"Mini" Stroke Can Cause Major Disability, May Warrant Clot-Busters
September 13, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Patients with transient ischemic attack, TIA or "mini" stroke, are not typically given clot-busting drugs because the condition is considered too mild to treat.
However,...
American Heart Association Offers Scholarships to Multicultural Women
September 11, 2012 13:00 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tuition hikes at colleges and universities across the nation are putting the squeeze on many young people and forcing families to find new ways to pay for...
More Pregnant Women Taking High Blood Pressure Drugs, Yet Safety Unclear
September 10, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Nearly 5 percent of pregnant women take high blood pressure drugs — some that may have harmful effects — and the number is increasing.
Research is urgently...
Taking Painkillers Increases Death Risk, Second Heart Attacks in Survivors
September 10, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Heart attack survivors using common painkillers such as ibuprofen face a higher long-term risk of death or second heart attack.
The higher risk persists for at least five...
Non-Alcoholic Red Wine May Help Reduce High Blood Pressure
September 06, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Non-alcoholic red wine was more effective at lowering blood pressure than traditional red wine or gin.
Red wine's polyphenols uninhibited by alcohol seem to be the blood...
Lengthier Resuscitation Attempts Improve Survival Rates
September 06, 2012 02:28 ET
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American Heart Association
Study highlights:
More patients survived cardiac arrest when treated in hospitals that generally perform longer resuscitation efforts.
More study is needed to know whether improved survival...
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Survey Reveals Positive Results on Patient Perception of Risks Associated Between Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
September 05, 2012 08:00 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Findings from a recent American Heart Association/American Stroke Association survey noted the increased awareness in patients suffering from atrial...
Vitamin D Supplement Fails to Lower Cholesterol in Short Term
September 04, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Correcting low vitamin D levels with high doses of vitamin D3 supplements failed to improve cholesterol levels at two months and worsened the cholesterol profile for some...
American Heart Association Comment: Proposed Department of Justice Settlement Framework
August 30, 2012 23:38 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Heart Association supports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) in their efforts to eliminate...
Researchers Identify Evidence-Based Public Health Interventions for Policy Makers
August 20, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Statement Highlights:
Researchers analyzed more than 1,000 scientific studies and identified the public health interventions with the strongest evidence for improving dietary habits,...