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When people with type 2 diabetes lower their cholesterol and blood pressure levels, they may be able to reverse hardening of the arteries, known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the No. 1 cause of heart attack, stroke and death, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. (WNBC.com, NY)
Cholesterol, blood pressure control may reverse atherosclerosis in adults with diabetes Apr 9, 2008
Aggressively lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels below current targets in adults with type 2 diabetes may help to prevent and possibly reverse hardening of the arteries, according to new research supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health. Hardening of the arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, is the number one cause of heart disease and can lead to heart attack, stroke, and death ... To assess the impact of the... (EurekAlert!)
New Patch Might Help Smokers Quit without Weight Apr 8, 2008
"We know it contributes to both the blocking of the arteries, also to thrombosis, or blood clotting and smoking directly contributes to those two processes and that's what leads to the hardening of the arteries, and that's what leads to strokes," he said. But, the biggest danger, he says, may be to those who have multiple risk factors. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Scientists Explore The Role Nanoparticles May Play In Disease Apr 7, 2008
6, 2008) Two Mayo Clinic researchers who study the role nanoparticles may play in hardening of the arteries and in the formation of kidney stones, will lead a symposium on how these super-small particles may affect the body s physiology ... Dr. Miller has been studying the link between atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and nanoparticles which calcify within the arteries. (Science Daily)
Mixed Results For Weight Loss Drug, Rimonabant, On Slowing Progression Of Coronary Disease Apr 6, 2008
4, 2008) The anti-obesity medication rimonabant showed mixed results in slowing progression of coronary artery disease in patients with abdominal obesity and pre-existing coronary disease, according to a new study. "Abdominal obesity, even in the absence of type 2 diabetes, is associated with a constellation of metabolic and physiological abnormalities that amplify the risk for atheroslcerotic cardiovascular disease," the authors write in background information for the article. (Science Daily)
More Boomers taking care of their parentsLocal groups now offer support for emotional toll on caregivers Apr 5, 2008
"Back then, they called it 'hardening of the arteries,' or 'senility,' " Mondadori said. "They didn't call it Alzheimer's back when my mother was diagnosed. But that's what she had. Alzheimer's.". (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Nationwide, pet obesity is on the rise — Lodi is no exception Apr 5, 2008
"We've seen many birds come in with hardening of the arteries, strokes and fatty liver disease," said Turner. Turner recommends pet birds be put on a balanced diet of feed such as Harrison's diet, ZuPreem or Rowdybush, and a mixture of fruits and vegetables. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Doubts linger about anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin Apr 3, 2008
The clinical tests showed that Vytorin did not reverse arteriosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, even if it did reduce cholesterol levels ... The target of the clinical trial in Europe with 720 patients that had genetic-linked high cholesterol levels was to determine whether Vytorin was more efficient than Zocor in reducing hardening of the arteries due to an atheromatous plaque. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Diabetes drug to reduce heart disease Apr 1, 2008
CHICAGO: A Japanese diabetes drug is the first to help reduce the hardening of the arteries, according to study released Monday, potentially opening up a new way to treat the debilitating disease ... Until now no diabetes drug has proved effective in reducing atherosclerosis, known as hardening of the arteries, said Steven Nissen, head of cardiology at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and the study's lead author. (India Times)
Managing Stress Can Lower Heart Death Risk Mar 30, 2008
Heart conditions in the study included irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries"), and atherothrombosis (blood accumulation leading to clotting). Researchers asked patients about their feelings and moods, sleep patterns, irregularity in bowel or stomach functions and other stress markers. (Health-Finder)
Putting weight behind dementia warning Mar 29, 2008
As is high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, sleep apnea, bone problems like osteoporosis, and hip and back problems. Heck, in women, excess fat can even lead to male pattern balding and excess facial hair because it ups the levels of male hormones in their system. (Greenwich Time)
Calcium Scans Help Predict Coronary Risk Mar 28, 2008
These scans look for calcification -- hardening of the arteries caused by high blood fats and calcium deposits that can eventually cause blood vessel blockage. The scan is a potential competitor for much less expensive tests for coronary risk, such as blood cholesterol and blood pressure readings. (MEDLINEplus)
Reduced Lung Capacity Accelerates With Diabetes Mar 27, 2008
A panel of diabetes and heart experts agreed that LDL ("bad") cholesterol was still an important risk factor, but that after LDL cholesterol levels were brought under control, ApoB (a measure of the number of LDL particles in the blood that cause hardening of the arteries) should also be tested and treated to target levels in people at high risk. The statement emphasizes the need to examine all factors for heart disease, to continue to focus on lifestyle interventions to reduce the risk for type... (PR Newswire)
Stroke and osteoporosis screening coming to Colonial Heights Mar 26, 2008
They help identify potential health problems such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Hispanics With Clogged Arteries At Greatest Risk Of Stroke, Heart Attack, Study Shows Mar 23, 2008
"It is a non-invasive marker that can help doctors identify the beginning stages of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, that is also associated with increased risk of stroke.". The study was supported by the Gilbert Baum Memorial Grant, the Goddess Fund for Stroke Research in Women, and grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (Science Daily)
Artery Plaque Boosts Hispanics' Odds for Stroke Mar 21, 2008
"It is a non-invasive marker that can help doctors identify the beginning stages of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, that is also associated with increased risk of stroke," Rundek said. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
How Diabetes Drives Atherosclerosis Mar 18, 2008
Experts once believed that atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, developed when too much cholesterol clogged arteries with fatty deposits called plaques ... 21, 2003) An enzyme found only in the liver and intestines may play a crucial role in the development of hardening of the arteries -- or atherosclerosis, a research team from Wake Forest University Baptist ... 18, 2006) New research suggests one reason vegetables may be so good for us -- a study in mice found that a mixture of five... (Science Daily)
Diabetes epidemic expands: Blame “metabolic syndrome”? Mar 15, 2008
"The approach has been that high blood sugar is the bad guy, but it's probably beyond that, because several studies have failed to show significant reductions in cardiovascular events just by controlling blood sugar. People with diabetes have a constellation of abnormalities. Patients with type 2 have very high insulin levels, and that in itself can affect the cardiovascular system, making the kidneys absorb more salt, making the blood pressure go up, and changing the metabolism of cholesterol."... (Why Files)
Alcohol 'quickly' cuts heart risk Mar 9, 2008
The results came from a study of 7,500 people taking part in a trial to look at risk factors for atherosclerosis - hardening of the arteries. For carefully selected individuals, a 'heart healthy diet' may include limited alcohol consumption even among individuals who have not included alcohol previously. (BBC News)
Arthritis Medications Reduce Risk Of Heart Attacks And Strokes, Study Suggests Mar 8, 2008 New potential drug target for the treatment of atherosclerosis Mar 5, 2008 Low-fat beats low-carb in diets to reduce heart disease: experts Mar 4, 2008 Russian CSUB Swimmer Died From Heart Disease Mar 2, 2008 New study shows low-fat diets more likely to reduce risk of heart disease than low-carb diets Mar 1, 2008 Pot belly linked to heart disease Feb 28, 2008 Punjabis more prone to heart attacks Feb 25, 2008 Latest food trend: Listen to your gut Feb 24, 2008 Nutrition Q&A Feb 23, 2008 Hospital a training ground for new heart tool Feb 23, 2008 Athletic Republic offers drug-free option Feb 22, 2008 Researchers link car exhaust fumes to heart attacks Feb 20, 2008 Your Health: Daily dose of beetroot juice lowers blood pressure Feb 15, 2008 Love of chocolate Feb 14, 2008 Disrupted Genetic Regulation Causes Common Disturbance In Metabolism Of Fat Feb 13, 2008 Meal makeovers can help you care for your heart Feb 12, 2008 Numbers tell the story when it comes to heart disease Feb 11, 2008 Albemarle to produce heart drug ingredient Feb 10, 2008 Key Interaction In Cholesterol Regulation Discovered Feb 7, 2008 Gene linked to preterm birth among Hispanic women Feb 3, 2008 Shock Diagnosis For TV Doctor Chris Steele Feb 2, 2008 How Poxviruses Such As Smallpox Evade The Immune System Feb 2, 2008 Rights were taken away Jan 31, 2008 Gene predicts heart attack response and cardiac damage Jan 31, 2008 How the state keeps liquor business all bottled up Jan 27, 2008 Moving target: Vytorin raises new questions Jan 24, 2008 Smallest Air Pollution Particles Hurt Heart Most Jan 19, 2008 Air Pollution May Cause Heart Disease Jan 18, 2008 Stroke, bone screens on Thursday Jan 16, 2008 Fish oil -- helpful or harmful? Jan 15, 2008 Lipoic acid could reduce atherosclerosis, weight gain Jan 15, 2008 Man saved from brink of death Jan 13, 2008 Oatmeal's Health Claims Reaffirmed, Study Suggests Jan 10, 2008 Oatmeal Is Even Healthier Than Previously Thought Jan 9, 2008 Ovarian Disorder Linked With Early Heart Disease Jan 7, 2008 Possible Alternative To Open Chest Surgery Jan 3, 2008 Pet Talk: Polly wants a cracker, and more Jan 2, 2008 Drinking Alcohol May Keep Leg Arteries Healthy Jan 1, 2008 Mutant Gene Identified As Villain In Hardening Of The Arteries Dec 22, 2007 Weight Loss May Slow Atherosclerosis in Diabetics Dec 19, 2007 Tactics labeled too weak in dirty fight Dec 16, 2007 Merck to seek approval for cholesterol, obesity drugs next year Dec 12, 2007 Life Line offering stroke screening at Days Inn Dec 6, 2007 Organ donor reality falling short of hopes Dec 2, 2007 Rogue Bacteria Involved In Both Heart Disease And Infertility Nov 23, 2007 Coronary artery disease killing more... Nov 21, 2007 Chinese Herbs for Hypertension Nov 16, 2007 Effects of anger last at least a week, study shows Nov 12, 2007 astrazeneca gets approval boost in US Nov 11, 2007 Rainbow foodsare healthiest for your brain and skin Nov 10, 2007 Study: Atkins Diet May Raise Risk of Heart Disease Nov 9, 2007 Contribution of cholesterol transporter to vascular disease Oct 26, 2007 Marital Stress Linked to Heart Disease Oct 25, 2007 Diagnosis: Annual checkups might be overrated Oct 17, 2007 Low Lead Exposures Can Hurt Kidneys Oct 13, 2007 Study reveals how stem cells decide to become either skeletal or smooth muscle Oct 11, 2007 Nobel prize for scientist who gave the world the knockout mouse Oct 10, 2007 Carriers Of 'Plaque' Gene At Greater Risk Oct 9, 2007 Breaking Through Blood Clots Oct 2, 2007 Boston Scientific Receives CE Mark Approval for New Apex(TM) PTCA Dilatation Catheters Oct 1, 2007 Treating sleep apnea good for the heart Oct 1, 2007 Fatty foods cooked at high heat AGEs people Sep 28, 2007 Eating AGE-Rich Foods Causes Dysfunction Linked to Heart Disease Sep 27, 2007 Sports community mourns death of News 12's Bill Gonillo Sep 25, 2007 Stroke symptoms Sep 24, 2007
Rheumatoid arthritis is a known risk factor for hardening of the arteries and so can lead to stroke and heart attacks occurring in sufferers ten years earlier than in people without the condition. However, earlier studies have shown that treating rheumatoid arthritis with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), such as methotrexate, may reduce this risk. (Science Daily)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Mar 8, 2008
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in the joints, face a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, because it can lead to hardening of the arteries. Heart attack and stroke can occur 10 years earlier than in people without the condition, the researchers said. (MEDLINEplus)
Atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries" is a chronic disease in which high cholesterol levels coupled with inflammation lead to the build-up of fatty deposits, called plaque, on the inner walls of arteries. Eventually these plaques can limit blood flow, leading to angina, or they may rupture, resulting in blood clots that block arteries and cause heart attacks or strokes. When the researchers fed an experimental drug that turns on PPAR delta to genetically altered mice that develop the... (EurekAlert!)
The higher fat content of a low-carbohydrate diet may put dieters at an increased risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), say the study's authors ... "The higher fat content of a low-carbohydrate diet may put dieters at an increased risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) because low-carbohydrate diets often reduce protection of the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line the blood vessels of the circulatory system," said David Gutterman, Northwestern Mutual's... (CBC Prince Edward Island)
-- After forensic studies, the Kern County Coroner has determined that Russian swimmer Alexy Belyy, 26, died from heart disease and hardening of the arteries. The coroner determined Belyys condition as hyper-trophic and artero-sclerotic cardiovascular disease. (KERO 23, CA)
The higher fat content of a low-carbohydrate diet may put dieters at an increased risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) because low-carbohydrate diets often reduce protection of the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line the blood vessels of the circulatory system. The reduced production from the endothelium of nitric oxide, a specific chemical, puts the vessel at higher risk of abnormal thickening, greater clotting potential, and cholesterol deposition, all part of the... (EurekAlert!)
The authors looked at men and women who underwent medical tests and imaging scans to identify the early signs of atherosclerosis - the narrowing and hardening of the arteries linked to the development of cardiovascular disease. Body shape important. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
The research paper, read by Dr Ritu Sharma from the Department of Bio-chemistry, Government Medical College, revealed that in a survey conducted on 522 coronary artery disease patients and 300 normal individuals, it was found that the low activity of the enzyme was leading to the hardening of the arteries. The enzymes shortage, due to genetic reasons, is responsible for the low anti-oxidant potential of HDL and more production of oxidised LDL, leading to hardening of arteries, the major reason... (Chandigarh Newsline)
Oats have anti-inflammatory effects, and hardening of the arteries is an inflammatory process. Oats are rich in anti-oxidants, help lower blood pressure and help in weight management. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
All cruciferous vegetables are powerful antioxidants which reverse high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. True or false. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Calcium is an indicator of hardening of the arteries caused by build-up of cholesterol plaque. "Calcium in the arteries is almost like bone; it lights up very brightly," Bies said. (AZCentral -- News)
The cardiovascular effects, hardening of the arteries, the wear and tear on the body, ages the body. (Performance enhancers) have been around 10 to 15, 20 years maybe stretching it. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
He found that both particles and smoke produced around the same amount of change in the hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks. . (Guardian Unlimited)
Many experts blame the steady decline in nitric oxide production for many age-related diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system, including high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, heart disease, sexual dysfunction and peripheral vascular disease. If you enjoy the distinctive flavor of beetroot juice, drinking two cups daily might be a good way to increase nitric oxide levels and to improve your cardiovascular health. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Even better, cacao contains a special kind of antioxidant called flavanols that seem to have benefits ranging from reducing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) to discouraging the formation of tumors. But you should think (and look) carefully before adding a daily bar to your diet. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
These patients have elevated levels of cholesterol or other fats, which leads to increased risk of being afflicted by early hardening of the arteries and heart attack. Analyses show that the gene USF1 in turn governs the activities of more than 1,000 genes, several of which determine the body's levels of fat. (Science Daily)
Meal makeovers can help you care for your heart - 02/12/2008 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
What most people are referring to when they say heart disease is the hardening of the arteries which can lead to heart attacks. "Artery disease is the number one killer in Western society," Pickrell said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Varespladib is aimed at helping patients who use "statin therapies" reduce harmful cholesterol levels and inflammation, two factors that can lead to hardening of the arteries ... In October 2007, Anthera reported that the first Phase II trial revealed that "A-002 treatment resulted in significant positive changes on lipoproteins and inflammation," major factors believed to lead to narrowing or hardening of the arteries among cardiovascular patients treated with statins. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
21, 2003) An enzyme found only in the liver and intestines may play a crucial role in the development of hardening of the arteries -- or atherosclerosis, a research team from Wake Forest University Baptist. . (Science Daily)
In certain people, it is associated with hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. In the context of prematurity, say the researchers, it is possible that the variant form of ENPP1 is associated with deranged energy metabolism. (EurekAlert!)
The scanners enable doctors to detect hardening of the arteries, the key factor of heart disease. The GP was shocked to discover the main artery into his heart was 50% blocked. (Sky News)
Buller added that the findings have great potential for use in developing drugs that target immunological and inflammatory disorders, including a type of heart disease called atherosclerosis (sometimes referred to as hardening of the arteries), inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and rheumatoid arthritis. Of all the poxviruses, smallpox in particular has played a gruesome role in human history. (Science Daily)
What about the risk of heart disease, risk of stroke and hardening of the arteries. Several decades of research have confirmed that second hand smoke exposure is a significant risk factor for these health conditions. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
MIF had previously been shown to regulate the immune response, contributing to disease processes such as hardening of the arteries, arthritis, and the bodys response to infection. We found that when MIF is released in response to a lack of oxygen, it causes the activation of AMPK, said Richard Bucala, M.D., a professor of rheumatology and pathology who co-authored the study. (EurekAlert!)
"The system still suffers from the hardening of the arteries that you see in any government bureaucracy. The government should not be in the business of selling wine, and the idea that they could do a good job of it is illusory," said Mark Squires, a Philadelphia-based attorney and wine writer who runs a bulletin board for wine enthusiasts on the erobertparker. com Web site of renowned wine critic Robert Parker, Jr.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
"That gives us cause for pause in the sense that all forms of cholesterol lowering may not be equally effective at preventing hardening of the arteries," said Dr. Samuel Dudley of the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago. "My intuition is telling me we are missing something," Dudley said in a telephone interview. (Scientific American)
These particles also contribute to hardening of the arteries by shutting down the protective qualities of so-called "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, according to the study, which appears in the Jan. 17 online edition of Circulation Research. Over five weeks, researchers exposed mice with high cholesterol to larger fine pollution particles (2. (Health-Finder)
The scientists identified a way in which pollutant particles may promote hardening of the arteries by inactivating the protective qualities of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, known as "good" cholesterol. A multicampus team from UCLA, the University of Southern California, the University of California, Irvine, and Michigan State University contributed to the research, which was led by Dr. Andre Nel, UCLA's chief of nanomedicine. (Newsmax)
They test for blocked carotid arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs ... Peripheral arterial disease or PAD is also known as hardening of the arteries. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
There is evidence from multiple large-scale population (epidemiologic) studies and randomized controlled trials that intake of recommended amounts of DHA and EPA in the form of dietary fish or fish oil supplements can reduce the risk of death, heart attack and dangerous abnormal heart rhythms in people with known cardiovascular disease, as well as potentially slow hardening of the arteries and lower blood pressure slightly. But the evidence also shows high doses can have harmful effects, such as... (EurekAlert!)
Atherosclerosis, or what used to be called hardening of the arteries, is a long-term process that is now seen as a chronic inflammatory disease, which begins when certain types of white blood cells called monocytes bind to adhesion molecules on the walls of arteries. This in turn allows the monocytes to enter the arterial wall, there they become inflammatory macrophages that, in the presence of low density lipoprotein, or LDL, can transform into lipid-laden foam cells ultimately, an... (EurekAlert!)
She says these factors include gender - men are more prone to developing aneurysms than women - genetics, hardening of the arteries, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. However, in David Wilcox's case, Carter says one poor lifestyle choice of his more than likely trumped all. (The Examiner)
Provide favorable changes in the physical characteristics of LDL cholesterol particles, making them less susceptible to oxidation (oxidation is thought to lead to hardening of the arteries ... Supply unique compounds that may lead to reducing early hardening of the arteries. (Science Daily)
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Relatively young women who are obese and who have polycystic ovarian syndrome are at increased risk of developing coronary atherosclerosis, also referred to as "hardening of the arteries," which is unrelated to other known risk factors for heart disease, a new study shows. "These findings underscore the need to screen and aggressively counsel and treat these women to prevent symptomatic cardiovascular disease," Dr. Rupal Shroff and colleagues from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, conclude in... (Newsmax)
The exact cause is unknown, but risks include high blood pressure, smoking, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), trauma and Marfan's syndrome. Symptoms comprise sudden, severe chest pain, dizziness, decreased sensation in any location, profuse sweating and shortness of breath. (Science Daily)
Also, many types of birds are prone to get hardening of the arteries much the same way as it occurs in people, Blue-McLendon notes. Some birds need a low-fat diet. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Over time, a build-up of plaque and a hardening of the arteries may impact circulation in the legs, ankles, and feet and cause lower-extremity artery disease. Symptoms of this condition include burning, aching, pain, and coolness in the legs, as well as changes in skin color or the development of slow or non-healing sores on the legs or feet. (MEDLINEplus)
21, 2007) A genetic mutation expands lesions in the aorta and promotes coronary atherosclerosis, more commonly known as hardening of the arteries, according to a study by Yale School of Medicine in Cell Metabolism ... One concern, he said, is that specific drugs are being developed to inhibit Akt in cancer patients to reduce progression of tumors, and that these drugs may also promote hardening of the arteries ... 21, 2003) An enzyme found only in the liver and intestines may play a crucial role... (Science Daily)
Monday, December 17, 2007. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In addition to reducing cholesterol and other known cardiac risk factors, new study findings suggest that controlling one's weight will help slow the build up of calcium on the walls of the coronary arteries and retard the progression of atherosclerosis. (MEDLINEplus)
Heart disease and hardening of the arteries have been linked with these specks. Research at UCLA shows the smallest particles can inflame the human body at the most basic level -- cells. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Approval is expected next year for Cordapative, for hardening of the arteries, and for an intravenous version of Emend, for nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients. Despite the loss of patent protection for blockbuster cholesterol drug Zocor last year, and the looming Fosamax patent protection, Chief Financial Officer Peter N. Kellogg said Merck still expects strong profit this year and next. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Screenings help identify potential health problems such as blocked arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
People on dialysis have a higher risk of high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, heart and bone disease and other problems, so survival rates are better for those who get transplants. Bearing all that in mind, groups such as Australians Donate, the peak body for organ and tissue donation, the Red Cross and others have launched community awareness campaigns urging people to register to donate, and discuss their decision with their family. (The Australian)
Chlamydia pneumoniae is a microbe that normally causes pneumonia and bronchitis, but it has long been associated with atherosclerosis, a cardiovascular disease also called "hardening of the arteries.". "It was a frightening prospect," says Azenabor, "that atherosclerosis could come from a bacterial infection." He decided to look for an explanation. (Science Daily)
Nearly 500,000 of those deaths are attributed to coronary artery disease, in which fat and plaque clog the arteries feeding blood to the heart, sometimes called hardening of the arteries. are a common result. (CNN -- Law)
This is the Chinese way of saying reverse arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Some choices here include the kelp, sea grasses, mung bean sprouts, and fruits. (Suite101.com)
"Even after a week, there is no sign of any reduction of the effect,'' say researchers, who report their findings in the International Journal of Psychophysiology this week. Anger has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and other health problems. Research suggests that hardening of the arteries seems to advance faster in people who score high in anger and hostility tests. One theory is that stress hormones constrict blood vessels, raise blood pressure and speed up the heartbeat. It had... (Independent)
AstraZeneca, Britain s second-largest drug company, has won American approval for its cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor to treat hardening of the arteries. The Food and Drug Administration approval means that the drug, which already has sales of more than $2 billion (958 million) annually, can be marketed more widely as a treatment to slow the progression of atherosclerosis, or clogging of the arteries. (Times Online)
These compounds reduce overall cellular damage and prevent the hardening of the arteries that can lead to heart disease, stroke, even memory loss. "Every hue green, yellow, orange, red, purple, and even white signifies a different class of nutrients, each of which offers a unique benefit," explains USDA research chemist Ronald Prior, PhD, who was among the first researchers to measure the antioxidants in food that protect us as we age. (MSNBC -- Health)
The Atkins Diet raised the study subjects' bad cholesterol by an average of 16 points, and brought on symptoms of hardening of the arteries, a precursor to strokes or heart attacks. The subjects had better lab tests on the other two diets. (FOX News)
During transit in the blood, cholesterol can be deposited causing the formation of plaques that lead to hardening of the arteries. Vascular diseases such as thrombosis, stroke and heart attacks are associated with this condition, and are attributed to eleven deaths every hour in the UK alone. (EurekAlert!)
Wives who were hostile in disagreements with their spouses were more likely to have atherosclerosis, often referred to as hardening of the arteries, Smith and his colleagues discovered. Levels of calcification were particularly high among those women whose husbands also were hostile. (MEDLINEplus)
A swollen left foot was just "poor circulation from a possible deep hidden varicose vein." In actuality it was the beginning of hardening of the arteries due to my age. The insurance company and I together paid out $900 bucks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Previous studies in workers have found an association between lead exposure and high blood pressure, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), kidney disease and gout. In this new study, male rats were given drinking water containing low levels of lead for 16 weeks, resulting in modest increases in the amount of lead in their blood. (MEDLINEplus)
Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, for instance, becomes likely to cause heart attack or stroke when cholesterol-driven plaques that build up inside of arteries become fragile. If they rupture, they interact with circulating factors into the blood to cause clots that block arteries and lead to tissue death. (EurekAlert!)
By knocking out specific genes, researchers have designed mice that develop a range of medical conditions including cancer, cystic fibrosis and atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. The modified mice give researchers unprecedented insight into how some of the most debilitating human diseases progress in different tissues and organs over a lifetime, and have proved invaluable in testing new drug therapies. (Guardian Unlimited)
The association between the gene variant and hardening of the arteries requires further study. But the comparatively high levels of arterial plaque among carriers are consistent with levels associated with symptoms of heart disease. (Science Daily)
Dr. Patrick Muck, a vascular surgeon, said, Hardening of the arteries is plaque that builds up inside the arteries that leads to a lack of blood supply in a person's leg. . (WOKR13 Rochester)
Notes For Editors Arteries become blocked as a result of a process called atherosclerosis ('hardening of the arteries'), in which the arteries become blocked by a build-up of fatty deposits (termed 'plaque'). Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the blood. (Canada Newswire)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treatment of the nighttime breathing disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) seems to have a beneficial impact on early signs of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), Brazilian researchers report. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the soft tissues at the back of the throat repeatedly collapse during sleep, temporarily cutting off breathing. (Reuters)
Endothelial dysfunction is an early indicator of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), which leads to heart disease, the study authors noted. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Endothelial dysfunction is an early indicator of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which leads to cardiovascular disease. "Although the effect was temporary, it suggests that AGEs could, over time, pose a significant risk to the vascular integrity of both diabetic and healthy persons," said lead researcher Dr. Jaime Uribarri, of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. (PR Newswire)
Gonillo died of diabetes and hardening of the arteries, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Advertisement Before joining News 12, Gonillo worked at radio WELI-AM 960 in New Haven, where he covered Yale University sports, the Hartford Whalers and the Boston Celtics. (Stamford Advocate)
The underlying condition for this type of obstruction is the development of fatty deposits lining the vessel walls, commonly called hardening of the arteries. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures. (News & Observer)
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