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The latest Heart Disease News articles published daily. Includes news on all the different types of heart disease, including coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular disease, ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, hypertensive heart disease, inflammatory heart disease and valvular heart disease. Plus information on treatments, surgery and clinical trials..

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Heart Disease May Be A Risk Factor For Prostate Cancer
11 February 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... [read article]

Male Gene Linked To Coronary Artery Disease Risk
09 February 2012
A recent study published by The Lancet suggests that males with a certain variant on their Y-chromosome are at a 50% higher risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD). The study, led by Dr Maciej Tomaszewski... [read article]

Y Chromosome Link For Coronary Artery Disease: Presdisposition 'Passed On From Father To Son'
09 February 2012
A common heart disease which kills thousands each year may be passed genetically from father to son, according to a study led by the University of Leicester. A paper published in medical journal The Lancet shows that the Y... [read article]

Heart Disease News Articles Archive  -   Page 1

08 February 2012

Molecular Link Established Between Genetic Defect And Heart Malformation
Key Finding In Stem Cell Self-Renewal
Following Heart Attack, Low Levels Of Lipid Antibodies Increase Complications
06 February 2012

In Heart Failure Treatment, Warfarin And Aspirin Are Similar
Among Moderate Drinkers, The Effect Of Occasional Binge Drinking On Heart Disease And Mortality
Elevated Glucose Associated With Undetected Heart Damage
05 February 2012

Link Between Heart Failure And Thinner Bones And Fractures
01 February 2012

Association Between Heart Failure, Loss Of Brain Cells And A Decline In Mental Processes
MS Drug Prevented Fatal Heart Condition In Lab Study
Alcohol And Your Heart: Friend Or Foe?
ESC Cardiologists 'Intrigued' By Novel Approach To Heart Failure
30 January 2012

Two-Arm Blood Pressure Checks May Spot "Silent" Risks
New Genetic Study Links Body Clock Receptor To Diabetes
Study Of Genetic Regulation Of Metabolomic Biomarkers - Paths To Cardiovascular Diseases And Type 2 Diabetes
27 January 2012

A First For Ontario: Cardiac Stem Cell Transplant Performed At The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre
Rise In Heart Disease Prevalence In The Gulf States Linked To Rapid Urbanisation As Well As Cultural Habits
26 January 2012

Rapid Urbanization And Cultural Habits Responsible For High Prevalence Of Heart Disease In Gulf States
Frying Food in Olive or Sunflower Oil Better For Heart
Greater Lifetime Risk For Heart Disease Driven By Middle-Age Risk Factors
Data For Adipose Stem Cell Heart Attack Trial Published In JACC
Children With A Genetic Variation Who Are Prescribed Antipsychotics At Increased Risk Of Metabolic Side Effects
25 January 2012

Eating Foods Fried In Olive Or Sunflower Oil Not Tied To Heart Disease Or Earlier Death, BMJ Study
Encouraging Patients To Take Moments To Enjoy Life Helps Them Make Better Health Decisions
Confidence, Positive Feelings Support Better Medication Adherence In Hypertensive African-Americans
Nurturing Mothers Rear Physically Healthier Adults
23 January 2012

Genetic Mechanism Linked To Congenital Heart Disease Identified
21 January 2012

Sex Is O.K. For Heart Attack Patients
Most Heart, Stroke Patients Can Safely Engage In Sexual Activity
19 January 2012

In Cardiovascular Disease, Is It The Alcohol Or Polyphenols In Red Wine That Benefits Patients?
Procedure Offers New Hope To The Quarter-Million Canadians For Whom Drugs To Lower Blood Pressure Are Ineffective
12 January 2012

Heart Attack Risk Linked To Car Ownership And Owning A TV
11 January 2012

Sugar Tax Has Huge Potential To Reduce Obesity, Diabetes, And Heart Disease
New Generation Drug-Eluting Stents Associated With Lower Rates Of Mortality And Restenosis Than Bare Metal Stents
10 January 2012

Routine Aspirin More Likely To Harm Than Benefit Healthy People
A Broken Heart Breaks Your Heart, Literally !
09 January 2012

Study Finds Tobacco Company Misrepresented Danger From Cigarettes; Toxicity Levels Obscured, Increasing Risks Of Heart Disease, Cancer
06 January 2012

Heart Attack Hospital Re-Admission Rates Higher In The USA Than Abroad
05 January 2012

Biomarker Tests Could Significantly Speed Up Heart Attack Diagnosis
Heart Failure - Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Is Effective
Hypothermia Underutilized In Cardiac Arrest Cases Treated In U.S. Hospitals
Managing And Reducing Costs For Heart Failure Via Home Monitoring
Explaining Link Between Heart Failure And Diabetes
04 January 2012

Gene Analysis Helps Identify Basis Of Histiocytoid Cardiomyopathy - A Rare Infant Heart Disorder
Bariatric Surgery Associated With Reduction In Cardiovascular Events And Death
03 January 2012

Arrhythmia Driven By TBX3 Gene Mutation
01 January 2012

TriReme Medical, Inc. Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance For Chocolate PTA Balloon Catheter
Janssen Research & Development Submits Application To U.S. FDA For XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) To Reduce Secondary Cardiovascular Events
First Canadian Patients Treated With TriVascular Ovation™ Abdominal Stent Graft System
31 December 2011

Abbott Initiates Clinical Trial To Study Drug Eluting Bioresorbable Therapy For Treatment Of Peripheral Artery Disease
29 December 2011

MRI Scans Better For Suspected Heart Disease Patients
A Roundup Of 2011 Global Dairy Research Highlights The Benefits Of Dairy Products
28 December 2011

Biomarker Can Recognize Heart Attack Immediately
Mutation In TBX3 Gene Linked To Arrhythmia
As Part Of A Heart-Healthy Diet, Eating Lean Beef Daily Can Help Lower Cholesterol
27 December 2011

Wake Forest Baptist Offers Holiday Heart Health Tips
Restricting Post-Surgery Blood Transfusion Is Safe For Some Hip Patients
24 December 2011

Researchers Throw Light On How Sildenafil Could Help Alleviate Heart Problems
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