Caffeine's Magical Effects, Wondrou... Nov 15, 2009
tachycardia, rapid heart beats. frequent and much urination. (Suite101.com)
Researchers develop innovative imaging system to study sudden cardiac arrest Oct 31, 2009
Their multimodal cardiac imaging technique uses a two-camera approach to integrate electrophysiological imaging with optical fluorescence imaging of metabolic activity associated with damaged heart tissue and tachycardia, or accelerated heart rate. The biochemical and electrochemical studies of heart tissue under controlled conditions will enhance scientists' understanding of electrometabolic cardiac disorders and their clinical treatment. (EurekAlert!)
Vyvanse Capsules CII administration through 2 routes demonstrated similar pharmacokinetic profile Oct 23, 2009
The most common adverse events with an incidence greater than 5 percent among subjects administered Vyvanse by intranasal administration were: tachycardia (two of 18 subjects), dry mouth (two of 18 subjects), and feeling jittery (two of 18 subjects), and for oral administration: anorexia (four of 18 subjects). Adverse events were more common after intranasal administration, reported by 38. (EurekAlert!)
Review of The MVPS Dysautonomia S... Oct 22, 2009
Rapid heart rate (tachycardia). Skipped heart beats, flutters or flip-flops (palpitations). (Suite101.com)
Mineral Area Regional Medical Center offers new service Oct 13, 2009
They are able to determine the heart's activity, and either break the tachycardia, shock out of a deadly rhythm, or act as a pacemaker if the rate falls too low. An AICD is also used in some patients to treat Congestive Heart Failure by means of bi-ventricular pacing to increase the strength of contractions, and re-synchronize the contractions, therefore increasing the EF.. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Defibrillator Implantation Early after MI Oct 8, 2009
40%) and a heart rate of 90 or more beats per minute on the first available electrocardiogram (ECG) (criterion 1: 602 patients), nonsustained ventricular tachycardia. 150 beats per minute) during Holter monitoring (criterion 2: 208 patients), or both criteria (88 patients). (New England Journal of Medicine)
During CPR, More Chest Compressions Mean More Saved Lives Sep 18, 2009
Patients were studied if they had a ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia cardiac arrest prior to EMS arrival between December 2005 and March 2007. Ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia are abnormal heart rhythms in which the heart s lower chambers contract erratically or extremely rapidly and pump little or no blood. (Science Daily)
Man Dies after L.A. Police Tasering Aug 28, 2009
If that happens it could misfire and throw someone into Ventricular Tachycardia and if sustained, you lose blood pressure and basically have no pulse ... If that happens it could misfire and throw someone into Ventricular Tachycardia and if sustained, you lose blood pressure and basically have no pulse. (CBS News -- US)
Learning the key risk factors for heat illness can save a life Aug 10, 2009
Symptoms include profuse sweating, malaise, headache, dizziness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, chills, muscle or general weakness, tachycardia and hypotension, visual disturbances and flushing of the skin. The patients should be moved to a cool area to rest, provided fluids, a cool cloth and protection from re-exposure for at least two to three days. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Seeking silver linings: They may be difficult to find, but sometimes there are benefits to be taken from those health clouds Jul 21, 2009
Tachycardia, the official name for a rapid heart rate, really bites. It forced me to cancel my planned Tony Grove to Wood Camp hike and may postpone my climb up the Wellsville mountains. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Dysautonomia in Chronic Fatigue Syn... Jul 17, 2009
Because of this abnormal and sudden drop in blood pressure, some people with OH will also experience a short term increase in heart rate, referred to as tachycardia (beats exceeding 100 per minute without exertion) ... Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and CFS ... When symptoms of OH and tachycardia are serious enough and result in other significant symptoms, a diagnosis of POTS may be given. (Suite101.com)
Small Bowel Obstruction: Diagnosis Jul 12, 2009
They may have a fever, an elevated white blood cell count, tachycardia (heart rate over 100), and hyperactive, high-pitched bowel sounds. These bowel sounds are caused by the intestines trying to push intestinal contents past the obstruction. (Suite101.com)
Video: Mental wounds Jun 24, 2009
Other physical symptoms include headaches, dizziness, faintness, weakness, chest pain, tachycardia (racing heart), trembling, joint and soft tissue damage, stomach problems and digestive problems, Garcia-Peltoniemi said. The mistrust survivors feel may even carry over to the next generation, with children observing their parents keeping secrets and feeling shame, Gerrity said. (CNN)
Cell Therapeutics Completes Pixantrone NDA Submission and Requests Priority Review Jun 24, 2009
Events considered cardiac disorders included cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, cyanosis, pericardial effusion, and tachycardia. About Pixantrone. (PR Newswire)
Responses After Completion of Therapy Increase Pixantrone Complete Remission (CR)/Unconfirmed Complete Remission (CRu) Rate to 24% and Overall Response Rate (ORR) to 40% Compared to 7% and 14% for Comparator Agents in Phase III EXTEND Trial in 3rd Line Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory Aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) Jun 22, 2009
Events considered cardiac disorders included cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, cyanosis, pericardial effusion, and tachycardia. In April 2009, CTI began a rolling submission of a New Drug Application (the "NDA") with the FDA for pixantrone to treat relapsed or refractory aggressive NHL. CTI expects to complete the submission this month and will request priority review, which if granted could lead to an approval decision from the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2009. (PR Newswire)
Father's day: That's my dad Jun 21, 2009
They also discovered that he had POTS postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome a condition in which the body doesn t always effectively regulate the flow of blood to the brain. In the last year, Tyler has been to the Cleveland and Mayo clinics, plus the National Institutes for Health, for further study. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Benefit to help Hasslers with expenses Jun 19, 2009
LeeAnn was also recently diagnosed with a second heart condition, Ventricular Tachycardia, after she was shocked 16 times by her defibrillator. Adam is also believed to have Ventricular Tachycardia, having been shocked 10 times by his defibrillator in one incident ... Both Long QT Syndrome and Ventricular Tachycardia are life-threatening conditions, according to family friend Jenny Koser. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
William Saletan Jun 5, 2009
The CBD:THC formulation is believed to enhance the pain relief of THC while modulating the unwanted psychotropic and other THC-related side effects, such as tachycardia. The spray delivery system keeps THC from entering the blood too rapidly and also minimizes the development of unwanted psychotropic effects. (Slate)
Pixantrone Produces High Rates of Complete and Partial Remissions Even Among Aggressive NHL Patients With Extensive Prior Doxorubicin Treatment or Prior Rituximab Treatment Jun 2, 2009
Events considered cardiac disorders included cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, cyanosis, pericardial effusion, and tachycardia. The ASCO poster is available at. (PR Newswire)
FDA grants approval for use of RISPERDAL CONSTA as both a monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder May 19, 2009
Orthostatic Hypotension: RISPERDAL CONSTA may induce orthostatic hypotension associated with dizziness, tachycardia, and in some patients, syncope, especially during the initial dose-titration period. Monitoring should be considered in patients for whom this may be of concern. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Takeda to Acquire IDM Pharma, Adding MEPACT(R) (Mifamurtide), the First Treatment Approved for Osteosarcoma in More Than 20 Years, to Its Oncology Franchise May 18, 2009
The most common side effects were anemia, anorexia, headache, dizziness, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, dyspnea, tachypnea, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, hyperhidrosis, myalgia, arthralgia, back pain, pain in extremity, fever, chills, fatigue, hypothermia, pain, malaise, asthenia, and chest pain. A pharmacovigilance plan for MEPACT, as for all medicinal products, will be implemented as part of the marketing authorization. (PR Newswire)
Arrythmia Associated With Heart Attacks Linked To Higher Risk Of Death May 11, 2009
Granger says that until recently, the medical community generally felt that an episode of arrhythmia (also known as fibrillation or tachycardia) while worrisome didn't complicate outcomes much for patients with blocked arteries because fast and effective treatments usually get blood flowing properly again. "But this study tells us that we were wrong. Now we know that an episode of ventricular fibrillation at any point significantly affects a patient's chance of a successful outcome.". (Science Daily)
Vanda Pharmaceuticals wins drug approval, stock soars May 8, 2009
The FDA said iloperidone s most common side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, nasal congestion, sudden fall in blood pressure causing light-headedness upon standing (orthostatic hypotension), drowsiness, rapid heart rate (tachycardia) and weight increase. While the schizophrenia market offers stiff competition from mainstay drugs being sold by bellwether pharmaceuticals such as Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., AstraZeneca PLC and Eli Lilly & Co., the disease affects 1 percent of the... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
FDA Approves Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Fanapt(TM) for the Treatment of Schizophrenia May 7, 2009
May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ) announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval of Fanapt(TM) (iloperidone) for the acute treatment of adult patients with schizophrenia. The approval was supported by two placebo-controlled Phase III clinical studies comparing Fanapt(TM) to placebo and active control in patients with schizophrenia, as well as safety data from more than 3,000 patients. (PR Newswire)
ION Labs Inc. Recalls Influend Cough and Cold Products, in Alabama, Because Of Possible Health Risk Apr 16, 2009
Possible complications may include Tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, cardiovascular collapse with hypotension, headaches, dizziness, anxiety, restlessness and nervousness. The following products were distributed and sold directly to consumers in the Madison/Huntsville, Alabama area. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Are Herbal Supplements Putting Aesthetic Surgery Patients at Risk? Apr 15, 2009
Herbal Medications to Avoid Within 2 Weeks of Surgery Bleeding effects Drug interactions Gingko biloba Echinacea Garlic Goldenseal Ginseng Licorice Fish oils (omega-3 fatty acids) St. John's wort Dong Quai Kava Feverfew Valerian root Cardiovascular Effects Anesthetic effects Ephedra (tachycardia, Valerian root hypertension and palpitations) St. John's wort Garlic (hypotension) Kava Other St. John's wort and Dong Quai (photosensitivity) Ginseng (hypoglycemia). "Despite the fact that the dangerous... (PR Newswire)
Health Risks Of Chinese Slimming Capsules Apr 12, 2009
Fifteen women and two men exhibited symptoms of poisoning, including nausea, tachycardia, headache, agitation, dyspnea, and insomnia. A 14-year old girl had to be admitted to a psychiatric ward because of acute confusion. (Science Daily)
FDA Advisory Committee Recommendation on SEROQUEL XR Supplemental New Drug Applications Apr 9, 2009
Clinical manifestations of NMS are hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and evidence of autonomic instability (irregular pulse or blood pressure, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and cardiac dysrhythmia). Additional signs may include elevated creatine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis), and acute renal failure. (PR Newswire)
Targeted drug therapy prevents exercise-induced arrhythmias Mar 30, 2009
Patients with CPVT experience abnormally rapid heart rates (tachycardia), usually during exercise or stress, and are at risk for fainting and cardiac arrest ... The Dutch patient, for example, experienced ventricular tachycardia and ICD shocks whenever he got out of bed, Knollmann said ... "It's extremely desirable to have a drug treatment that reduces or prevents the ventricular tachycardias, and therefore prevents the ICD shocks.". (EurekAlert!)
FDA Uncovers Additional Tainted Weightloss Products Mar 21, 2009
The health risks posed by these products can be very serious and include high blood pressure, seizures, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), palpitations, heart attack, and stroke. Sibutramine, a controlled substance, was found in many of these products at levels much higher than the maximum daily dosage for Meridia, the only FDA-approved drug product containing sibutramine. (W-USA News, DC)
Miley's heart trouble Mar 11, 2009
The 16-year-old singer has tachycardia meaning her heart rate which exceeds the range of a normal resting rate and admits she worries about the complaint when she performs live. She says in her new autobiography 'Miles to Go': "The type of tachycardia I have isn't dangerous. It won't hurt me, but it does bother me. There is never a time onstage when I'm not thinking about my heart.". (iAfrica.com)
Doctor educates others about importance of defibrillators Feb 25, 2009
This is usually caused when the electrical impulses in the affected heart become rapid (ventricular tachycardia, or VT ) or chaotic (ventricular fibrillation, or VF ), or both. These irregular heart rhythms are arrhythmias. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Newer Medication May Offer Advantages Over Agents Often Used For Sedation In ICU Feb 11, 2009
9 percent), with a nonsignificant increase in the proportion requiring treatment, but had a lower likelihood of tachycardia (abnormally rapid heartbeat; 25. 4 percent vs. 44. (Science Daily)
FDA Approves First Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Catheters Feb 10, 2009
They describe cardiac ablation as a "standard of care for simple arrhythmias", such as Wolff-Parkison-White Syndrome and atrioventricular nodal re-entry tachycardia (AVNRT), and say complex arrhythmias like ventricular tachycardia and atrial flutter are also increasingly being treated with cardiac ablation. In 2006, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology recognized catheter ablation as second-line therapy for atrial fibrillation. (Medical News Today)
Time limit on pre-shock pause Feb 7, 2009
During ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia the electrocardiogram reflects the probability of return of spontaneous circulation associated with defibrillation ... From an electrocardiogram database we identified all intervals without chest compressions that followed an interval with compressions, and where the patients had ventricular fibrillation or tachycardia. (BioMed Central)
Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates Feb 7, 2009
The usual reasons the team was called was for changes in a patient's mental state, rapid heartbeat called tachycardia, which can lead to cardiac arrest, rapid breathing or abnormally low blood pressure. Since many patients evaluated by the rapid response team are transferred to the ICU, Chan's group looked at cardiac arrest and deaths both in and out of the ICU.. (MEDLINEplus)
