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Calcium Deposits in Arteries: An Indicator of Heart Disease in Women?

Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Women typically considered at “low risk” for heart disease and cardiovascular disease events (heart attacks, heart pain, stroke) may actually be at high risk if they exhibit coronary artery calcium (CAC).

Over Weight Kids Put Their Hearts at Risk

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

A new U.S. study finds that by the time today's teens reach middle age, the rate of heart disease could be 16 percent higher because of the extra pounds they are carrying today.

Adults With Conditions that Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk Have High Blood Pressure

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Nearly three-fourths of American adults with conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes or others that raise their risk for cardiovascular complications also have hypertension (high blood pressure).

Insulin Reduces Mortality in Patients With ACS and Hyperglycemia

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Insulin treatment of nondiabetic patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and hyperglycemia is associated with reduced risk of death in the first 30 days.

Low "Good" Cholesterol and Diabetes Shown to Slow Stroke Recovery

Posted: Friday, November 30, 2007

Stroke victims with diabetes and low HDL have new obstacles to overcome in their attempt to regain full cognitive function and dexterity.

The Obesity Paradox -- Fatter is Better for Hypertensive CAD Patients?

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

New study findings -The obesity paradox -- an unexpected decrease in morbidity and mortality with increasing BMI, which has been described in patients with heart failure and those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention -- exists in patients with hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) as well.

Any Level of Albuminuria Signals Increased Cardiovascular Risk

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

Albuminuria, even in low levels within the "normal" range, is an independent predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, a new analysis of the PEACE trial shows.

DHA Lowers Triglycerides in Patients Taking Statins

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Like the omega-3 fatty acid EPA, DHA also enhances the effectiveness of statin medication in patients with high blood lipids by lowering triglycerides by about 27%.

Rosiglitazone to Stay on US Market With New Warnings About MI

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

The FDA has decided to allow the diabetes drug rosiglitazone (Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline) to stay on the market with increased warnings about the risk of cardiovascular events, while further studies are conducted to investigate the issue. A myocardial infarction warning will be added to the black box warning.

Comorbidities Lead to Neglected Diabetes Self-Care

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

When patients with diabetes have severe comorbidities, they are likely to deal with them while neglecting glucose monitoring and other self-care tasks, according to a new study.