Treating Vitamin D Deficiency Significantly Reduces Heart Disease Risk, Studies Find Mar 18, 2010
Study findings were presented at the American College of Cardiology 59th annual scientific session in Atlanta on March 15, 2010. "Vitamin D replacement therapy has long been associated with reducing the risk of fractures and diseases of the bone," says Dr. J. Brent Muhlestein, MD, director of cardiovascular research at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute. (Science Daily)
Kick Smoking for Quick Artery Recovery Mar 18, 2010
Results were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and presented at the group's annual conference. In the study, 1,500 smokers were given one of five methods to help them quit nicotine patches; nicotine lozenges; the drug bupropion, sold as Wellbutrin and Zyban; or a combination of patches and lozenges or the drug and lozenges. (Newsmax)
Was the Recent US Stock Market Drop Accompanied by More Heart Attacks? Mar 18, 2010
The results were presented at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Cardiology by a team of researchers from Duke University Medical Center. See Also. (Science Daily)
As Girth Grows, Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Shrinks Mar 17, 2010
The results were presented March 16 at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta. The study, by researchers from one of the world's leading groups on sudden cardiac death, is the first to assess the relation between BMI and the risk of sudden cardiac death. (Science Daily)
Palpable Breast Cancers Are More Common in Women Not Undergoing Annual Mammography Mar 17, 2010
16, 2010) New research findings published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons indicate that some breast cancers continue to be detected as a palpable lump rather than being found through mammographic screening ... Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 2010; 210 (3): 314 DOI. (Science Daily)
Women more likely to die after a heart attack Mar 17, 2010
Schiele, who presented the research at the American College of Cardiology meeting in Atlanta, said women should be treated with all recommended strategies, including invasive ones. Some earlier studies have also suggested that women have a higher risk of death after a heart attack than men, but it is unclear why. (MSNBC -- Health)
Does 6 deaths in 6 months make Cornell 'suicide school'? Mar 17, 2010
Keith J. Anderson, a staff psychologist at and chair of the American College Health Association's Mental Health Best Practices Task Force, said that Cornell seems to have done many things right. "I've been familiar with their efforts and I think they do as much as anyone could do," he said. (USA Today -- News)
Erectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease May Equal Earlier Death Mar 17, 2010
More than half of them, 55 percent, did, Bohm's team said in a report published in the journal Circulation and also presented at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology. During the two years of the study, 11. (Newsmax)
Non-Surgical Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation Beats Drugs Mar 17, 2010
Patients randomly received ablation therapy or commonly used drug treatments for the trial, whose results were presented at the 59th annual conference of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta, Georgia. For every three participating patients, about two received ablation therapy and one received drug treatment. (Newsmax)
Long-term safety of drug-coated stents doubted Mar 17, 2010
Seven years after the first drug-coated stent was approved in the United States, cardiologists gathering in Atlanta for the American College of Cardiology meeting debated the issue, saying more research is needed to understand the long-term effects. Danish researchers conducted a trial examining the effectiveness and risks of the two types of stents implanted right after heart attack. (MSNBC -- Health)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Helps Survival Time in Heart Patients Receiving Stent Therapy Mar 17, 2010
The findings, presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta, found that patients who had coronary angioplasty (stent placement, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention) and afterwards participated in a cardiac rehabilitation program had a 45 to 47 percent decrease in mortality compared to those who did not participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program. "Patients need to know that once they've had a coronary artery stent placed, they are not cured,"... (Science Daily)
Heart Abnormalities Diagnosed in World Trade Center Workers Mar 17, 2010
16, 2010) Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine are presenting more than 20 ground-breaking studies at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 59th annual scientific session (ACC.10) in Atlanta ... Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2010; 55 (10): A86. (Science Daily)
Docs Debate Red Dress on Diet Coke Logo Mar 17, 2010
Nissen, head of cardiovascular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and a past president of the American College of Cardiology, debated the hot topic of industry influence with Dr. Robert Harrington, who is director of the Duke Cardiovascular Research Institute. In his presentation, he said the red dress on the Coke can was a clear sign that the American Heart Association had crossed an ethical line by endorsing a soft drink, even as observational studies have suggested that soft drinks... (ABC News)
Adding Fat-Lowering Drug No Help for Diabetic Hearts Mar 17, 2010
"Although our analysis suggests that certain patients may benefit from combination therapy, this study provides important information that should spare many people with diabetes unneeded therapy with fibrates," said Dr. Henry Ginsberg, the study's lead investigator, who presented the data at the American College of Cardiology scientific meeting in Atlanta. Based on the results, Dr. Steven Nissen, a prominent cardiologist with the Cleveland Clinic, predicted that "the use of fenofibrates will... (MEDLINEplus)
Freezing, Medicating Away a Dangerous Irregular Heart Rhythm Mar 17, 2010
But two successful trials of different techniques of simply eliminating ("ablating") the small portion of heart muscle responsible for the rhythm abnormality were described at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta. Both methods involve the insertion of a catheter, a thin, flexible tube, into a heart blood vessel. (MEDLINEplus)
Aspirin Alone Works Best to Prevent Clots a Year After Stenting Mar 17, 2010
"The current guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology indicate that people need to be on dual anti-platelet therapy for at least one full year after stent placement and then aspirin after that indefinitely." ... The study is to be presented Monday at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting in Atlanta and will also be published in the March 18 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine ... March 15, 2010, presentation, American College of... (MEDLINEplus)
Latest and Greatest in Housewares Mar 17, 2010
D, CNS, is a Board Certified Nutrition Specialist, MA Psychology, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, American Society for Nutrition, American College Nutrition. The media needs to stop spouting an incorrect and outdated party line on diet and get off their lazy rears and do the research before they spread incorrect information. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Post-heart attack fatalities higher in women than men: study Mar 17, 2010
"This suggests that we could reduce mortality in female patients by using more invasive procedures," said Francois Schiele, head of cardiology at the Besancon university hospital, speaking on the sidelines of an annual conference of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta. "When there are no clear contradictions, women should be treated with all recommended strategies, including invasive strategies," he added. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble Mar 16, 2010
The report was to be presented Saturday at the American College of Cardiology's annual meeting, in Atlanta ... SOURCES: March 13, 2010, presentations, American College of Cardiology annual meeting, Atlanta. (MEDLINEplus)
Prenatal screening for rare disease too costly Mar 16, 2010
The results bolster guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which recommends that only parents with a family history of SMA get screened. However, another professional association, the American College of Medical Genetics, was not impressed with the study, which was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ... "They came to the wrong conclusion because they used the wrong tool to do the evaluation," said Michael Watson, executive director of... (MSNBC -- Health)
Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk Mar 16, 2010
"There is mounting evidence for psoriasis as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease," study lead researcher Dr. Ole Ahlehoff, from Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte, said during a Saturday morning press conference at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, in Atlanta ... SOURCE: March 13, 2010, presentation, American College of Cardiology, annual meeting, Atlanta. (MEDLINEplus)
Boosting Vitamin D Can Do a Heart Good Mar 16, 2010
The findings are scheduled to be presented Monday at the American College of Cardiology's annual meeting in Atlanta. More information. (AZCentral -- Health)
Could Tiny Clip Help Some Heart Patients? Mar 16, 2010
He reported the results at the American College of Cardiology meeting in Atlanta, Ga. At 12 months, 72 percent of the patients treated with the device, called MitraClip, were still symptom-free or had only minor symptoms. (ABC News)
Caution Urged in Reducing Blood Pressure in Patients With Diabetes, Coronary Disease Mar 16, 2010
D., an associate professor of pharmacy and medicine at UF. She reported her findings at the American College of Cardiology's 59th annual scientific session in Atlanta. She recommends raising the systolic bar above 120 for blood pressure in patients with diabetes and coronary artery disease, saying that levels between 130 and 140 appear to be the most healthful. (Science Daily)
Air Pollution Slows Women's Marathon Times Mar 16, 2010
"Although pollution levels in these marathons rarely exceeded national standards for air quality, performance was still affected," study author Linsey Marr said in a news release from the American College of Sports Medicine ... SOURCE: American College of Sports Medicine, news release, March 1, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2 Diabetics Mar 16, 2010
Both sets of results were to be presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta and simultaneously published in the March 18 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine ... March 13, 2010, presentations, American College of Cardiology annual meeting, Atlanta; March 18, 2010, New England Journal of Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)
Behind the Data: Why Drugs Don't Help Diabetes Patients' Hearts Mar 16, 2010
Doctors at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta on Sunday got some surprising news on their first day of sessions. Researchers presented three studies revealing that some of the most widely prescribed medications to reduce the risk of heart disease in Type 2 diabetes patients appeared not to provide much benefit at all. (Time.com)
UBC-Providence health team identifies a key predictor of cardiovascular death Mar 16, 2010
In an article published today in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers Claire Heslop, Dr. Jiri Frohlich, and Dr. John Hill from The Providence Heart + Lung Institute and the University of British Columbia detail their discovery, that high levels of an enzyme, myeloperoxidase, in the blood of CAD patients more than doubles the risk for death over a 13 year period. Myeloperoxidase is an enzyme associated with oxidative stress, which damages arterial tissue. (EurekAlert!)
Surgery-Free Fix for Leaky Heart Valves Mar 16, 2010
He led the new study and gave results Sunday at an American College of Cardiology conference. The study was sponsored by Evalve Inc., which developed the device. (CBS News -- Health)
Marathoners Face Greater Risk of Artery Problems Mar 16, 2010
The findings were presented Saturday at the American College of Cardiology's annual scientific session, in Atlanta. The study, which the researchers said was the first examine the long-term effect of intense, protracted endurance training on the elastic properties of the large arteries, found that male marathon runners (females were not included in the study) had significantly increased stiffness of the aorta -- the major artery leading from the heart -- when compared with people who took part... (MEDLINEplus)
Intensive Diabetic Cardiac Care May Harm Mar 16, 2010
The studies were presented Sunday at an American College of Cardiology conference and published on the Internet by the New England Journal of Medicine. They involve people with Type 2 diabetes the most common form and the one rising because of the obesity epidemic. (Newsmax)
Hope for Inherited, Dangerously High Cholesterol Mar 16, 2010
The study was published online March 13 in advance of print publication this week in The Lancet, and was slated to be presented Saturday at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta. SOURCE: The Lancet, news release, March 13, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Study: Hearts may swoon when stocks do Mar 16, 2010
He is chairman of the American College of Cardiology's annual conference, where the study results were released Saturday. Dr. Janet Wright, vice president of quality and science for the cardiology college, agreed. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study: Tricor doesn't lower diabetics' heart risk Mar 15, 2010
The study, released here at the American College of Cardiology's annual meeting, provoked a sharp response from Abbott vice president Eugene Sun, who said in a statement that most study patients did not qualify for fenofibrate treatment because they did not have abnormally high triglycerides or low levels of good cholesterol. In such patients, he noted, pairing fenofibrate and simvastatin reduced heart attacks, strokes and deaths by 31% over simvastatin alone. (USA Today)
2 Drugs Fail to Prevent Diabetes in the Overweight Mar 15, 2010
Results of the trial were reported in two papers released early on March 13 by the New England Journal of Medicine, and slated for presentation Sunday at the American College of Cardiology's annual meeting, in Atlanta. "It would be great if we had something that would prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease at the same time," said Dr. Robert M. Califf, vice chancellor for clinical research at Duke University, and one of the leaders of the trial. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
5 Questions: Complete College America looks to improve graduate population Mar 15, 2010
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Dow and out: market wobbles linked to rise in heart attacks Mar 15, 2010
The results of the research were presented at the American College of Cardiology's 59th annual scientific conference held this weekend in Atlanta. While more and larger studies are needed to examine the reason for these findings, it's important for healthcare providers to be aware of social stressors that may potentially affect their patients,'' Ms Fiuzat said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Type-2 conundrum Mar 15, 2010
The study, presented at the 59th annual conference of the American College of Cardiology, followed 10251 type-2 diabetics between the ages of 40 and 79 for an average of 10 years. All participants joined the study with an especially high risk of cardiovascular disease. (iAfrica.com)
Cholesterol, BP Control Little Good for Diabetics Mar 15, 2010
Both studies, part of the complex ACCORD trial, were presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting in Atlanta, Ga. and released simultaneously online in the New England Journal of Medicine. (ABC News)
US consular aide and husband shot to death in Mexico Mar 15, 2010
They came during a particularly bloody weekend when nearly 50 people were killed around the country in drug-gang violence, including attacks in Acapulco as American college students began arriving for spring break. The killings followed threats against US diplomats along the Mexican border and complaints from consulate workers that drug-related violence was growing untenable, US officials said. (Boston Globe)
Heart treatments for diabetics found to be possibly harmful Mar 15, 2010
The papers were presented at an American College of Cardiology Meeting yesterday and are being published online by The New England Journal of Medicine. In Type 2 diabetes, the body is resistant to the hormone insulin, leading to abnormally high blood sugar levels that can cause eye, kidney, and nerve disease. (Boston Globe)
Regadenoson is safe, effective for use in heart transplant patients Mar 15, 2010
The study will be presented Sunday at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions in Atlanta. More than 2,000 heart transplants are performed annually in the United States. (EurekAlert!)
Family history is strong predictor of obstructive coronary artery disease using CCTA Mar 15, 2010
The study is presented at the Sunday at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions in Atlanta. "This is the first study to show that family history of premature coronary artery disease is a significant predictor of obstructive coronary artery disease using coronary computed tomography," says Mouaz Al-Mallah, M.D., director of Cardiac Imaging Research at Henry Ford and lead author of the study. (EurekAlert!)
Study: New risk score tool more accurately predicts patients' risk for cardiac disease and death Mar 15, 2010
Results of the study from the Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center will be presented at 1:30 pm, EST, on Sunday, March 14, at the American College of Cardiology's 59th annual scientific session in Atlanta. Researchers followed over 5,000 patients who were treated for angiography, or vascular imaging. (EurekAlert!)
UF researcher urges caution in reducing blood pressure in patients with diabetes, coronary disease Mar 15, 2010
D., an associate professor of pharmacy and medicine at UF. She reported her findings today (Sunday, March 14) at the American College of Cardiology's 59th annual scientific session in Atlanta. She recommends raising the systolic bar above 120 for blood pressure in patients with diabetes and coronary artery disease, saying that levels between 130 and 140 appear to be the most healthful. (EurekAlert!)
Plaque on CT scan is strong predictor of heart disease, worse long-term outcomes Mar 15, 2010
The study is being presented Sunday, March 14 at the 59th annual American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions in Atlanta. "If you get a CT scan on your abdomen, there's probably a good chance that image can provide us with more information about the health of your heart arteries," says Mouaz Al-Mallah, M.D., director of Cardiac Imaging Research at Henry Ford and lead author of the study. (EurekAlert!)
STUDY: Too many heart patients get angiograms Mar 15, 2010
The data came from a registry kept by the American College of Cardiology, which sponsored the study. The researchers focused on about 400,000 patients who raised doctors' suspicions but had no known heart disease and weren't getting emergency heart treatment. (USA Today -- News)
Heart health: Doctors devise less invasive valve surgery Mar 15, 2010
"What we have now is a third option," Feldman said at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. The device, called MitraClip by its maker, Abbott, is available in Europe and is awaiting Food and Drug Administration approval. (USA Today -- News)
Why Lenny Feinberg funded 'Art of the Steal' Mar 14, 2010
It is a move, said Feinberg, that explicitly goes against Barnes' 1951 will, which stated that the foundation shall always be an educational institution, the paintings shall never be removed, and control of the collection shall rest with Lincoln University, a small African American college in Chester County, Pa. So two years ago, Feinberg went hunting for a documentary filmmaker. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Stock Ticker May Be Bad For Your Ticker Mar 14, 2010
The study was released Saturday at an American College of Cardiology conference in Atlanta. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Stock market dips 'linked to heart attack surge' Mar 14, 2010
The results of the research were presented at the American College of Cardiology. s 59th annual scientific conference held this weekend in Atlanta. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Guidelines: Do medical tests later, less often Mar 13, 2010
PAP SMEAR: Most women in their 20s can have a screening test for cervical cancer every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. And screening witha pap smear shouldn't start until age 21. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Will VBACs make a comeback? Mar 12, 2010
I didn t say VBACs are risky based on claims experience what I think is that many who are reading and commenting here missed a very important part of the article Even the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has acknowledged that the operation is overused. Though there is no consensus on what the rate should be, government health agencies and the World Health Organization have suggested 15 percent as a goal in LOW RISK WOMEN (emphasis added). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
In the U.S., Too Many Women Dying While Having Babies Mar 12, 2010
"Access is only one factor," cautions Maureen Corry, executive director of Childbirth Connection, a research and advocacy organziation that recently convened more than 100 stakeholders, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the NIH, in a large symposium on transforming maternity care. "We need to make sure that we reduce the overuse of interventions that are not always necessary, like C-sections, and increase access to the care that we know is good for mothers and... (Time.com)
Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-Sections Mar 12, 2010
In addition, some professional societies, such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have guidelines that in some cases are impossible to follow, which have caused many hospitals to shy away from offering vaginal delivery to women who have had a Cesarean delivery, Cunningham said. For example, the ACOG guidelines require that a surgeon and an anesthesiologist be immediately available when a woman who has had a previous C-section gives birth vaginally. (MEDLINEplus)
ELECTIVE C-SECTIONS: 36% performed too early Mar 12, 2010
While the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that elective C-sections be performed no sooner than 39 full weeks of gestation, the study found that 36% were earlier. Elective repeat C-sections have become increasingly common and now represent about 40% of the 1. (USA Today -- News)
University commits to emission reduction Mar 12, 2010
In 2007, the University cemented its commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by becoming a signatory of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment ... The American College and University President s Climate Commitment defines climate neutrality as having no net greenhouse gas emissions, within a minimum scope of boundaries. (The Villanovan, PA)
Heart test overused, data hint Mar 11, 2010
The catheterizations had taken place at 663 hospitals that participate in the American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry, which tracks such procedures. Fully 80 percent of the procedures were performed in patients who had previously diagnosed coronary disease or who were having a heart attack, and no one questions the value of the test in such cases. (AZCentral -- News)
Low Diagnostic Yield of Elective Coronary Angiography Mar 11, 2010
Methods From January 2004 through April 2008, at 663 hospitals in the American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry, we identified patients without known coronary artery disease who were undergoing elective catheterization. The patients' demographic characteristics, risk factors, and symptoms and the results of noninvasive testing were correlated with the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease, which was defined as stenosis of 50% or more of the diameter of the... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Program focuses on dementia Mar 10, 2010
Oberlender is board certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He founded SeniorEvaluations, LLC to offer in-home comprehensive geriatric evaluation and independent medical evaluations of decision-making capacity. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Allon's CEO Presenting at BIO-Europe Spring Mar 10, 2010
The data was presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. About Allon's neuroprotective platforms. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Father Sues Doctors Over Autism Therapy Mar 10, 2010
"There doesn't seem to be any scientific justification for using chelation to treat autism," said Dr. Paul Wax, executive director of the American College of Medical Toxicology and a toxicologist with the University of Texas, who is not involved in the case. "To date there's not been any scientific study that's revealed any definitive link between an environmental chemical and autism.". (ABC News)
Too many 'preventable' deaths among new moms, experts say Mar 10, 2010
For every death, 50 additional women suffer serious complications of pregnancy or delivery, notes Dr. Jeffrey King of the University of Louisville, a spokesman for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. At issue are deaths directly related to pregnancy or childbirth, up to 42 days after delivery. (USA Today -- News)
Midwives a reborn option Mar 9, 2010
" Kaiser's five nurse midwives are certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives and have Hawaii State Advanced Practice Nurse Licenses, which require continuing education. Ogasawara said midwife training is more holistic and patient-centered. "It's not that physicians aren't patient-centered," he said, but the midwife approach is "much more personalized ... Kaiser's five nurse midwives are certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives and have Hawaii State Advanced Practice Nurse... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries Mar 9, 2010
Dr. Heather Gillespie of the American College of Sports Medicine sees everyone from elite athletes to weekend warriors in her sports medicine practice at UCLA.. She said the consequences of over-exercising can include stress fractures as well as overuse injuries. (MSNBC -- Health)
