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May 29, 2014
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Cardiology
Weight-loss surgery may help prevent heart rhythm disorder
(HealthDay)—Weight-loss surgery not only helps obese people drop pounds, but it may also prevent the dangerous heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation, according to new research.
May 8, 2014
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Neuroscience
Researcher discovers the mechanisms that link brain alertness and increased heart rate
George Washington University (GW) researcher David Mendelowitz, Ph.D., was recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience for his research on how heart rate increases in response to alertness in the brain. Specifically, ...
May 6, 2014
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Cardiology
Memory impairment prevalent in elderly with heart failure
(HealthDay)—For older adults with chronic heart failure, memory impairment is common, with impairment correlating positively with heart failure severity, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of The American ...
Apr 3, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stressful situations show the head and the heart don't always agree
(Medical Xpress)—The head and the heart of people who suffer from high levels of anxiety react to stressful situations differently, researchers at the University of Birmingham have found.
Mar 27, 2014
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Medications
Pfizer recalls some antidepressants after drug mixup
(HealthDay)—Two lots of Pfizer's antidepressant drug Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) are being recalled because they may contain capsules of another drug called Tikosyn (dofetilide), which is used to treat heart rhythm disorders.
Mar 8, 2014
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Cardiology
Heart attack risk rises in hours after angry outburst, study finds
(HealthDay)—A new study might supply another reason to keep your cool under stress. Researchers say angry outbursts may raise your odds for a heart attack or stroke in the hours after the incident.
Mar 4, 2014
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Cardiology
Symptoms of depression causally linked to risk of coronary heart disease in UK
A report that will be published tomorrow provides strong evidence that the symptoms of depressive disorder are causally associated with the risk of coronary heart disease, and as such should be considered a potentially modifiable ...
Feb 4, 2014
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Cardiology
Researchers report new method to detect key indicator of heart diseases
A team that includes Dartmouth College researchers has discovered a new way to detect cardiolipin, a key indicator of heart diseases and some genetic disorders.
Jan 16, 2014
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Cardiology
Mental disorders lead to greater heart disease risk, study shows
(Medical Xpress)—Men with mental disorders are more at risk of developing coronary heart disease, according to a study by the Universities of Southampton and Edinburgh.
Dec 9, 2013
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