Search Tag: cardiovascular disease

2015 24 Nov

According to a pooled analysis of three large cohort studies ( Nurses' Health Study , Nurses' Health Study II  and  Health Professionals Follow-Up Study ) people who drink coffee - whether its caffeinated, decaffeinated, or overall—have a lower mortality risk than coffee nondrinkers. The study is published in Circulation.  The positive impact of...Read more

2015 10 Nov

Heart disease and stroke continue to be the number one killer of women in the U.S. One in three women die from heart disease and stroke every year. Death rates due to heart disease and stroke have declined among men but women's rates have declined at a much slower pace.  It seems that women still do not seem to have a personal connection to the disease...Read more

2015 15 Oct

According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation receive comparable outpatient care from physicians and advanced practice providers, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. However, the study shows that all clinicians fell short...Read more

2015 29 Sep

According to a major study, lowering one type of blood pressure well below the recommended level can also lower the number of cardiovascular events and deaths among people 50 years and older with high blood pressure.  This is a major finding and could impact many people, especially because one out of every three adults in the U.S. suffers from hypertension...Read more

2015 29 Sep

World Heart Day is an annual event that takes place on 29 September every year. The event was founded in 2000 with the goal of informing people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death worldwide.  Cardiovascular disease claims nearly 17.3 million lives every year. The World Heart Day is an effort to emphasise...Read more

2015 27 Sep

According to a study published in the European Heart Journal , low levels of trans fatty acids (TFAs) may not be as harmful to human health as previously thought, even if industrially produced. The study claims that TFAs may even be beneficial if they occur naturally in foods such as dairy and meat products,. Artificial TFAs are a result of a process...Read more

2015 25 Sep

According to a study published in JAMA, a simple, low-cost automated program of semi-personalised mobile phone text messages supporting lifestyle change led to improvement in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, blood pressure, body mass index, and smoking status in patients with coronary heart disease.  Cardiovascular disease continues...Read more

2015 21 Sep

According to current estimates, one in four middle-aged adults who live to age 85 will develop heart failure. Health experts advocate intervention programmes to improve lifestyles but the question is: do these lifestyle change interventions really work? Investigators in U.S. and Taiwan evaluated  independent programmes designed to reduce cardiovascular...Read more

2015 15 Sep

According to new research published in The Lancet , in 2013 England performed better than average on a variety of key health outcomes as compared to 18 other high-income countries in the European Union, Canada, Norway and the U.S. However, the findings reveal substantial health disparities within English regions.  Professor John Newton from Public...Read more

2015 02 Sep

The ESC Congress this year broke all previous records in attendance with nearly 32,773 registrations. Delegates from all over the world attended the Congress this year, bringing forth the latest medical research and the most advanced updates in the field of Cardiology.  As pointed out by ESC President, Professor Fausto Pinto, from Portugal. 40 percent...Read more

2015 02 Sep

According to German research presented at the ESC Congress in London, patients arriving at the emergency department with chest pain suggestive of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can be triaged more quickly and more safely using a new rapid assay with refined cut-offs. In a Hot Line presentation, the Biomarkers in Acute Cardiovascular Care (BACC)...Read more

2015 01 Sep

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the most common cause of death in Europe, resulting in over four million deaths a year (45% of all deaths) according to the latest available figures published today in the European Heart Journal. Although deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) are declining in most of Europe, there are large inequalities...Read more

2015 01 Sep

Carbonated beverages are associated with out-of-hospital cardiac arrests of cardiac origin, according to results from the All-Japan Utstein Registry presented for the first time today at ESC Congress. The study in nearly 800,000 patients suggests that limiting consumption of carbonated beverages may be beneficial for health. “Some epidemiologic studies...Read more

2015 31 Aug

In older patients with arthritis and no history of cardiovascular disease, chronic use of any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug appears safe from a cardiovascular and gastrointestinal stand-point, and regular, non-selective NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac appear just as safe as the selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor celecoxib...Read more

2015 18 Aug

New research suggests that optimal medical therapy improves outcomes because it lowers the risk profile for patients with CHD and diabetes mellitus. However, this can only be achieved if medications are being taken as prescribed. The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  In the Bypass Angioplasty Investigation...Read more

2015 14 Aug

According to a study conducted at Sahigrenska Academy, people with Type 1 Diabetes who use insulin pump therapy have a 50 percent less risk of dying from cardiovascular disease as compared to those who take insulin through daily injections. The study is published in  The British Medical Journal.  The study researchers monitored 18,168 Swedes with...Read more

2015 29 Jul

According to a review article published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism , a Mediterranean lifestyle characterised by a high intake of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), fiber, legumes, dairy and fish along with moderate alcohol intake and better quality sleep can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.  Cardiovascular...Read more

2015 27 Jul

During the upcoming ESC Congress 2015, six hot line sessions are expected to reveal the latest in cardiovascular research. Some of the hot topics that are to be covered include atrial fibrillation, pacing, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, pharmacology and coronary artery disease. Professor Genevieve Derumeaux,...Read more

2015 21 Jul

Dr. William Fay is the Director, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Professor of medicine and medical pharmacology and physiology and the J.W. & Lois Winifred Stafford Distinguished Chair in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Research at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Dr. Fay graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine...Read more

2015 19 Jul

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has welcomed FDA's decision to ban industrial trans fats. FDA has stated that trans fatty acids (TFA) are unsafe for consumption and has provided a three-year compliance period to allow industries to gradually phase out processed food. It is expected that this measure will help reduce cardiovascular disease...Read more

2015 16 Jul

According to a study published in JAMA , the 2013 cholesterol guidelines for determining statin eligibility are more accurate and efficient in identifying increased risk of cardiovascular disease events and presence of subclinical coronary artery disease as compared to guidelines from 2004.  The 2013 guidelines from the American College of Cardiology...Read more

2015 12 Jul

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have created a first-of-its-kind animal model that pinpoints two biomarkers that are elevated in the most severe form of coronary disease. The study is published in PLoS One .  The study suggests two targets - oxidised LDL cholesterol and glycated proteins and believe that researchers should further investigate...Read more

2015 12 Jul

According to new research from the University of Copenhagen and Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, high concentrations of vitamin C in the blood from the intake of fruit and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and early death. The study has been published in the  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It is a well-known...Read more

2015 10 Jul

A review of 160 randomised clinical trials with nearly 7500 participants finds that the benefits of exercise are strong but aren't the same for everyone. The review is published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.  The meta-analysis is the first of its kind to systematically and comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of exercise...Read more

2015 09 Jul

Mothers who smoke and have a preterm birth more than triple their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to research in more than 900 000 mothers published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The risk of maternal CVD increased in a dose response relationship with the number and severity of preterm births. “Smoking and preterm...Read more

2015 06 Jul

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both sexes. However, it poses special considerations in women and its risks are often seen in childhood and change at different stages of a woman's life.  In a special symposium feature in the American Journal of Medical Sciences, insights on risk of cardiovascular disease in women and girls throughout...Read more

2015 02 Jul

Patients are experiencing significant delays in access to approved cardiovascular devices due to bureaucratic inefficiencies, reveals a Devices White Paper from the Cardiovascular Round Table (CRT) published today in European Heart Journal. 

 There is a clear correlation between declining death rates from cardiovascular disease and the introduction...Read more

2015 28 Jun

According to a survey published in the American Journal of Cardiology , lack of hospital training programs, no formal training or services in cardio-oncology, lack of national guidelines and funding are significant barriers to the establishment of cardio-oncology services. Studies indicate that many cancers and heart disease are linked through...Read more

2015 15 Jun

Results from the WHO MONICA study were presented at EuroHeartCare 2015 which showed that poor sleep is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. EuroHeartCare is the official annual meeting of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Professor Valery...Read more

2015 14 Jun

According to a new study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, some proteins and sugars mixed together and heated into new compounds and flavours may protect against cardiovascular disease. Researchers at the R&D Center, Seoul Dairy Cooperative, the College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Korea University, and the BK21 Plus Graduate...Read more