Ultrasound used to predict heart attack risk Aug 19, 2008
Of those, ultrasound determined that 574 patients had carotid artery disease, as determined by the amount of plaque built up in the two vessels that supply blood to the head and neck. Each of those patients had a second ultrasound exam six to nine months later to measure changes in the plaque lining the arteries. (EurekAlert!)
Blood Pressure Response To Daily Stress Provides Clues For Better Hypertension Treatment Aug 16, 2008
They ll look at early indicators of cardiovascular disease, such as enlargement of the pumping chamber of the heart and signs of carotid artery disease. If you have a tendency to have high blood pressure or if you are obese, we can see the inner layer of the carotid getting thicker than normal people your age, says Dr. Gaston Kapuku, cardiologist and cardiovascular researcher at the Georgia Prevention Institute and a project core leader. (Science Daily)
Your Health Check - STROKE: A scary prospect! Jul 24, 2008
Some estimates suggest that thirty percent of strokes are due to carotid artery disease, and given the terrible impact of a major stroke it s worth every effort to prevent it. Non-invasive investigation of the carotids by unltrasound and doppler are the first studies to be done to rule out the possibility that diseased carotids may be the origin of the embolus. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Stenting To Prop Open Blocked Arteries: Will That Be Through An Arm Or A Leg? Jul 23, 2008
Carotid artery disease, which involves clogging of the arteries. (Mar. (Science Daily)
10 Percent Of Healthy People In Study Had Injury From 'Silent Strokes' Jun 30, 2008
"The significant relationship between hypertension, elevated serum homocysteine, carotid artery disease and prevalent SCI underscores the importance of current guidelines for the early diagnosis and prevention of hypertension and atherosclerosis and their risk factors," Seshadri said. Co-authors are Rohit R. Das, M.D., lead author; Alexa S. Beiser, Ph. (Science Daily)
One in 10 had 'silent strokes' Jun 28, 2008
Other factors that increased the risk of silent stroke included high levels of blood homocysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid found in the blood; carotid artery disease; high blood pressure and especially high systolic blood pressure the top number in the blood pressure reading. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Health update May 30, 2008
Carotid artery disease. Two ways to unclog arteries produce similar results. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
KENNEDY HOSPITALIZED AFTER A SEIZURE... May 18, 2008
About a quarter of strokes are due to carotid artery disease. Such surgery is typically performed on patients who have had a stroke or have an artery that is at least 70 percent blocked. (The Drudge Report)
PBMC to focus on stroke prevention Apr 23, 2008
Carotid artery disease. Atrial fibrillation. (Courier Publications, ME)
SAPPHIRE trial shows long-term benefit of carotid stenting as alternative to surgery Apr 11, 2008
Carotid artery disease, which involves clogging of the arteries in the neck that provide blood to the brain, is a significant risk factor for stroke, making these study results important for the estimated 200,000 Americans each year who would otherwise not be candidates for the treatment. The SAPPHIRE trial showed patients undergoing carotid stenting were comparably protected from stroke, heart attack, death, and repeat revascularization procedures as patients who underwent the traditional... (EurekAlert!)
High Dose Lipitor Reduces Artery Inflammation Apr 3, 2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) - High doses of Pfizer Inc's Lipitor was more effective than low doses of the cholesterol fighter in reducing arterial inflammation in patients with carotid artery disease, according to a small, 12-week study. Inflammation in arteries has been associated with an increased risk of stroke. (MEDLINEplus)
Form of artery ailment rising, but can be hard to find Dec 1, 2007
It essentially is similar to coronary artery disease in the heart and carotid artery disease in the neck. Depending on the artery and the degree of plaque buildup, PAD can have no symptoms or it can cause intense leg pain with exertion. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
2 carotid artery stenting studies show results comparable to AHA guidelines Oct 24, 2007
These guidelines were based on the observed stroke and death rates in patients with carotid artery disease who had undergone surgery, called carotid endarterectomy, to treat their condition. The guidelines were based on studies of surgery in patients who did not have excessive risks for anesthesia, etc. (EurekAlert!)
Partially blocked artery cleaned out Oct 13, 2007
About one-quarter of strokes are due to carotid artery disease, according to Dr. Louis M. Messina, chief of vascular surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Carotid artery surgery is typically performed on patients who have had a stroke or transient neurological symptoms such as numbness or slurred speech, or patients with no symptoms but with an artery that is blocked by about 70 percent or more. (Boston Globe)
Understanding heart ailments Aug 26, 2007
Angioplasty is used to treat symptoms caused by " Coronary Artery Disease (Narrowing or luminal blockage of the arteries that supply blood to heart) " Renovascular Disease (Narrowing or block of arteries supplying kidneys) " Peripheral Vascular Disease (Blockage or narrowing of arteries supplying the limbs) " Carotid artery Disease (Blockage or narrowing of the arteries supplying brain) What preparation is required for Angioplasty. Before the procedure patient need to get some regular blood test... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
IMC installs new angiographic lab Jun 8, 2007
With the new equipment, IMC is now able to conduct minimally invasive procedures to treat a wide range of problems including stroke, carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms and other peripheral vascular disorders. These catheter-based procedures are designed to reduce some of the risks and recovery time usually needed in traditional surgical approaches. (New Iberia, LA)
Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk Of Dementia May 3, 2007
People with these underlying conditions and high lifetime exposure to secondhand smoke were nearly two-and-a-half times as likely to develop dementia as those with no secondhand smoke exposure and no indications of carotid artery disease. "This is one of the first studies to look at the risk of dementia in people who never smoked, but were exposed to secondhand smoke," Haight said. (Science Daily)
Secondhand Smoke Boosts Risk for Alzheimer's May 3, 2007
"It's reasonable to suppose that anything that is bad for your heart is bad for your brain, so it is no great surprise that secondhand smoke could be responsible for development of carotid artery disease and dementias of all kinds," said Bill Thies, vice president for medical and scientific affairs at the Alzheimer's Association. The exact degree of danger is somewhat unclear, because the data in the report are not complete, but the danger does exist, Thies said. (MEDLINEplus)
APS: First Study to Show Positive Benefit on Atherosclerosis ..... Mar 26, 2007
- METEOR Trial Shows CRESTOR Slowed Progression of Atherosclerosis in People at Low-Risk of Coronary Heart Disease (Framingham 10 Year Risk METEOR is the first study to show a positive effect on atherosclerosis in people with early signs of carotid artery disease and at low risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The METEOR study, using CRESTORTM (rosuvastatin) 40mg, resulted in subjects showing a significantly slower rate of progression of atherosclerosis when compared to placebo. (ANP Pers Support)
Video B-Roll Via Satellite - First study to show positive benefit on atherosclerosis for people with early signs of diseased arteries Mar 26, 2007
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Carotid Stenting Safe And Effective, Large Study Confirms Mar 22, 2007
Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke. As vascular experts, interventional radiologists treat atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, throughout the body. (Science Daily)
$1.5M donation created OSF treatment suite Mar 2, 2007
BLOOMINGTON Doctors and nurses at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center are treating patients with aneurysms, strokes, carotid artery disease or peripheral vascular disorders using the latest technology, thanks to a donation from a community leader who died in November 2005. Oscar Mandel Cohn donated more than $1. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Carotid Artery Surgery Brings Higher Than Expected Risk Feb 10, 2007
One expert believes the procedure is too risky for patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease. "That the results are worse in the real world than in a selected clinical trial population may also apply to populations that are not African-American," said Dr. Vladimir Hachinski, a professor of neurology at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. (MEDLINEplus)
Boston Scientific Comments on CMS Proposal To Expand Coverage of Carotid Artery Stenting Feb 3, 2007
Under the proposed policy, other high-risk and non-high risk Medicare patients, including octogenarians, will be required to enroll in a category B investigational device exemption (IDE) clinical trial or an FDA-mandated post-approval study to access coverage for CAS. The proposed coverage change reflects the medical community's growing acceptance of the procedure as a viable alternative to surgery for high-risk patients with carotid artery disease. If approved, coverage could be effective as... (PR Newswire)
Stocks to Watch, Jan. 25: Microsoft, eBay and Netflix Jan 25, 2007
The stent, when used in conjunction with the ev3 embolic protection device, is indicated for the treatment of carotid artery disease in patients who are at high-risk for adverse events. Fair Isaac Corp. () said first-quarter net income rose, as revenue gained and the income tax provision fell, to $31. (Fox News -- Views)
Peripheral arterial disease increases risk of heart attack, stroke Jan 25, 2007
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), PAD is similar to both coronary artery disease and carotid artery disease in that fatty deposits build up in the inner linings of artery walls. These blockages restrict blood circulation to various organs and the extremities. (Frederick News-Post)
ev3 sales up 41% for fourth quarter Jan 12, 2007
The device, used in conjunction with the ev3 SpideRX Embolic Protection Device, would be indicated for the treatment of carotid artery disease in patients who are at high-risk for adverse events from carotid artery surgery. The compny estimates that they could reach $250 million worldwide in 2007. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Community Voice Jan 11, 2007
Some sites will also be able test for related diseases like abdominal aortic aneurysm and carotid artery disease that can lead to stroke. Screenings will be held at hundreds of hospitals, clinics and senior centers across the country but require an appointment. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Boston Scientific acquires EndoTex Interventional Systems Jan 8, 2007
said Thursday it has acquired , a privately held, development stage medical device company focused on carotid artery disease treatments ... The FDA has approved the NexStent and the FilterWire systems for use in patients with carotid artery disease who are at high risk for surgery. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Neurosurgeon devises new training Jan 1, 2007
Stroke causes one out of every 10 deaths worldwide, and the number one cause of stroke is carotid artery disease, or the narrowing of the large blood vessels in the neck due to plaque build-up or a blood clot. When these arteries become blocked, a stroke can occur. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Stocks to Watch: XM Satellite Radio Holdings Nov 6, 2006
Boston Scientific Corp. () said the Food and Drug Administration has approved the NexStent carotid stent and monorail delivery system for use in patients with carotid artery disease who are at high risk for surgery. The stent is manufactured by EndoTex Interventional Systems Inc. and has been distributed exclusively by Boston Scientific outside the United States. (Fox News)
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval of NexStent(R) Carotid Artery Stenting System Nov 4, 2006
Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: ) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the NexStent(R) Carotid Stent and Monorail Delivery System for use in patients with carotid artery disease who are at high risk for surgery ... "By introducing this innovative and proven system to physicians in the United States, we're providing another treatment option for patients with carotid artery disease who are at high-risk for surgery."... (PR Newswire)
Cupertino company's stent approved by FDA Nov 4, 2006
The NexStent Carotid Stent is a laser-cut, nitinol stent that is used for patients with carotid artery disease who are at high-risk for surgery. EndoTex is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures less-invasive medical devices for use in the vascular system. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Statins Reduce Risk Of Stroke In Heart Patients Oct 25, 2006
"Statins reduce the LDL, or bad cholesterol and increase HDL, or good cholesterol," said lead author Gautham Ravipati, MD, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. "Our study focuses on statin use in patients with severe, carotid artery disease, and our data favor the use of statins in order to reduce the incidence of stroke, MI, and all-cause mortality in this population.". From January 2001 to December 2005, Dr. Ravipati and his colleagues analyzed the charts of 449 patients (59 percent men)... (Science Daily)
Statins Good for Smokers' Lungs Oct 25, 2006
He said the findings support the notion that "all patients with carotid artery disease and hypercholesterolemia [high cholesterol] should be treated with statins.". Indeed, "the biggest thing for us in this study is the underuse of statins in patients who had hypercholesterolemia," Ravipati said. (MEDLINEplus)
Study: Statin Drugs May Protect Smokers' Lungs Oct 24, 2006
"Our study focuses on statin use in patients with severe, carotid artery disease," said Dr. Gautham Ravipati of the New York Medical College in Valhalla, who led the study. His team studied 449 patients from January 2001 to December 2005. (Newsmax)
The Oconomowoc Focus Answers Your Burning Questions Sep 26, 2006
com suggests that if you suddenly see new floaters or eye floaters accompanied by flashes of light or peripheral vision loss, it could indicate serious conditions such as diabetic retinopathy; vascular abnormalities such as retinal hemorrhages or carotid artery disease, or the beginning of a retinal detachment. The retina can tear if the shrinking vitreous gel pulls away from the wall of the eye. (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
Brain Surgery Without The Surgery? Jul 4, 2006
ScienceDaily: Brain Surgery Without The Surgery. Posted: July 3, 2006. (Science Daily)
ev3 Receives FDA Clearance for SpideRX(TM) Embolic Protection Device for Saphenous Vein Graft Angioplasty Jun 27, 2006
The results of a third clinical trial utilizing the SPIDER/SpideRX family and the Protg stent for the treatment of carotid artery disease in 419 subjects has been submitted to the FDA. In total, the SPIDER/SpideRX Devices were evaluated in over 1,100 clinical trial patients. SVGs are commonly used during open-heart surgery to bypass blocked arteries. (PR Newswire)
Beauty Shop Stroke May 24, 2006
Although doctors say the standard hair-washing position is still safe for most people, they warn those who have carotid artery disease or are at high risk of stroke to avoid bending their neck backwards at all. Beauty parlor strokes are treated with the same types of medications as other strokes, NBC 7/39 reported. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
New guidelines offer power to prevent stroke May 6, 2006
The guidelines reiterate some well-known prevention measures such as controlling high blood pressure, not smoking, avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke, being physically active and treating disorders that increase the risk of stroke such as atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat), carotid artery disease and heart failure. The guidelines suggest physicians consider using a risk assessment tool such as the Framingham Stroke Profile to assess patients' risk. (EurekAlert!)
Aneurysm screening could save your life May 3, 2006
A free screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease and peripheral arterial disease will be available by advance appointment from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, at the Onalaska OmniCenter. The Stroke and Aneurysm Vascular Evaluation Screening. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Blood Clots Linked to Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementias Apr 29, 2006
To test this theory, they used a minimally invasive transcranial Doppler technique to determine the frequency of spontaneous cerebral emboli, carotid artery disease, and venous-to-arterial shunts in 85 patients with Alzheimer's, 85 with vascular dementia, and 150 controls ... When they looked at carotid artery disease, they found that there were no statistically significant differences in moderate or severe stenosis of either internal carotid artery between the dementia groups and controls. (MedPage Today)
Treating Carotid Blockage May Reverse Dementia Apr 4, 2006
The findings will change the way we think about carotid artery disease, how it is treated and how patients are classified. He pointed out that his group's initial goal was to show that using a protective filter during carotid artery stenting would prevent decline of mental function after the procedure. (MEDLINEplus)
New data show CAS in clinical practice has comparable MAE rate with pivotal sapphire trial Mar 14, 2006
D., Cordis Corporation said, "We are very encouraged by these results because the CASES program was designed for patients with fewest treatment options, who are at risk for stroke due to carotid artery disease, but who are poor candidates for surgery." ... The company constantly seeks solutions to the human anatomy's most challenging problems, such as carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysm, superficial femoral artery disease and venous thrombotic disease. (EurekAlert!)
