News tagged with cardiovascular function


Scientists identify culprit in obesity-associated high blood pressure

Obesity and its related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke are among the most challenging of today's healthcare concerns.

Medical research created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Chronic kidney disease increases risk of death for both women and men

A new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Chronic Kidney Disease Prognosis Consortium (CKD-PC) found that in general chronic kidney disease is similarly associated with a higher risk of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women must do more to reap same positive health outcomes as men, research suggests

More than one-third of Americans are obese, and these individuals often experience accompanying health issues, such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems. In response to the so-called "obesity epidemic," many medical ...

Health created Jan 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers identify target to help protect kidney patients' heart health

Blocking the receptor for proteins that constrict blood vessels reduces markers of heart-related problems in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Treat snoring to avoid deadly heart failure

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea have the same early cardiovascular damage as diabetics, according to research presented at EUROECHO and other Imaging Modalities 2012. The study1 was presented by Dr Raluca Mincu from ...

Sleep apnea created Dec 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pilates is beneficial adjunctive therapy in heart failure

(HealthDay)—Pilates exercises may be a beneficial adjunctive treatment for patients with heart failure, offering functional capacity improvements, according to a study published in the December issue of ...

Cardiology created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Physical exercise improves gait speed, muscle strength, fitness in patients with Parkinson's disease

Physical exercise, including treadmill, stretching and resistance exercises, appears to improve gait speed, muscle strength and fitness for patients with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a report of a randomized clinical ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Some heart patients may respond differently to anti-platelet drugs

The cause of heart attacks or strokes among some patients treated with anti-platelet drugs may be different than for patients who have undergone surgical procedures to restore blood flow, according to researchers at Duke ...

Cardiology created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New paper examines shifting gears in the circadian clock of the heart

A new study conducted by a team of scientists led by Giles Duffield, assistant professor of biological sciences and a member of the Eck Institute for Global Health at the University of Notre Dame focuses on the circadian ...

Cardiology created Oct 23, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sitting for hours daily might boost your kidney disease risk: study

(HealthDay)—People who spend a lot of time sitting are at increased risk for kidney disease, according to a new study.

Health created Oct 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Low birth weight may increase risk for cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and diabetes

Being underweight at birth may have consequences above and beyond the known short-term effects says a research report published in the October 2012 issue of The FASEB Journal. The report shows that rats with a low birth ...

Pediatrics created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Chronic kidney disease a warning sign independent of hypertension or diabetes

Two new studies from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Chronic Kidney Disease Prognosis Consortium found that the presence of chronic kidney disease itself can be a strong indicator of the risk of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cardiovascular risk evaluation for all men should include assessment of sexual function

Assessment of sexual function should be incorporated into cardiovascular risk evaluation for all men, regardless of the presence or absence of known cardiovascular disease, according to Dr. Ajay Nehra, lead author of a report ...

Cardiology created Aug 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Global platelet reactivity and high risk ACS patients

Global platelet reactivity is more effective than responsiveness to clopidogrel in identifying acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients at high risk of ischemic events, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012.

Cardiology created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The mechanistic effects of spironalactone in diastolic heart failure

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists should be considered as a treatment option in hypertensive patients with diastolic heart failure, said Professor Burkert Pieske presenting results today of the Aldosterone Receptor Blockade ...

Cardiology created Aug 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0