News tagged with heart patients

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History of stroke and coronary heart disease—a fatal combination

(Medical Xpress)—Heart and cerebro-vascular disorders represent the two leading causes of death throughout the world. They are sometimes combined in a single patient and their combination represents both ...

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

Study finds strong link between income inequality and readmission risk, but not mortality

The authors estimate nearly 40,000 extra admissions to hospital as a result of income inequality over the three year study period.

Health created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Watch and wait' approach often best for older patients with kidney cancer

(HealthDay)—Sometimes, simply watching and waiting is a safe alternative to surgery for older patients with small kidney tumors, a new study suggests.

Cancer created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Yoga helps the heart, researchers say

The same kind of exercise that can bring peace to your mind may bring peace to your heart as well.

Cardiology created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fish oil may protect dialysis patients from sudden cardiac death

Medical literature long has touted the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the heart. But until now, researchers have not studied the potential benefit for people on hemodialysis, who are among the highest-risk patients for ...

Cardiology created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chest pain prior to a heart attack can protect the heart

Patients who experience chest pain in the 24 hours preceding a heart attack, also called preinfarction angina, have smaller heart attacks and improved cardiac function in the contemporary cardiac stenting era, researchers ...

Cardiology created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mini stroke symptoms quickly fade, but patients remain at risk

Each year, as many as 500,000 Americans experience mini strokes called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).

Cardiology created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Taking insulin for type 2 diabetes could expose patients to greater risk of health complications

Examining the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) - data that characterises about 10% of the UK population - a team of researchers from Cardiff University's School of Medicine looked at the risk of death for patients ...

Diabetes created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

High risk of cardiovascular diseases amongst Swedish-born and immigrant MS patients

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) run a high risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, regardless of migration background. According to principal investigator Tahereh ...

Neuroscience created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Diabetes distresses bone marrow stem cells by damaging their microenvironment

New research has shown the presence of a disease affecting small blood vessels, known as microangiopathy, in the bone marrow of diabetic patients. While it is well known that microangiopathy is the cause of renal damage, ...

Diabetes created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Setting the stage for a new paradigm in treatment of heart failure

Despite a substantial increase in the number of people suffering the debilitating and often deadly effects of heart failure, treatments for the condition have not advanced significantly for at least 10 years. An analysis ...

Cardiology created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Implanted defibrillator patients prefer device off if very ill, survey finds

(HealthDay)—Most heart patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) would prefer to switch off the device if they had an advanced illness, new research suggests.

Cardiology created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study clarifies antidepressant contribution to arrhythmia risk

A 2011 warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the popular antidepressant citalopram (Celexa) left many patients and physicians with more questions than answers. Now an analysis of the medical records of ...

Medications created Jan 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Argentine woman gives birth after heart transplant

In what doctors Tuesday said was a medical first, an Argentine woman with a transplanted heart gave birth to a baby girl following an in vitro fertilization.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jan 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Public report national audit of percutaneous coronary interventional procedures 2011

The 2011 annual report of the National Audit of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) highlights the significant progress within hospitals to expand PCI services to treat more patients with acute coronary ...

Cardiology created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0