By roy, on May 14th, 2012%
New research from the University at Buffalo suggests that cardiologists may have a new way to identify patients who are at the highest risk of sudden cardiac arrest, and the most likely to benefit from receiving an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD). ICDs are used to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in patients with advanced heart disease, but many patients’ devices are never triggered…
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By roy, on April 29th, 2012%
A recent study carried out by Northwestern Medicine researchers and reported in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery found that patients with abnormal heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation or A-fib) who have cardiac surgery, have a lower long-term survival rate than those whose hearts beat normal (in sinus rhythm)…
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By roy, on April 14th, 2012%
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, has drawn considerable attention from physicians and patients for its ability to increase “good” cholesterol (high density lipoprotein, HDL), while also reducing “bad” cholesterol. Niacin prevents the break down of fat, thus blocking the availability of LDL building blocks. Often patients refrain from taking niacin due to uncomfortable facial flushing…
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By roy, on March 30th, 2012%
The online issue of the European Heart Journal reports that a study of almost 2,000 American men has demonstrated that men who survived a first heart attack and who consume alcohol in moderation have a lower risk of dying from heart disease or any other cause than non-drinkers…
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By roy, on March 15th, 2012%
People who experience sleep apnea may have more at stake than getting a good night’s sleep. According to an article published in Circulation: Heart Failure, a journal of the American Heart Association, when sleep apnea becomes more severe it may cause changes in the heart’s shape and function…
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By roy, on February 29th, 2012%
People are relying on sleeping pills more than ever to get a good night’s rest, but a new study by Scripps Clinic researchers links the medications to a 4.6 times higher risk of death and a significant increase in cancer cases among regular pill users…
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By roy, on February 14th, 2012%
In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may have shared causes…
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By roy, on January 30th, 2012%
Heart failure is a leading cause of death in Canada…
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By roy, on January 15th, 2012%
Article by Jonathan Ginsberg
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels. The term “heart disease” is often used interchangeably with “cardiovascular disease” – a term that generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina), or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as infections and conditions that affect your heart’s muscle, valves, or beating rhythm also are considered forms of heart disease.
Heart disease is the No. 1 worldwide killer of men and women, including in the United States. Responsible for 40 percent of all the deaths in the United States, more than all forms of cancer combined (!), heart disease is a legitimate fear. Here, we will discuss the specifics regarding heart disease and how someone with heart disease may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits (or SSDI).
About Heart Disease
The causes of heart disease vary by type of heart disease. While cardiovascular disease can refer to many different types of heart or blood vessel problems, the term is often used to mean damage caused to your heart or blood vessels by atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty plaques in your arteries, blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the . . . → Read More: Heart Disease and Social Security Disability Benefits
By roy, on January 15th, 2012%
According to a study published in the European Heart Journal, owning a car and a television is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, while physical activity during leisure time or work considerably reduces the risk of heart attacks in developed and developing nations…
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