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Molecular therapy set to protect at-risk patients against heart attack and stroke
Even a single dose of a specific ribonucleic acid molecule, known as a small interfering RNA (siRNA), offers patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease long-lasting protection against high LDL cholesterol -- one of the main risk factors for heart attack and stroke -- conclude researchers.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 30, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
High and low levels of ‘good cholesterol’ may cause premature death
Commonly touted as " good cholesterol " for helping to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack, both high and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may increase a person ' s risk of premature death, according to new research. Conversely, intermediate HDL cholesterol levels may increase longevity, according to the research.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 11, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Genetically inherited high cholesterol increases long-term risks of coronary heart disease, stroke
People who inherit a genetic disorder from one of their parents that results in high cholesterol may be five times more likely to develop coronary heart disease. These patients also may be more likely to have hardening of the arteries, including an accelerated onset of coronary heart disease by up to 30 years.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 29, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Statin drugs reduce infection risk in stroke patients, report suggests
Statin drugs can dramatically lower the risk of infections in stroke patients, report researchers. Patients on statins upon admission to hospital, or early in their stay, had significantly lower risk for developing infections than those put on statins later in their hospitalization or not at all. These findings remained strong after being controlled for other possible influences like the severity of strokes, age and the presence of other conditions like diabetes.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 16, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Urine-derived stem cells predict patient response to cholesterol-lowering drugs
High blood cholesterol is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. To identify new strategies to combat high cholesterol in genetically predisposed individuals, new preclinical models that mimic the underlying pathophysiology are needed. Researchers have now shown that cells derived from patient urine samples can be reprogrammed to rapidly generate patient-specific models of hypercholesterolemia. These models provide a tool to accurately predict patient response to cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 19, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
The No. 1 killer is invisible to most women
Even though heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 killer of US women, few women say they feel a personal connection to cardiovascular disease, according to a nationally representative survey. Knowing another woman with heart disease raised personal concern for heart disease.The survey also found that women are more often advised about their weight instead of other heart risk factors, like cholesterol or blood pressure, so they may delay going back to the doctor if they haven't lost weight.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 8, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Measuring kidney health could better predict heart disease risk
Simple measures of kidney function and damage may be just as good at predicting who is at risk for heart failure and death from heart attack and stroke as traditional tests of cholesterol levels and blood pressure, new research suggests.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 29, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
More flavorful, healthful chocolate could be on its way
Chocolate has many health benefits -- it can potentially lower blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce stroke risk. But just as connoisseurs thought it couldn't get any better, there's this tasty new tidbit: researchers have found a way to make the treat even more nutritious -- and sweeter.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 24, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Evolocumab for cholesterol: After one year, patients on new drug fare better than standard therapy
Patients taking evolocumab -- an investigational therapy previously shown to dramatically lower 'bad' cholesterol -- were half as likely to die, suffer a heart attack or stroke, be hospitalized or need a procedure to open blocked arteries compared with those who received standard care, according to new research.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 16, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Group walking cuts risk of life-threatening conditions
Risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, depression and other life-threatening conditions can be reduced through regular outdoor walking in groups, according to research. Findings reveal that people who regularly walk in groups have lower blood pressure, resting heart rate and total cholesterol.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 20, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Breakthrough: Statin treatment reduces risk of cardiovascular disease in women
A large international study has shown conclusively that statin treatment reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. The research confirms that statins are beneficial not only to women who have already had a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke, but also in those who - whilst they have not yet developed cardiovascular disease -- are at an increased risk of such diseases.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 9, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Scientists create mimic of 'good' cholesterol to fight heart disease, stroke
A synthetic molecule that mimics “good” cholesterol has been developed and has shown that it can reduce plaque buildup in the arteries of animal models. The molecule, taken orally, improved cholesterol in just two weeks.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 10, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Statin use during hospitalization for hemorrhagic stroke associated with improved survival
This study was conducted by the same researchers who recently discovered that the use of cholesterol-lowering statins can improve survival in victims of ischemic stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 22, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Report urges individualized, cholesterol-targeted approach to heart disease, stroke
A recent guideline for using statins to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease has wavered too far from the simple cholesterol goals that have saved thousands of lives in the past decade, and doesn't adequately treat patients as individuals, experts say.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 15, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may reduce cardiovascular death in type 2 diabetes
Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability among people with Type 2 diabetes. In fact, at least 65 percent of people with diabetes die from some form of heart disease or stroke. However, a new study suggests that the use of cholesterol-lowering statins may help prolong the lives of people with diabetic cardiovascular disease.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 16, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
