Search Tag: Stroke
Cardiology-in-2015-fda-approvals-and-more
2015 26 Dec
2015 saw the approval of numerous cardiovascular medicines and devices providing clinicians with advanced and new treatment options. Healthmanagement.org previously reported the top five stories in cardiology this year and now presents some more highlights in this segment: See also: 2015 in Review: Top 5 Stories in Cardiology FDA Approvals...Read more
One-in-three-deaths-due-to-cardiovascular-disease
2015 22 Dec
New statistics from the American Heart Association's 2016 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update show that one of every three deaths in the U.S. in 2013 were from heart disease. The statistics also show that heart disease and stroke remain the No. 1 and No. 2 killers worldwide. Some of the key statistics from this new data include: Cardiovascular...Read more
Chd-patients-with-no-teeth-have-double-the-risk-of-death
2015 17 Dec
New research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that coronary heart disease patients with no teeth have almost double the risk of death as compared to patients with all of their teeth. The study was conducted with 15,000 patients from 39 countries. Findings show that levels of tooth loss were linearly associated with...Read more
Rsna15-study-shows-link-between-early-stage-brain-and-heart-disease
2015 03 Dec
Researchers in the Netherlands studying thousands of healthy adults have found a connection between very early stages of brain and heart disease, according to a study presented on Wednesday, 2 December, at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. The finding provides more insight into the heart-brain connection, which is important...Read more
Walking-faster-longer-linked-to-significant-cardiovascular-benefits
2015 24 Nov
According to a study conducted with older Americans, modest physical activity was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in both men and women older than 75 years of age. Regular physical activity is generally advised for this population but to date, there was very little supportive evidence to prove its benefits. This study,...Read more
Heart-disease-stroke-invisible-to-most-women
2015 10 Nov
Heart disease and stroke continue to be the number one killer of women in the U.S. One in three women die from heart disease and stroke every year. Death rates due to heart disease and stroke have declined among men but women's rates have declined at a much slower pace. It seems that women still do not seem to have a personal connection to the disease...Read more
Today-is-world-stroke-day
2015 29 Oct
Today, the 29th of October, 2015 is World Stroke Day , an annual event organised by the The World Stroke Organization. This year's theme is "I am Woman" as it focuses on women and their risk of stroke. Some key points that will be highlighted include the fact that women are not only more at risk of having a stroke but also more likely to die from...Read more
Pacemaker-checks-help-prevent-stroke
2015 23 Oct
In a study that investigated whether pacemaker checks could be used to identify patients with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF), it was found that it was worthwhile using them to identify patients at risk. AF is a common heart rhythm disorder and affects approximately 2 percent of people in the developed world. The condition increases the risk...Read more
World-heart-day-2015
2015 29 Sep
World Heart Day is an annual event that takes place on 29 September every year. The event was founded in 2000 with the goal of informing people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular disease claims nearly 17.3 million lives every year. The World Heart Day is an effort to emphasise...Read more
Full-body-pet-scan-can-detect-blood-clots-animal-study
2015 21 Sep
A new radiopharmaceutical probe developed at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has allowed researchers to perform full-body scans to locate hidden blood clots in an animal model, according to a report that will appear in the October issue of the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology . Finding the location and composition of clots...Read more
Diabetic-women-at-higher-risk-of-heart-attack-than-men
2015 18 Sep
According to new research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm, diabetic women are more at risk than diabetic men of having a heart attack and other complications as they age. Previous research also shows that diabetic women have a greater risk of cardiovascular events as compared to diabetic...Read more
Landmark-study-shows-blood-pressure-management-saves-lives
2015 15 Sep
Initial results of a landmark clinical trial released at the National Institutes of Health, heart attacks, strokes, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure and death due to cardiovascular causes were reduced by almost one-third and risk of death was lowered by almost one-quarter in participants randomised to a systolic blood pressure goal of 120 mm...Read more
Findings-identify-age-related-cause-of-arterial-dysfunction
2015 13 Sep
Cardiovascular disease continues to remain the leading cause of death worldwide. The world's elderly population is expected to double by 2050 and it is now becoming increasingly important to understand how ageing affects the body. Researchers from the University of Missouri have identified an age-related cause of arterial dysfunction that could lead...Read more
Acute-care-teleconferencing
2015 10 Sep
As time is critical in the treatment of stroke patients, Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare has adopted an innovative teleservices platform called Telestroke. The aim is to test patients for the cause of a stroke and diagnose them for a specific medication within 3.5 to 4.5 hours after a stroke occurs, according to an article in HJnews.com . Telestroke...Read more
Carbonated-drinks-linked-with-out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest
2015 01 Sep
Carbonated beverages are associated with out-of-hospital cardiac arrests of cardiac origin, according to results from the All-Japan Utstein Registry presented for the first time today at ESC Congress. The study in nearly 800,000 patients suggests that limiting consumption of carbonated beverages may be beneficial for health. “Some epidemiologic studies...Read more
Optimal-medical-therapy-improves-cv-outcomes
2015 18 Aug
New research suggests that optimal medical therapy improves outcomes because it lowers the risk profile for patients with CHD and diabetes mellitus. However, this can only be achieved if medications are being taken as prescribed. The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In the Bypass Angioplasty Investigation...Read more
Statins-a-double-edged-sword
2015 17 Aug
A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology talks about how statins are beneficial in some cases but highlights the importance of weighing individual risk before using statins as preventive therapy. Statins have proven to be quite effective in reducing atherosclerosis-related events and some researchers have gone...Read more
Testosterone-therapy-lowers-risk-of-cvd
2015 17 Aug
A new study conducted with more than 83,000 patients reports that men whose low testosterone levels were restored to normal through gels, patches, or injections have a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from any cause as compared to men who remain untreated. The study is published in the European Heart Journal. The findings also show...Read more
Hysterectomy-indicates-cardiovascular-risk-in-women-below-50
2015 04 Aug
According to experts at Mayo Clinic, hysterectomy may indicate early cardiovascular risk and disease in women under 35. The study is published in Menopause, The Journal of the North American Menopause Society. The findings of the study show that women who underwent hysterectomy were much more likely to have pre-existing cardiovascular risk factors...Read more
Life-expectancy-lower-with-combination-of-diabetes-stroke-or-heart-attack
2015 07 Jul
According to a study published in JAMA, analysis of nearly 1.2 million participants and more than 135,000 deaths showed that mortality associated with a history of diabetes, stroke, or heart attack was similar for each condition, and the risk of death increased substantially with each additional condition a patient had. Prevalence of cardiometabolic...Read more
Stroke-associated-with-decline-in-cognitive-function-1
2015 07 Jul
In a study conducted with 24,000 participants, it was found that those who experienced a stroke had an acute decline in cognitive function as well as accelerated and persistent cognitive decline over 6 years. Details of the study have been published in JAMA . Approximately 795,000 people in the US experience a stroke each year. In 2010 alone, there...Read more
Rapid-evaluation-of-kids-stroke-symptoms
2015 07 Jul
New research from Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (Nashville, TN) finds that an emergency room rapid response plan for children can help diagnose stroke symptoms quickly. While quick response processes have been established for adult stroke patients, researchers say paediatric acute stroke teams are a new phenomenon. The research...Read more
Aha-recommends-stent-retrieval-for-select-stroke-patients
2015 01 Jul
The American Heart Association (AHA) has recommended the use of a stent retrieval device to remove blood clots in select stroke patients who have clots that obstruct the large arteries from supplying blood to the brain. This is the first time such a recommendation has been made by AHA and the update has been published in the journal Stroke . Initial treatment...Read more
Euroheartcare-poor-sleep-increases-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke
2015 15 Jun
Results from the WHO MONICA study were presented at EuroHeartCare 2015 which showed that poor sleep is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. EuroHeartCare is the official annual meeting of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Professor Valery...Read more
Strokes-age-brain-function-by-eight-years
2015 08 Jun
According to new research, a stroke can age a person’s brain function by almost eight years. The findings of the study have been published in the journal Stroke. Researchers from the University of Michigan U-M Medical School and School of Public Health and the VA Center for Clinical Management Research evaluated data from more than 4900 black...Read more
Post-stent-ballooning-doubles-risk-of-stroke-and-death
2015 07 Jun
Researchers at Johns Hopkins report that while the overall risk of stroke and death is low in patients who undergo carotid stenting, the practice of ballooning the vessel after the wire mesh is inserted can double the risk of death and stroke during or shortly after the procedure. The findings have been published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery...Read more
Blood-pressure-medicines-increase-risk-of-stroke
2015 02 Jun
Research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham claims that blood pressure medicines may be effective in treating high blood pressure but it may be as risky to wait for the condition to develop and then treat it to a controlled level. The findings have been published in the journal Stroke. The study was led by George Howard, a professor in the...Read more
Post-operative-atrial-fibrillation-increases-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke
2015 22 May
A Loyola University Medical Center study has found that post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke during the first 12 months after surgery. The findings have been reported in the Journal of Urology. While previous studies have found that POAF occurs in around 3 to 12.3 percent of major non-cardiac surgeries,...Read more
People-with-metabolic-syndrome-face-higher-cardiovascular-death-risk
2015 22 May
According to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism , people with metabolic syndrome are at a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease as compared to people who do not have the condition. Diabetes or blood pressure is likely to worsen the condition. The Hormone Health Network reports...Read more
Protocol-urged-for-in-hospital-stroke-patients
2015 07 May
A Canadian study published online in JAMA Neurology reveals that patients who had a stroke while hospitalised for another reason waited longer before being diagnosed and receiving treatment, compared with those who had strokes before entering the hospital. Researchers also found that patients with in-hospital stroke were more likely to have a comorbid...Read more