Heart :: MUSC helps turn heart guidelines into lifelines
The Medical University of South Carolina, (MUSC) was recognized for participating in an American Heart Association and American Stroke Association program called Get With the Guidelines.
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Heartbeat :: Irregular heartbeat linked to genetic mutation
Every day for 10 years, a seemingly heart-healthy 53-year-old woman experienced rapid and irregular heartbeats. She had no personal or family history of hypertension or hyperthyroidism.
Astrology :: 12 astrological signs determine your health
The 12 astrological signs had at least two medical disorders associated with them, thus placing people born under a given sign at increased risk compared to those born under different signs, revealed by researchers.
Heart :: 46-year-old man receives first temporary total artificial heart in Northeast US from Penn
A 46-year-old former fitness instructor, suffering from biventricular end-stage heart failure and in irreversible cardiogenic shock, has become the first to receive a new temporary Total Artificial Heart in the Northeast US by cardiac surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Heart :: First temporary total artificial heart in Northeast U.S.
A 46-year-old former fitness instructor, suffering from biventricular end-stage heart failure and in irreversible cardiogenic shock, has become the first to receive a new temporary Total Artificial Heart in the Northeast U.S. by cardiac surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Heart Failure :: Fetal heart-cell enzyme important in onset of heart failure
In almost all forms of heart failure, the heart begins to express genes that are normally only expressed in the fetal heart. Researchers have known for years that this fetal-gene reactivation happens, yet not what regulates it.
Health :: Charting our health by the stars
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council grantee Peter Austin and three other researchers at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences in Toronto have just completed a survey of hospital visits in Ontario, showing that, compared to people born under other astrological signs, Virgos have an increased risk of vomiting during pregnancy, Pisces have an increased risk of heart failure, and Libras have an increased risk of fracturing their pelvises.
Heart :: LifeMasters provides healthy tips for people living with heart conditions
In recognition of American Heart Month, LifeMasters — a national leading provider of disease management programs and services — encourages Americans to join the fight against heart disease by providing tips for people living with congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease and hypertension. Individuals can empower themselves or their loved ones to manage their heart disease by taking action.
Thalassemia :: Scientists identify mechanism driving iron overload in blood disease beta-thalassemia
Led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, an international group of scientists has pinpointed a specific genetic relationship as the cause of dangerous iron overload in persons with a form of the inherited blood disease, beta-thalassemia.
Heart Disease :: Indicators for risk of heart disease are higher in passive smokers
Exposure to second-hand smoke at work, home or elsewhere results in a disproportionate rise in markers that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, University of Nottingham researchers have found.