Information for Caregivers
A Special, Potentially Life-saving Delivery
03/11/08
Information for Caregivers
More Elderly Americans Are Living with Heart Failure
02/26/08
Information for Caregivers
CT Scans Diagnose Heart Disease in the ER
11/29/07
Information for Caregivers
A sophisticated CT scan may be used to diagnose heart disease in patients who arrive at the hospital emergency room complaining of chest pains, reducing total hospital time.
Discussing Coronary Risk Improves Treatment Outcome
11/27/07
Information for Caregivers
When doctors discuss their patients’ risk of heart disease, treatments for high cholesterol are more effective, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Statewide Program Improves Quality of Care For Heart Attack
11/07/07
Information for Caregivers
Implementation of a program in North Carolina to increase the rate of coronary reperfusion (restoring blood flow to the heart muscle) for heart attack significantly improved the quality of care these patients received, according to a study in JAMA being released early online to coincide with its release at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting. The study will be published in the November 28 print issue of JAMA.
Extra Pounds Mean Extra Threat in Heart Disease
09/11/07
Information for Caregivers, Living Well, Prevention, Research, General
Noticeable weight gain over a short period of time can indicate future hospitalization for heart failure, according to an article published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.
Case Management Cost-Effective Way to Cut Heart Risks
08/29/07
Information for Caregivers, Living Well, Treatment Options, Research, Disease Basics, General
HDL Still Best Indicator of Coronary Heart Disease Risk
08/16/07
Information for Caregivers, Diagnosis, Research, General
FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Red Yeast Rice Products Promoted as Treatments for High Cholesterol
08/15/07
Information for Caregivers, Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, General
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy or eat three red yeast rice products promoted and sold on Web sites. The products may contain an unauthorized drug that could be harmful to health. The products are promoted as dietary supplements for treating high cholesterol.
Estrogen Use Lowered One Risk Factor For Heart Disease Among Some Younger Postmenopausal Women
06/25/07
Information for Caregivers, Prevention, Research, General
Estrogen use significantly reduces risk for one predictor of future heart attacks among women who have had hysterectomies, according to a study by the Women's Health Initiative.
