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Location of body fat important in predicting heart attack risk

A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that intra-abdominal fat is a significant predictor of heart attack risk. Researchers discovered that as people age, fat tends to accumulate in the abdomen more than other areas, increasing the risk of heart attacks.

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Type of hormone therapy may affect heart attack severity

A study found that hormone therapy can limit heart muscle damage to 5% or cause permanent damage to 35%. Researchers are exploring how estrogen alone and other anti-inflammatory treatments may impact muscle damage. The study suggests different hormone therapies may have varying effects on postmenopausal women.

Black and Hispanic patients wait longer for heart attack treatment

A study of over 110,000 heart attack patients found that Hispanic and African American patients experience longer treatment times due to hospital quality. The findings emphasize the need to improve care at lower-performing hospitals to reduce racial disparities in healthcare.

Heart attack patients who receive blood transfusions have higher death rate

A study published in JAMA Network found that heart attack patients who received blood transfusions had a significantly higher death rate compared to those who did not. The study included 24,111 participants and showed that blood transfusion was associated with nearly four times increased risk for 30-day death.

Cardiac arrest may hinder ability to learn certain tasks

Research suggests that cardiac arrest can cause structural changes in neurons, leading to memory deficits and behavioral changes. The study found that mice with a heart attack had difficulty learning new spatial tasks compared to healthy mice.

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Exercise test predicts heart events in high risk asymptomatic men

A study suggests exercise testing may benefit intermediate to high-risk asymptomatic men by identifying those with increased coronary risk, but also finds that greater exercise capacity predicts lower CHD risk. The results support using the Framingham Risk Score to inform exercise test ordering in these patients.

Rehab improves survival after heart attack by over 50 percent

A study led by Mayo Clinic cardiologist Veronique Roger found that cardiac rehabilitation can improve survival rates for heart attack patients by almost 50%. However, women and elderly patients were less likely to participate in exercise programs due to factors such as lack of transportation and support networks.

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Study suggests immediate statins for heart attack patients

A recent study found that immediate statin therapy in hospitalized heart attack patients significantly reduced the risk of death and additional heart attacks. The study, which involved 3,605 patients at 260 medical centers, confirms earlier findings that early statin treatment is beneficial for heart health.

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ESC Congress 2004: New insights from the ACTION study

The ACTION study found that adding nifedipine to existing treatments for stable angina reduces the need for hospital interventions by 13% and prevents heart attacks and strokes. Nifedipine also reduces hospitalizations for heart failure in patients with stable angina.

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Putting energy into heart protection

A recent study published in JCI Journals reveals that AMP-activated protein kinase plays a crucial role in protecting the heart against ischemic stress. The kinase mediates increased glucose uptake in the heart during ischemia, which helps prevent post-ischemic cardiac dysfunction, apoptosis, and injury.

Imaging the healing heart

Researchers developed a non-invasive imaging method to track new blood vessel growth in the heart after a heart attack. The technique uses a radioactively labeled protein to detect changes in damaged areas over time, providing clear visualization of healing processes.

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New way to tally death risk for heart patients could ease worry

Researchers developed a simple, pocket-sized risk-prediction tool to calculate the chances of dying within six months for patients after a heart attack or unstable chest pain episode. The tool combines nine variables and has been proven accurate in predicting patient outcomes.

New standard to help diagnose heart attacks

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a new clinical standard to help manufacturers develop and calibrate assays that measure specific protein concentrations in patient blood samples. This standard, SRM 2921, is expected to reduce variations in clinical test results by as much as 50-fold.

Older patients less likely to receive care in the ICU

A recent study of over 1 million Medicare beneficiaries found that older patients aged 90+ are significantly less likely to receive critical care in intensive care units (ICUs) compared to their peers aged 68-70. Treatment in an ICU appears to be just as effective for both ages, highlighting a possible disparity in care received by you...

Variation of gene associated with decreased risk of heart attack and stroke

A study published in JAMA found that a specific genetic variation in the COX-2 gene is associated with a reduced risk of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. The -765GC polymorphism was more prevalent in controls than in patients, resulting in a 52% lower relative risk of MI and a 67% lower relative risk of ischemic stroke.

Losing a job near retirement age significantly increases risk of stroke

Researchers at Yale University found that losing a job near retirement age significantly increases the risk of stroke. The study, which analyzed data from six years of the national Health and Retirement Survey, identified 457 workers who were either laid off or left jobless due to a plant shutdown.

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Biosensor-regulated gene therapy reduces heart attack damage in mice

Researchers at the University of South Florida have developed a biosensor-regulated gene therapy that protects heart muscle cells from further injury after a heart attack. The therapy uses an oxygen-sensitive switch to turn on protective genes, which were shown to limit tissue scarring and improve heart function in mice.

Blood-forming stem cells fail to repair heart muscle in Stanford study

Researchers found that blood-forming stem cells lodge in damaged hearts but retain their blood-forming fate, contradicting earlier findings. The study suggests that these cells may not be able to transform into muscle cells, but could still offer some potential for treating heart attack patients

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Aggressive heart therapies still underused, despite blood chemical status

Cardiologists at Duke University Medical Center found that aggressive therapies such as anti-clotting drugs and invasive procedures were not used adequately in patients with conflicting blood chemical results. Patients with positive troponin levels had increased mortality, while those with elevated CK-MB but negative troponin did not h...

Beta blockers usage low despite insurance

A study of over 15,000 insured patients found that less than half were taking beta blockers regularly after a heart attack. The researchers highlight the importance of long-term adherence to the drug for its benefits.

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Emory researchers find race and gender gaps in treatment of heart attack

Emory researchers discovered significant racial and gender disparities in heart attack treatment, with African-American women receiving the least aggressive care. The study analyzed records of over 672,000 white and black patients younger than 75 and found no trend towards improvement in recent years.

Hospitals following heart attack guidelines have better outcomes

Duke University Medical Center researchers found a significant correlation between hospitals' adherence to national guidelines for treating potential heart attacks and improved patient outcomes. Hospitals in the top 25 percentile of adherence had a mortality rate of 4.17 percent, compared to 6.33 percent at lagging hospitals.

Study finds implanted defibrillator reduces heart failure deaths

A recent study published by the NIH found that implantable defibrillators significantly reduce deaths in patients with moderate to severe heart failure. The study, which included over 2,500 participants, showed that implanted defibrillator therapy reduced deaths by 22%, while amiodarone therapy did not have a significant impact.

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Heart attack deaths increase during winter holidays

During the winter holiday period, heart attack patients admitted to U.S. hospitals have higher mortality rates and are less likely to receive effective treatments such as aspirin and beta blockers. The researchers believe that the U.S. healthcare system is not adequately staffed during the holidays, leading to reduced treatment options.

State-required continuing medical education does not affect heart attack care

A study by Duke University Medical Center researchers found that state-mandated continuing medical education (CME) programs for physicians have little association with improved heart attack care outcomes. However, CME-required states showed a significant increase in the use of branded thrombolytic therapies, which may be influenced by ...

Statins could reduce stroke risk by a third

A recent five-year study found that simvastatin therapy significantly reduces the incidence of ischemic strokes by 30%, while having no adverse effect on hemorrhagic strokes. The study also shows a substantial reduction in combined major vascular events among patients with cerebrovascular disease.

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U Iowa study identifies damaging mechanism in transplants and heart attacks

A University of Iowa study suggests that blocking the action of a certain protein involved in inflammation might be beneficial for organ transplantation, heart attacks, and possibly stroke. The study found that selective inhibition of this protein can prevent tissue damage caused by ischemia/reperfusion injury.

Vitamins do little to prevent recurrent stroke

A recent study found that high-dose vitamin therapy had no effect on preventing recurrent strokes and heart attacks. The VISP study involved 3,680 adults who received either a low or high dose of folic acid, B6, and B12 vitamins.

Distance to hospital affects heart attack survival

A new study by Cornell University's Liam O'Neill found that distance from a hospital significantly impacts access to medical facilities and outcome for heart attack victims. The study estimates that patients living far from hospitals face a higher risk of death from heart attacks, with approximately 60% expiring before reaching the hos...

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Emergency cardiac monitoring strategy tested in ambulances

A new tele-electrocardiography system is being tested in Santa Cruz County ambulances to detect ischemia and heart damage. The system, which uses a 12-lead cardiac monitor and cell phone technology, has already provided meaningful results for patients, including a 43-minute reduction in treatment time for one patient.

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Heart attacks rose at Brooklyn hospital after terrorist attack

A study found that the terrorist attack led to an increase in heart attacks and cardiac arrhythmias, with patients experiencing psychological stress showing higher rates of these events. The findings suggest that drugs like beta blockers may help reduce the risk for people with heart disease and risk factors.

News tips for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003

Researchers develop new approach to treating extreme artery blockages using G-CSF treatment. Insurance disparities are found in diabetic minorities with a lack of coverage driving disparities in preventive care.

Growth factor grows stem cells that help heal hearts

Researchers discovered that a growth factor, granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), can increase the number of stem cells in the heart, which may help repair damaged heart tissue. After six weeks, patients showed significant improvements in heart function and metabolic recovery.

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Poor neighborhood linked to poor heart attack survival

A new study found that patients living in neighborhoods with high poverty rates had a 30% higher death rate after a heart attack. Researchers analyzed data from the Worcester Heart Attack Study, which included 2,539 confirmed cases of heart attack collected between 1995 and 1999.

New life-saving heart attack medication identified

A new study found valsartan therapy to be as effective as ACE inhibitors in reducing cardiovascular risk after a heart attack. Combining the two medications showed no additional benefit, but was associated with more adverse events.

Heal thyself: Patients' bone marrow cells restore failing hearts

Researchers have successfully treated heart attack patients with stem cells harvested from their own bone marrow, resulting in improved cardiac function and increased blood flow to the damaged area. This breakthrough therapy could potentially lead to a new treatment for heart attacks.

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