News tagged with heart disease risk

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Two studies show power of epidemiology research: Underscore need to address health disparities

Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS-SOL)—which will be presented at the American Heart Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles on Nov. 5 and published in the Nov. 7 issue of the Journal of the American Me ...

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

A simpler way to predict heart failure

(Medical Xpress)—The most widely used models for predicting heart failure rely on a complex combination of lifestyle, demographic, and cardiovascular risk factor information.

Cardiology created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Telltale visible signs of aging may predict heart disease

If you look old, your heart may feel old, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012.

Cardiology created Nov 06, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Clogged heart arteries can foreshadow stroke

Blockages in your heart arteries could mean you're more likely to have a stroke, even if you're considered low risk, according to research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

Cardiology created Feb 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fast walking and jogging halve development of heart disease and stroke risk factors

Daily activities, such as fast walking and jogging, can curb the development of risk factors for heart disease and stroke by as much as 50 percent, whereas an hour's daily walk makes little difference, indicates research ...

Cardiology created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

In Qatar, diabetes is high risk factor for heart attack and stroke

(Medical Xpress)—Diabetes tops the list of preventable conditions and risk factors associated with heart attack and stroke in Qatar, according to a study appearing in the inaugural issue of the Journal of Local and Global He ...

Cardiology created Mar 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Omega-3 supplements no help against repeat heart trouble: review

(HealthDay) -- Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements won't protect against repeat heart attacks, strokes or other cardiovascular problems, a new analysis indicates.

Cardiology created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cardio risks need evaluation before prescribing statins

(HealthDay)—Physicians may not adequately consider a patient's cardiovascular risk when prescribing statins as preventive therapy, according to a research letter published online March 11 in JAMA Internal Me ...

Cardiology created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Pot belly boosts risk of sudden cardiac death: study

(HealthDay) -- A "spare tire" around the midsection raises the odds of sudden cardiac death in obese people, a new study finds.

Health created May 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cholesterol study points to new drugs

(Medical Xpress)—Insight into how our bodies make cholesterol could lead to treatments with fewer side-effects than existing drugs.

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

Manipulating calcium accumulation in blood vessels may provide a new way to treat heart disease

Hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, is the primary cause of heart disease. It is caused by calcium accumulation in the blood vessels, which leads to arteries becoming narrow and stiff, obstructing blood flow and ...

Cardiology created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Genetic studies lay the foundations for anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent heart disease

Two large international meta-analyses published Online First in The Lancet provide compelling new evidence that interleukin-6 receptor (IL6R), a protein involved in inflammatory signaling, has a causal role in the develo ...

Cardiology created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

HPS2-THRIVE trial: Side-effects cause a quarter of heart patients to stop treatment

The largest randomised study of the vitamin niacin in patients with occlusive arterial disease (narrowing of the arteries) has shown a significant increase in adverse side-effects when it is combined with statin treatment.

Cardiology created Feb 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ultrasounds spot heart disease early in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Special echocardiograms show promise for early detection of a potentially deadly complication in rheumatoid arthritis: heart disease, Mayo Clinic research shows. The findings were being presented at The European League Against ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Jun 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

In seriously ill kids, obesity may be tied to higher death risk: study

(HealthDay News) —Obese children hospitalized for certain serious illnesses may have a higher risk of dying than thinner patients, a new research review suggests.

Pediatrics created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0