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Feeling down and out could break your heart, literally
New data published in the March 17, 2009, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggest that relatively healthy women with severe depression are at increased risk of cardiac events, including sudden cardiac death (SCD) and fatal coronary heart disease (CHD). view more (2009-03-10)
Sex inequalities found in primary care treatment of heart disease
A study in this week's BMJ reports that treatment of heart disease in primary care is systematically biased towards men, despite no suggestion of sex differences in the management of these patients in England's national service framework for coronary heart disease. Data for over 5,000 men and women with ischaemic heart disease in the Trent health... view more... (2001-04-03)
Study highlights benefits of drug-eluting stents in coronary revascularisation (pp 558, 583)
A pooled analysis of 11 previously published trials provides evidence that drug-eluting stents (DES)-increasingly used in coronary angioplasty-have benefits over bare-metal stents (BMS) by reducing the need for later revascularisation and reducing the risk of cardiac events. However the study did not find that the use of DES reduced the risk of... view more... (2004-08-11)
Early myocardial enhancement defects on multidetector CT predicts future myocardial viability
Early myocardial enhancement defects (dark spots) on multidetector CT are valuable predictors of myocardial viability in patients who have suffered a heart attack. view more (2006-05-03)
Obese patients with coronary artery disease can consider bariatric surgery
Mayo Clinic researchers report in the September edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings that bariatric surgery is a safe option for treating obese patients who have coronary artery disease. view more (2005-09-13)
Having elevated risk factors in young adulthood raises risk of coronary calcium later on
Having above optimal levels of risk factors for heart disease between the ages of 18 and 30 can mean a two to three times greater risk of later developing coronary calcium, a strong predictor of heart disease. view more (2007-04-17)
Rhythm abnormality of unknown origin strongly predicts sudden death risk in heart disease patients
Researchers conducting a large, ongoing study to improve detection and prevention of sudden cardiac death were surprised to discover that a specific heart rhythm abnormality - idiopathic QT interval prolongation - increased risk five-fold among patients with coronary artery disease. view more (2009-02-03)
Southampton study aims to pinpoint heart disease genes
REF: 99/53 15 APRIL 1999 view more (1999-05-26)
Aspirin is most cost effective way to prevent heart disease
Aspirin and blood pressure lowering drugs can prevent heart disease at a fraction of the cost of cholesterol lowering drugs (statins) and clopidogrel (an anti-clotting drug), finds a study in this week's BMJ. view more (2003-11-26)
Aspirin may be less effective heart treatment for women than men
A new study shows that aspirin therapy for coronary artery disease is four times more likely to be ineffective in women compared to men with the same medical history. view more (2007-04-30)
EARLY REVASCULARISATION COULD SUBSTANTIALY REDUCE DEATH WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HEART ATTACK (p 1805)
Authors of a Swedish study in this week's issue of THE LANCET conclude that early revascularisation-the restoration of coronary artery blood flow with balloon angioplasty or stenting-could substantially improve survival within the first year after a severe heart attack. Revascularisation is often not considered a priority in the days after a... view more... (2002-05-22)
Drug may reduce coronary artery plaque
Research presented at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), suggests that olmesartan, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, may play a role in reducing coronary plaque. view more (2008-10-13)
CHEST, HEART AND STROKE SCOTLAND FUND CORONARY BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY RESEARCH
Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland have awarded a grant of £28,865 to support the work, which will look at the part played by angioplasty balloon pressure in the sudden closure of blood vessels. Subsequent problems for the patient can include heart attack and/or emergency coronary bypass surgery. Says Dr Nick Palmer, Clinical Research Fellow... view more... (1999-01-22)
New Heart Op` Could Lead To Fewer Complications And Reduced Costs, Says Top Surgeon
A pioneering surgical procedure could significantly cut complication rates following heart bypass operations as well as saving NHS resources, according to new research published today (Friday 5 April) in scientific journal, The Lancet.* The research, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the Garfield Weston Trust [1], is the world`s... view more... (2002-04-04)
Depression leads to higher health care costs for women cardiovascular patients, national study shows
Women with suspected coronary artery disease who suffer from depression have significantly higher health care costs than those who are not depressed, according to findings from the Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE), an ongoing, multicenter study funded by the National Institutes of Health. view more (2009-03-10)
Debate focuses on door-to-balloon time in heart attack treatment
In the treatment of heart attack, the 90-minute goal for inflation of an angioplasty balloon in a blocked coronary artery to restore normal blood flow is so revered it's been codified in clinical guidelines, accreditation standards, and pay-for-performance programs. view more (2007-05-14)
Link between stress and heart disease may be premature
It has often been claimed that psychological stress is an important cause of heart disease, but a study in this week's BMJ shows that previous research may have been misleading. Researchers measured self-assessed stress amongst middle-aged Scottish men working in and around Glasgow in the early 1970s. These men were then followed for more than... view more... (2002-05-22)
Weekends peak time for heart attacks for young and middle aged men
Weekends are the peak time for heart attacks in young and middle aged men in France, suggests a study in Heart. Mondays have often been cited as the critical day for heart attacks, with the impending stress of the working week sometimes suggested as a precipitating factor. The researchers looked at data on heart attack patterns and death rates... view more... (2001-08-20)
Study calls for 'as soon as possible' treatment standard for heart attack patients
Once in hospital, heart attack patients should be treated without delay to cut their risk of death, ideally within even less than the 90 minutes currently recommended by clinical guidelines. view more (2009-05-20)
Early statin therapy for patients with acute coronary syndromes reduces death, cardiovascular events
Early, intensive therapy with statin medications reduces death and cardiovascular events for patients who have had heart attacks or other acute heart events. view more (2006-09-26)
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