Heart and Stroke
« Previous EntriesTea drinking could prevent coronary artery calcification
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Source: MedWire News
Drinking tea may help prevent the development and progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC), researchers report.
However, they found no substantial association between coffee or caffeine intake and coronary and carotid atherosclerosis.
The findings come from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study, which examined the determinants and development of cardiovascular disease […]
Rosuvastatin approved by US FDA for primary prevention of CVD
Thursday, February 11th, 2010The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved rosuvastatin for use in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the first statin to be approved for this indication.
Rosuvastatin can now be prescribed by US physicians to reduce the risk for stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), and arterial revascularization (coronary artery bypass graft, bypass grafting of a […]
No platelet aggregation rebound seen with discontinuation of clopidogrel.
Monday, February 1st, 2010MedPage Today (2/1, Bankhead) reports that “no evidence of a platelet aggregation rebound occurs with abrupt discontinuation of clopidogrel (Plavix) in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI),” according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Researchers found that “values for adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced platelet aggregation did not differ significantly […]
Frequently asked questions about coronary artery disease
Thursday, January 21st, 2010By Jennifer Winchell, Contributing Writer, myOptumHealth
Q: What is coronary artery disease?
A: Coronary arteries are blood vessels that surround the heart. They supply the heart muscle with the blood it needs to pump effectively.
Coronary artery disease occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked. The blood flow to the heart muscle then slows or stops. […]
High Risk Factors For Heart Disease
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009Surveys and research worldwide have shown significant increase in the risk of heart and blood vessel diseases.
Several risk factors have been identified which increase the heart risk. They are also known as contributing risk factors. Some of these risk factors can be modified or controlled, and some can’t.
There are several risk factors for heart disease. […]
