Heart Disease Symptoms:
Each type of heart disease has its warning symptoms. It is important to detect the early signs of heart disease for proper treatment. The most common symptom of Coronary Artery Disease is angina.
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Feb 7th, 2010
Scientists using sophisticated technology find that understanding the role of cholesterol and heart attack is complicated. Contrary to past beliefs that lowering cholesterol alone can prevent heart disease and heart attack, scientists now find that an entire network of immune cells gone awry contributes to heart disease.
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Jan 31st, 2010
Heart disease is often perceived as a man’s disease so February is Go Red for Women, a movement dedicated to wiping out heart disease in women.
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Nov 25th, 2009
FDA-approved blood test helps physicians determine hidden risk of coronary heart disease and Ischemic stroke and manage moderate to high-risk patients.
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Oct 20th, 2009
Recent studies have suggested cardiovascular disease (CVD) and osteoporotic fractures may share a common etiology. There have been studies which show that bisphoshonates used to prevent the progression of osteoporosis also prevent the development of atherosclerosis. Other studies have linked cholesterol-lowering statins that reduce the risk of CVD to a reduction in the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
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Oct 5th, 2009
Today is National Child Health Day. Heart disease remains the number one killer in America. According to a new poll, Americans are misguided about heart disease prevention. A survey from the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) shows that most Americans believe heart disease begins in adulthood. Alarmingly, few parents set a good example to ensure a lifetime of health for their children when it comes to heart disease prevention.
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Sep 29th, 2009
Surgery performed in fetuses predicted to be born with a syndrome causing severely underdeveloped hearts helped some avoid developing the full-blown disorder and improved heart growth and function.
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Sep 27th, 2009
British researchers have discovered that an enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP8) is a key player in the accumulation of plaque in the arteries, which increases the risk of heart disease. This new finding could help scientists eventually develop new ways to treat and prevent heart disease.
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Sep 23rd, 2009
Researchers have developed a computed-tomography-based protocol that identifies both narrowing of coronary arteries and areas of myocardial ischemia – restricted blood flow to heart muscle tissue – giving a better indication of clinically significant coronary artery disease.
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Sep 22nd, 2009
Thirteen key aspects of cardiovascular disease prevention are addressed in a new, comprehensive set of detailed steps to help healthcare providers reduce patients' risk for heart problems.
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Sep 15th, 2009
Overblown fears about surgical risk and lack of awareness about the risk of not operating are among the reasons only half of eligible patients were referred for mitral valve repair.