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Likelihood of strokes and heart attacks may be predicted by carotid artery MRI
Noninvasive imaging of carotid artery plaque with MRI can accurately predict future cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks in people without a history of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.Researchers have long known that some arterial plaque is more dangerous because of its vulnerability to rupture. MRI can discern features of vulnerable plaque, such as a lipid core with a thin fibrous cap. This ability makes MRI a potentially valuable tool for identifying patients at risk for subsequent cardiovascular events.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Anti-coagulant treatment for atrial fibrillation does not worsen outcomes for patients with kidney disease
Although some research has suggested that the use of the anticoagulant warfarin for atrial fibrillation among patients with chronic kidney disease would increase the risk of death or stroke, a study that included more than 24,000 patients found a lower l-year risk of the combined outcomes of death, heart attack or stroke without a higher risk of bleeding, according to a study in JAMA. Juan Jesus Carrero, Ph.D.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 4, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news
Heart attack risk rises after anger outbursts
Harvard researchers who analyzed decades of evidence on links between anger and cardiovascular events, concluded that in the 2 hours following an outburst of anger, there is a higher risk of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event.The systematic review and meta-analysis - thought to be the first to examine links between anger and cardiovascular outcomes - is published in the European Heart Journal.First author Dr.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 4, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Early strokes leave many young adults with long-lasting disability
One-third of people who survive a stroke before age 50 are unable to live independently or need assistance with daily activities 10 years after their stroke, according to research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.About 10 percent of strokes occur in 18- and 50-year-olds."Even if patients seem relatively well recovered with respect to motor function, there may still be immense 'invisible' damage that leads to loss of independence," said Frank-Erik de Leeuw, Ph.D.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Can you really die of a broken heart?
Losing a loved one can be heartbreaking. But a new study shows that this can be more than just symbolic, as the chances of experiencing a stroke or heart attack after a partner's death doubles within the first 30 days.The researchers, from St. George's University of London in the UK, have published the results of their study in JAMA.They note that, sometimes, grief can lead to extra physical stress and can also make people lose interest or forget to take their medication.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Hyperhomocysteinemia patients with dyslipidemia are more likely to have stroke
Hyperhomocysteinemia and abnormal blood lipids are independent risk factors for stroke. However, whether both factors exert a synergistic effect in the onset of stroke remains unclear. As reported in the Neural Regeneration Research (Vol. 8, No. 31, 2013), a study by Dr. Xiaoyong Sai and colleagues from Chinese PLA General Hospital is a retrospective analysis of inpatients across a 5 year period from the Chinese PLA General Hospital, based on a matched pairs case control design.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news
Stroke researchers report improvement in spatial neglect with prism adaptation therapy
Stroke rehabilitation researchers report improvement in spatial neglect with prism adaptation therapy. This new study supports behavioral classification of patients with spatial neglect as a valuable tool for assigning targeted, effective early rehabilitation. Results of the study, "Presence of motor-intentional aiming deficit predicts functional improvement of spatial neglect with prism adaptation" were published ahead of print in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair on December 27, 2013.The article is authored by Kelly M.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Shingles rash linked to higher risk of stroke
Shingles, the nerve rash in adulthood caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus, is an independent risk factor for stroke and other blood clot events, the largest study to confirm the association has found.Publishing their findings in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, the researchers found that shingles was a risk factor for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA, a mini-stroke).The increased risk was independent of other factors known to raise the chances of vascular events, including obesity, smoking and high cholesterol.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Kinect-based virtual reality training promotes brain reorganization after stroke
The Kinect-based virtual reality system for the Xbox 360 enables users to control and interact with the game console without the need to touch a game controller, and provides rehabilitation training for stroke patients with lower limb dysfunctions.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Study shows value of calcium scan in predicting heart attack, stroke among those considered at risk
A new study shows that coronary artery calcium (CAC) screening, an assessment tool that is not currently recommended for people considered at low risk, should play a more prominent role in helping determine a person's risk for heart attack and heart disease-related death, as well as the need for angioplasty or bypass surgery. CAC screening provides a direct measure of calcium deposits in heart arteries and is easily obtained on a computed tomography (CT) scan."We showed that by using only the traditional risk factors, we miss a significant percentage of individuals at high risk.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Fewer than 1 in 10 Canadians in ideal cardiovascular health
Fewer than 1 in 10 adult Canadians is in ideal cardiovascular health, according to the new CANHEART health index developed to measure heart health published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the second leading cause of death in Canada."A large proportion of Canadians are in poor cardiovascular health, and the overall trend has not changed in the past decade," says senior author Dr.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health Source Type: news
3D Technology helps stroke victims' rehab
Sometimes, simple solutions to problems turn up in unlikely places. Researchers from Sweden are drawing inspiration from the movie industry to improve rehabilitation for stroke patients. Motion capture technology, used by filmmakers to convert people's movements into computer animations, has been enlisted to analyze the everyday movements of stroke patients and help them achieve more from their rehab. Researchers from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, claim the 3D animations provide a new level of detail about stroke victims' mobility.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
U.S. health continues to be threatened by heart disease and stroke
Heart disease and stroke remain two of the top killers of Americans and pose a significant threat to millions of others, according to the American Heart Association's Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update 2014, published in its journal Circulation.The update reflects the most up-to-date statistics on heart disease, stroke, other vascular diseases and their risk factors. It is the only source for current prevalence data on cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. and stroke is the No. 4 cause.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news
In the first 30 days of warfarin use, risk of stroke increases among atrial fibrillation patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation - an irregular and often abnormally fast heartbeat- have nearly double the risk of suffering a stroke in the first 30 days after starting to take the anti-clotting drug warfarin compared to non-users, according to a study of over 70,000 patients.The study, published online in the European Heart Journal [1], found that the risk was particularly high in the first week after patients started to take the drug. In contrast, once the first 30 days had elapsed, the risk of a stroke was halved in patients taking warfarin compared to non-users.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Stroke risks increase with high levels of anxiety
The negative health effects of anxiety, such as increased coronary heart disease risks, have long been documented and accepted in the medical community. But now, research suggests that individuals with high levels of anxiety have an increased risk for stroke.The researchers, who are from the University of Pittsburgh, published the results of their study in the journal Stroke.They say that anxiety disorders - characterized by fear, unease and worry - impact nearly 20% of US adults each year and often last for at least 6 months.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
