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Medical News Today: Daytime napping 1 & ndash;2 times a week may benefit heart health
New research finds that napping during the day once or twice a week is associated with a much lower risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Coffee drinkers at lower risk of heart failure, stroke
Research looking at three large population studies suggests that drinking coffee is associated with a lower risk of experiencing stroke and heart failure.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 14, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Medical News Today: A-fib with RVR: Information, treatment, and management
In this article, learn about the most common rhythm disorder of the heart, including how to reduce the risk of stroke and heart failure.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Marijuana use may raise stroke, heart failure risk
An analysis of more than 20 million health records has uncovered an association between marijuana use and greater risk of stroke and heart failure.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Vitamin D levels could predict risk of poor cardiovascular health
Low levels of total vitamin D and bioavailable vitamin D may be a predictor for heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular events, a new study suggests.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

One-third of patients who receive stents and have evidence of arterial dysfunction at high risk for major cardiovascular events, study finds
Data from a new study indicate that the results of an FDA-approved test for endothelial (arterial) function significantly correlated with near-future cardiovascular events, including revascularization, chest pain, heart attack, heart failure, stroke and even death in high-risk patients, of which the majority have had stents implanted. Early diagnosis of near-future cardiovascular events is critical for the physicians who manage these high-risk patients. The study was published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Tighter transfusion strategy recommended to treat anemia in patients with heart disease
Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions should be restricted to those individuals with severe anemia in patients with heart disease, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in a new clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP's flagship journal.ACP also recommends against using erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) in patients with mild to moderate anemia and congestive heart failure (CHF) or coronary artery disease (CHD) because the harms, including increased risks of thromboembolic events and stroke rates, outweigh the benefits.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news

Guideline: ACP recommends weight loss and CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea
People diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should not consider surgery, according to new recommendations from the American College of Physicians (ACP). Instead, ACP recommends that patients lose weight and use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as initial therapy. More than 18 million American adults have sleep apnea, which increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and diabetes and increases the chance of driving or other accidents. Sleep apnea is a leading cause of excessive daytime sleepiness...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Source Type: news

American College of Physicians releases new recommendations for treating obstructive sleep apnea
People diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should lose weight and use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as initial therapy, according to new recommendations from the American College of Physicians (ACP) published today in Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP's flagship journal. More than 18 million American adults have sleep apnea, which increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and diabetes and increases the chance of driving or other accidents. Sleep apnea is a leading cause of excessive daytime sleepiness...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Source Type: news

Five genes identified that play major role in Takayasu arteritis
Researchers have uncovered the genetics behind what makes some people susceptible to Takayasu arteritis, a debilitating disease that can lead to poor circulation, easy tiredness in the legs and arms, organ damage and stroke. A study led by the University of Michigan has identified five genes tied to Takayasu arteritis, an inflammation that damages the aorta and can lead to narrowed arteries, aneurysms, high blood pressure, and heart failure. The findings appear in the August issue of The American Journal of Human Genetics...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Diabetics Taking Certain Blood Pressure Drugs At Lower Risk Of Heart Disease
Two drugs, telmisartan and valsartan, which are used to reduce blood pressure in people with diabetes, are associated with a lower risk of hospitalization for heart attack, stroke or heart failure, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). For people with type 2 diabetes, disease-related vascular illnesses are the main causes of death. Angiotensin-receptor blockers including telmisartan, valsartan, candesartan, irbesartan and losartan, are generally used interchangeably to control blood pressure...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hypertension Source Type: news

Common Painkiller Linked To Heart Attack And Stroke, UK Warning
Common painkiller, diclofenac, raises the risk of heart attack and stroke among patients with serious underlying heart conditions, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned. MHRA specifies that patients with circulatory problems, heart disease, heart failure, or a previous stroke or heart attack should stop using diclofenac. Diclofenac is known under several trade names, including Diclomax, Defenac, Diclofex, Dyloject, Econac, Enstar, Flamrase, Flamatak, Motifene, Rheumatac, Rhumalgan, Volsaid, and Voltarol...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pain / Anesthetics Source Type: news

Atrial Fibrillation Linked To Faster Cognitive Decline, Even Without Stroke
People with atrial fibrillation tend to have faster cognitive decline, even among those who have not experienced a stroke, researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham reported in the June 5th issue of Neurology. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm caused by chaotic electrical signals, which are generated in the atria (chambers) of the heart. Atrial fibrillation raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, blood clots and other cardiovascular complications. Approximately 2.7 million people in the USA today live with atrial fibrillation...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news

New Technique To Identify Patients At High Risk Of Stroke
New research reveals that an easy, non-invasive way of predicting the risk of stroke or hemorrhage among children who are receiving cardiac or respiratory support via ECMO is by measuring blood flow to the brain. The finding was published in the journal Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Stroke is the leading cause of death among young cardiac patients receiving support through extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). When a patient can't sustain sufficient oxygen levels in their blood, because of conditions such as heart failure, ECMO is sometimes required...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

Researchers Find Gene Variant Linked To Aortic Valve Disease
NIH-funded consortium finds connection between lipoprotein(a) and valve calcification � A newly identified genetic variant doubles the risk of calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve. Calcium buildup is the most common cause of aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve that can lead to heart failure, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. � An international genomics team called CHARGE (Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology) found the variant in the gene for lipoprotein(a), a cholesterol-rich particle that circulates in the blood...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news