieves insulin independence and reverses the progression of atherosclerosis in the first few years after transplant, according to a University of ...
Diabetes
Jan 28, 2013 |
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Peginesatide safe for anemia in patients undergoing dialysis
(HealthDay)—Peginesatide, a peptide-based erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, is safe and effective in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and anemia as long as they are undergoing dialysis, according ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 24, 2013 |
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Migraine with aura may lead to heart attack, blood clots for women
Women who have migraines with aura, which are often visual disturbances such as flashing lights, may be more likely to have problems with their heart and blood vessels, and those on newer contraceptives may be at higher risk ...
Cardiology
Jan 15, 2013 |
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Fetuin-A levels linked to cardiovascular disease risk
(HealthDay)—In elderly individuals without type 2 diabetes, high levels of fetuin-A, a protein that inhibits arterial calcification and insulin action, is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular ...
Diabetes
Jan 08, 2013 |
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Metformin cuts cardio events in high-risk type 2 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Metformin therapy significantly reduces cardiovascular events in high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes compared to treatment with glipizide, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in ...
Diabetes
Jan 08, 2013 |
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Supportive role models, coping lead to better health in poor teens
Low-income teenagers who have supportive role models and engage in adaptive strategies have lower levels of a marker for cardiovascular risk than low-income teens without such resources, according to a new study.
Health
Dec 20, 2012 |
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Stop-smoking drug Chantix may carry heart risks, FDA warns
(HealthDay)—People who take the prescription quit-smoking drug Chantix may be at higher risk for cardiovascular problems, and doctors should weigh the risks of the drug against it benefits, the U.S. Food ...
Medications
Dec 13, 2012 |
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A large-scale trial testing the intensity of cytoreductive therapy to prevent cardiovascular events
In the first randomized clinical trial assessing the proper target hematocrit level, or percentage of red blood cells that should be maintained in patients with polycythemia vera (PV), researchers have concluded that the ...
Medical research
Dec 09, 2012 |
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Risk of blood clots two-fold for women with polycystic ovary syndrome on combined pill
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are taking combined oral contraceptives have a 2-fold risk of blood clots compared with women without the disorder who take contraceptives, states a study published in CMAJ (Canad ...
Medications
Dec 03, 2012 |
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Managing erectile dysfunction, comorbid diseases linked
(HealthDay)—Diagnosis and management of erectile dysfunction (ED) improves health outcomes for men with comorbid diseases, and vice versa, according to research published online Nov. 15 in The Journal of ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 03, 2012 |
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Analysis of conflicting fish oil studies finds that omega-3 fatty acids still matter
Literally hundreds of clinical trials, including some that have gained widespread attention, have been done on the possible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of heart disease – producing conflicting results, ...
Health
Nov 28, 2012 |
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Unemployment may be associated with increased heart attack risk
Unemployment, multiple job losses and short periods without work may be associated with increased risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI, heart attack), according to a report published Online First by Archives of Internal Me ...
Cardiology
Nov 19, 2012 |
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No elevated 10-year risk of heart disease for people who become ill during a large E. coli outbreak
According to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), people who became ill during the Walkerton, Ontario, Escherichia coli O157:H7outbreak were not at greater risk of heart disease or stroke 10 years l ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 19, 2012 |
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