Sunday, November 8, 2009

coronary artery disease

Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease

Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study more >>

Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients

But no one's suggesting the drugs should be stopped more >>

Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths

But expert says it could be that statins protect heart during infection more >>

Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries

Damage makes it harder to run and climb steps, researcher says more >>

Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk

Young women who smoke and use birth control pills are most susceptible, researchers say more >>

Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows

Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show more >>

Cocoa in Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart

Study shows it reduces inflammation associated with heart disease more >>

Heart Failure Treatment Underused

Two-thirds of patients in U.S. hospitals fail to get recommended therapy, study finds more >>

Fish Oil Supplements Don't Help Depressed Heart Patients

Those who took them with antidepressant fared same as those who didn't more >>

Heart Test Deemed OK Before Kidney Transplant

Coronary angiography does not harm kidneys and helps guide decisions, study finds more >>

Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise

Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says more >>

Stretching Test May Reveal Arterial Stiffness

Flexibility exercises belong in cardiovascular workout, experts say more >>

Simple Test Might Detect 'Silent' Heart Disease

Even better, calcium scans don't lead to unnecessary tests, researchers say more >>

Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes

'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says more >>

Pre-Birth Exposure to 1918 Flu Raised Heart Risks, Study Finds

Whether same will hold true for current H1N1 strain remains a mystery more >>

Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work

Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say more >>

Study Finds Fish Won't Prevent Heart Failure

Benefits confined to heart attack, other types of cardiovascular disease more >>

Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health?

Life expectancy rose during the Great Depression, study shows more >>

Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes

Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say more >>

Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find

Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too more >>

Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia

Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself more >>

Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery

Timing has no effect on outcome, study finds more >>

Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack

Vaccine reduces risk of deaths related to heart disease, study shows more >>

Researchers Perfect the View of Heart Disease

CT technology could provide more detail at less cost, study suggests more >>

Angina Often Affects Quality of Life

New strategy for managing chest pain may be warranted, study suggests more >>

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