Tag Archives: Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Too Much TV May Be Linked to Heart Attack, Death Risk

I’ve been seeing so many of these reports that I actually took this to heart (no pun intended) and have started working on my computer while standing. VERY uncomfortable at first, but I forgot all about it after a few … Continue reading

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Worsening Depression Adds to Heart Failure Risks: Study

Heart failure patients whose depression worsens with time are less likely to fare well in the long-run than patients whose depressive symptoms either stabilize or dissipate, a new study indicates. The research team from Duke University Medical Center said that … Continue reading

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World’s top blood pressure drug gets failing mark

By Frederik Joelving NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The world’s most popular blood pressure medicine is much less effective than comparable drugs and gives patients a false sense of security, researchers said Monday. In a review of earlier studies, they … Continue reading

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Smog Contributes to Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorders

(HealthDay News) — The role that air pollution plays in heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) that can cause sudden death may be underestimated, according to researchers. A small study of 25 healthy people without heart disease found detectable changes in the … Continue reading

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Higher Education May Benefit Some Heart Attack Patients

HealthDay News– Levels of schooling may affect treatment and outcomes of patients who suffer a type of heart attack called acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a new study reveals. Commonly considered the most dangerous type of heart attack, STEMI … Continue reading

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