VP Joe Biden's son has mild stroke but is stable, alert, goes to Philly hospital for tests May 12, 2010
She said doctors will evaluate factors such as whether Biden had a blood clot, blood vessel injury or signs of his family's history of aneurysms. However, "the reality is in about 30 percent of cases we don't know why this stroke happened," she said. (FOX61, CT)
A stroke lands son of Biden in hospital May 12, 2010
The vice president, 67, suffered two brain aneurysms in 1988. Associated Press. (Boston Globe)
Biden's Son, Delaware Official, in Stable Condition After `Mild' Stroke May 12, 2010
The vice president, 67, suffered two cranial aneurysms more than 20 years ago. Following surgery in 1988, he didnt attend Senate sessions for seven months. (Bloomberg -- US)
CardioMEMS gets $38 million for heart implant device May 11, 2010
CardioMEMS Inc. s device about the size of a Tylenol capsule that helps physicians wirelessly manage chronic cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and aneurysms. The timing is good. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Bret Michaels expected to recover fully May 7, 2010
The doctor added that he was "pretty confident" there were no risks of further aneurysms or other complications and that the singer had been discharged from the hospital. He did not say where Michaels had been taken for recovery, but he had recommended at least four-to-six weeks of convalescence. (MSNBC -- Health)
People With Common Heart Defect Also More Likely to Have Brain Aneurysms May 5, 2010
ScienceDaily (May 4, 2010) A new study shows that people with a common heart defect may also be more likely to have brain aneurysms ... Brain aneurysms are a weakening in a brain artery that causes a bulge in the artery ... "Since brain aneurysms are a treatable problem that can lead to death and disability if they rupture, we wanted to find out how common they are in people with BAV," said study author Wouter Schievink, MD, Director of Microvascular Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center... (Science Daily)
10What May Have Caused Bret Michaels' Brain Hemorrhage?» Apr 29, 2010
Typically the aneurysms are present for many years they may not bleed for years either they grow or the wall of the artery gets thin enough that the blood starts leaking from the aneurysm. According to the Mayo Clinic, in any given year, an estimated six million people in the U.S. have aneurysms, but only a small percentage of those aneurysms will hemorrhage ... Aneurysms are congenital and change in shape overtime, Dr. Carolyn Brockington, director of the stroke center at St. Luke s-Roosevelt... (Fox News)
Uecker to have heart surgery Apr 28, 2010
Uecker also had surgery in 1991 to repair two abdominal aortic aneurysms and made a full recovery in about five weeks. That's the longest he has been away from baseball since his hometown Milwaukee Braves signed him in 1956. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Homeless centering at St. Vincent de Paul Village Apr 16, 2010
One woman, Najah Mateen, said she suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes and has had several aneurysms and heart attacks. Yoga is very calming for me. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Aneurysm Types, Symptoms and Treatm... Apr 15, 2010
Aneurysms are classified as abnormal bulges in the walls of blood vessels or arteries ... Aneurysms are Often Silent Killers. (Suite101.com)
Daily TV and radio guide Apr 14, 2010
A segment on aortic aneurysms with Amy Yasbeck, the widow of John Ritter. The View at 11 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
HealthYes going corporate Apr 14, 2010
In its retail operations, HealthYes offers six screening packages, ranging from $140 to $240, that include tests to detect susceptibility to strokes, aneurysms and heart attacks, as well as conditions such as osteoporosis and liver disease. Its standard heart health package includes artery, cholesterol and diabetes tests. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Severe Arterial Disease Found in Younger Adults Apr 13, 2010
49 patients had repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, which occur when a large blood vessel supplying blood to the abdomen, pelvis and legs swells and is in danger of bursting. 46 patients had restricted blood flow in the arms because of an embolism or blocked blood vessels in wrist and/or palm. (MEDLINEplus)
Genetic Factor Shown to Regulate Both Heart Failure and Aneurysm Disease Apr 8, 2010
The absence of the Kruppel-like Factor 15 (KLF15), when combined with stress, leads to both heart failure and aortic aneurysms ... Lastly, the researchers show that drugs targeting this molecular pathway can be used to treat heart failure and aortic aneurysms ... These two vital organs must maintain structural integrity in the face of mechanical and biochemical stress, otherwise lethal consequences such as heart failure, aortic aneurysms, and aortic dissection can develop. (Science Daily)
New genetic risk factors for aneurysms identified by Yale-led team Apr 5, 2010
In the largest genome-wide study of brain aneurysms ever conducted, an international team led by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine have identified three new genetic variants that increase a person's risk for developing this deadly disease. The massive study of intracranial aneurysms involved more than 20,000 subjects and was published in the April 4 online edition of the journal Nature Genetics ... "These findings provide important new insights into the causes of intracranial aneurysms... (EurekAlert!)
7 Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore Apr 3, 2010
Smoking and having a family history of aneurysms increase your odds. To read the full Women's Health story. (Newsmax)
Cedars-Sinai study examines regional use of minimally invasive repair of aneurysms Apr 3, 2010
While the total number of aneurysms found in the population has remained about the same over the last several decades, the number of aortic aneurysm repairs performed as open surgeries has decreased by 48 percent, while the number of aneurysms repaired endovascularly increased by more than 100 percent since the procedure was introduced in the 1990s ... "In the study, we found that increased use of the endovascular procedure to repair an aortic abdominal aneurysm correlated most closely with... (EurekAlert!)
'Virtual' Colonoscopy Catches Cancers Outside the Colon Mar 31, 2010
CT colonography can also find abdominal aortic aneurysms, Pickhardt said. But it has some drawbacks. (MEDLINEplus)
Virtual colonoscopy allows detection of unsuspected cancers beyond colon Mar 23, 2010
"Optical colonoscopy cannot provide for any assessment beyond the colon itself, whereas virtual colonoscopy can detect a wide array of unsuspected extracolonic diseases, most notably cancers and aortic aneurysms," Dr. Pickhardt said. For the study, Dr. Pickhardt and colleagues set out to determine the detection rate and clinical outcome of unsuspected malignancies detected with virtual colonoscopy in an asymptomatic screening population. (EurekAlert!)
Click to read: John Ritter Legacy Lives in "Ritter Rules" Mar 18, 2010
(CBS) Thoracic aortic aneurysms kill more than 15,000 people in the U.S. each year, but are often mistaken for heart attacks ... For more information on thoracic aortic aneurysms, go to. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Recall affects two area Market Street stores (4) Mar 16, 2010
e., infected aneurysms) endocarditis and arthritis. According to McCormick and Co. Inc., the company issued a recall for the following products: McCormick French Onion Dip Mix, sold in 0. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Tim's Cascade Snacks recalls Maui onion rings and potato chips Mar 4, 2010
In rare cases, it can cause infected aneurysms, endocarditis, and arthritis ... In rare cases, it can cause infected aneurysms, endocarditis, and arthritis. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
How Do Medical Imaging Scans Work? Mar 1, 2010
Ultrasound scans are commonly used to monitor fetal development in pregnant women; however they are also important in diagnosing abdominal organ abnormalities, aneurysms in aortas, valve problems in veins, kidney stones, tumors and growths, problems in joints and blocked ducts. As ultrasounds don t require ionizing radiation, they are considered less invasive and safe for pregnant women when used as required. (Suite101.com)
Smoking Significantly Increases Risk of Aneurysm in People With Certain Genes Feb 27, 2010
An estimated 70 percent to 80 percent of people who experience aneurysms are current or former smokers, he said ... Intracranial aneurysms also occur in multiple members of certain susceptible families ... "This is a powerful message to family members of people who have had ruptured aneurysms. Even if you have the gene, you can dramatically affect your risk by not smoking. If you smoke, you are multiplying the effect of the gene," he said. (Science Daily)
Q&A: Look closer at CT scan cancer risks Feb 26, 2010
A: In many cases, the benefits of these tests in finding cancers, aneurysms or blood clots far outweigh the relatively low risks of radiation, says James Thrall of the. But some doctors are concerned that younger patients particularly children and young adults could get doses high enough to increase their risk of cancer, especially if they need multiple scans. (USA Today -- News)
Fight back against heart disease Feb 23, 2010
Cardiovascular disease can cause strokes, heart and kidney disease, abdominal aneurysms and other serious medical conditions. The major cause of cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis, which is blockage to the heart. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Recalls Chewy Granola Bars Feb 19, 2010
e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The recalled products were sold in Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market stores located in California, Nevada, and Arizona. (KERO 23, CA)
Vital Images Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter Sequential Revenue Growth and Full-Year Results Feb 18, 2010
Michael H. Carrel, Vital Images president and chief executive officer, said, "The fourth quarter was our second quarter of sequential revenue growth, and we are cautiously optimistic that our markets are improving. During the quarter, we grew our enterprise customer base, delivered and deployed significant product enhancements both clinically and for the enterprise, and established a strategic partnership with Medtronic whereby they will use our software as part of their new 3D Recon service for... (Primezone Releases)
Hospital Uses Device to Revolutionize Treatment of Traumatic Aortic Injury Feb 15, 2010
20, 2005) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new device that is intended to prevent ruptures of descending thoracic aneurysms by making a new path for blood flow ... 28, 2008) An increasing number of patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms are being treated with a device called a stent graft, rather than open-chest surgery. (Science Daily)
Salt proves to be sneaky health threat Feb 14, 2010
That can lead to stroke, aneurysms, kidney damage and heart attacks. The U.S. Food and Drug and Administration recommends that the average adult consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium daily. (AZCentral)
TGen and Geisinger Health System announce strategic partnership Feb 4, 2010
Preliminary discussions covered such research areas as genetic variations that predispose individuals to disease, congestive heart failure, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and the potential side effects of prescription drugs. . (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Virtual Colonoscopy a Good Bet for Elderly Jan 30, 2010
Most of the extracolonic diagnoses were vascular aneurysms. No major complications, such as colon perforations, occurred. (MEDLINEplus)
Early Detection of Brain Aneurysms Is Aim of Advanced Computing Project Jan 28, 2010
27, 2010) Preventing deadly ruptures of the blood vessels in the brain is the aim of a new Mayo Clinic project to help radiologists detect aneurysms with far greater speed and accuracy. The new method uses analytics technology developed by the Mayo and IBM collaboration, Medical Imaging Informatics Innovation Center and has proven a 95 percent accuracy rate in detecting aneurysms, compared with 70 percent for manual interpretation ... It uses technology that combines advanced imaging with... (Science Daily)
Discovery points way for new treatment for aneurysms: UBC-Providence Research Jan 28, 2010
New research findings from a team at the Providence Heart + Lung Institute at St. Paul's Hospital and the University of British Columbia (UBC) may lead to new treatment options for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) a potentially fatal disease that currently has no pharmacological treatments ... About 75 per cent of all aortic aneurysms occur in the part of the aorta that is located in the abdomen, which supplies blood to the lower limbs ... Using experimental models of AAA, Dr. Granville and... (EurekAlert!)
Virtual colonoscopy an effective colorectal cancer screening exam in Medicare age patients Jan 26, 2010
The majority of important extracolonic diagnoses were vascular aneurysms (n = 18). No major complications were encountered. (EurekAlert!)
Farm Bureau to host health screenings Jan 23, 2010
Many times the symptoms of diseases such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms and osteoporosis are silent, said Amber Neuhaus, wellness coordinator with Stroke Detection Plus. Unfortunately insurance companies restrict physicians from performing diagnostic testing unless the patient is symptomatic. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Web DNA Tests Offer Ease and Enlightenment Jan 22, 2010
Navigenics covers 27 medical conditions, from brain aneurysms to psoriasis. They're displayed on an easy-to-understand color-coded grid, with orange boxes identifying conditions that may require attention. (BusinessWeek)
Self-Absorbed? Don't Blame Me, Blame My Genes Jan 22, 2010
Navigenics, which is based in Foster City, California, focuses solely on health, covering 27 conditions from brain aneurysms to psoriasis. Findings are displayed on an easy-to- understand color-coded grid, with orange boxes indicating risks that may merit particular attention. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
A Man with Abdominal and Flank Pain Jan 21, 2010
Left Ventricular Aneurysms. --> Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Methodist doctor first in Houston to treat brain aneurysm with liquids method Jan 16, 2010
Brain aneurysms are caused by a weak spot in a blood vessel that balloons as it fills with blood. Current treatments for brain aneurysms include open brain surgery to clip the aneurysm and coil embolization ... However, in 20 percent of patients whose brain aneurysms are treated with coils, the surgery must be redone because the coils shift and blood re-enters the bulge, according to the hospital. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Headaches & Migraines Jan 10, 2010
MRI scans help doctors diagnose tumors, strokes, aneurysms, neurological diseases and other brain abnormalities. An MRI can also be used to examine the blood vessels that supply the brain. (CNN -- Health)
Brain & Nervous System Jan 10, 2010
Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden, 65, released his medical records Monday, detailing the treatment of two brain aneurysms in 1988 and other, mostly minor medical problems. Ben, who's 15 months old, can already do a lot of things. (CNN -- Health)
