Health scare halts board meeting Jun 19, 2009
I felt some chest pain and they wanted to check things out, she said, declining to provide further details, preferring instead to maintain her privacy ... Asked if her chest pains had anything to do with what was going on in the meeting, Welton declined to say, since the board had been meeting in a closed executive session. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Fixit: Ozone air cleaner is hazardous to lungs Jun 19, 2009
Even relatively small amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It also can worsen chronic conditions such as asthma and compromise the body's ability to fight respiratory infections. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
ADHD Drugs May Increase Kids' Ri... Jun 18, 2009
Taking a thorough medical history prior to treatment, with special attention given to symptoms that might indicate heart problems, such as heart palpitations, high blood pressure, heart murmur, fainting or near-fainting episodes, chest pain, or unexplained change in exercise tolerance. Review of all current medications including prescription, over-the-counter preparations, and health supplements. (Suite101.com)
Paramedic: Officer Was In "State Of Rage" Jun 17, 2009
" ... The patient actually had a fainting episode with chest pain. And its common practice not to run lights and sirens with those type patients. It really exacerbates their situation." ... It is NOT an "asinine excuse" not to run lights & siren with a chest pain type patient. (CBS News)
Large, Long-Term Study Shows Avandia Has No Increased Overall Cardiovascular Risk Compared to Other Commonly Used Diabetes Medicines Jun 6, 2009
AVANDIA may increase your risk of other heart problems that occur when there is reduced blood flow to the heart, such as chest pain (angina) or heart attack (myocardial infarction) ... If you have chest pain or a feeling of chest pressure, you should seek immediate medical attention, regardless of what diabetes medicines you are taking. (PR Newswire)
NEJM study finds radiofrequency ablation can reverse Barrett's esophagus, reduce cancer risk Jun 3, 2009
The study found side effects of RFA were mild, and included increased risk for chest pain and a narrowing (stricture) of the esophagus. There was one reported case of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. (EurekAlert!)
FDA approves labeling change for VYVANSE CII to efficacy at 13 hours postdose in children with ADHD Jun 2, 2009
Inform the doctor immediately if you or your child develops symptoms that suggest heart problems, such as chest pain or fainting. Vyvanse should not be taken if you or your child has advanced disease of the blood vessels (arteriosclerosis); symptomatic heart disease; moderate to severe high blood pressure; overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism); known allergy or unusual reactions to drugs called sympathomimetic amines (for example, pseudoephedrine); seizures; glaucoma; a history of problems... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Family rescues father from regime of neglect, abuse May 31, 2009
He was taken to hospital only after complaining of chest pains for two days ... "The drug is not supposed to be administered to people with a heart condition. Anyway, my dad had a heart attack. He had consistently complained about chest pain and pain in his arm for two days before he was taken to hospital.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Recognizing signs and symptoms of acute HF May 31, 2009
Public release date: 30-May-2009. Contact: ESC Press Office. (EurekAlert!)
H.P. chest pain center earns accreditation May 30, 2009
The Chest Pain Center at has earned accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers ... Ensuring Chest Pain Center personnel competency and training. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett’s Esophagus with Dysplasia May 28, 2009
Patients reported having more chest pain after the ablation procedure than after the sham procedure. In the ablation group, one patient had upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and five patients (6. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Video: Data on More Than 15 Novartis Oncology Compounds at ASCO Highlight Progress Toward Targeted Therapies for Diverse Tumor Types May 28, 2009
In the metastatic cancer setting, commonly reported side effects are generally mild to moderate and may include bone pain, hot flashes, back pain, nausea, joint pain, shortness of breath, tiredness, coughing, constipation, limb pain, chest pain and headache. Gleevec important safety information. (PR Newswire)
Five pains you shouldn’t ignore May 27, 2009
Chest pain also can be a sign of other medical conditions reflux disease, a stomach ulcer or other heart-related issues. 2. (Winona Daily News, MN)
United Therapeutics wins OK from FDA May 27, 2009
The American Lung Association says Pulmonary arterial hypertension can cause shortness of breath, chest pain and eventually heart failure. There is no cure. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Unusual Symptoms Can Indicate Health Problems May 27, 2009
Everyone knows that chest pain can indicate a heart attack or that a lump in the breast could be cancer ... Many heart attacks are signaled by chest pain but other, less subtle signs can herald a heart attack, especially in women. (Newsmax)
GHS/MOH embark on training of Medical directors to fight H1N1 Influenza May 27, 2009
The country has been divided into two zones-southern which comprise of Central, Eastern, Greater Accra, Volta and Western regions including the Airport Clinic, Police, 37 Military and Korle-Bu Teaching hospitals and the northern zone comprising of Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, Upper East, Upper West, and Komfo Anokyi Teaching hospitals The disease, which may present itself like a common clod with cough, sore throat -, fever, catarrh, general weakness, body ache and headache and sometimes vomiting or... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A cluster randomised trial to assess the impact of clinical pathways on acute myocardial infarction management in rural Australian emergency departments May 25, 2009
Hospitals in the control group will each receive a hard copy of Australian national guidelines for chest pain and acute myocardial infarction management. Each group will include 90 cases to give a power of 80% at 5% significance level for the two primary outcome measures: proportion of those eligible for thrombolysis receiving the drug and time to delivery of thrombolytic drug. (BioMed Central)
When should I worry about pain? May 25, 2009
"Like, for example, a lump that keeps getting bigger. And when it comes to neurological pain and worries about a brain tumor? "Typically, the classic thing we think about in medicine is 'the worst headache in your life'," said Dr. Lisa Owens, medical director of the Brigham Primary Physicians group. If that accurately describes what someone is experiencing, a trip to the clinic is warranted; if it doesn't, try ibuprofen or another pain reliever.Generally, patients should be concerned if they... (Boston Globe)
Effects of Hypertension May 24, 2009
However, severely high blood pressure with symptoms, including but not limited to chest pain, visual changes, headache, or vomiting, the condition is known as a hypertensive emergency. This involves damage to organs, which must be addressed with drastic blood pressure control within minutes to hours. (Suite101.com)
HINGHAM POLICE FIRE LOG: May 11-17, 2009 May 24, 2009
Resident requests ambulance for chest pain ... Resident request ambulance for chest pain ... 12:06 a.m. Cushing St. Caller requests ambulance/chest pains. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Amid an ending, a beginning May 23, 2009
It started with coughing and chest pain and shortness of breath. He was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in January. (Albany Times Union)
How to prevent cardiac death in kids May 23, 2009
Have you ever fainted, passed out, or had a seizure suddenly and without warning, especially during exercise or in response to auditory triggers like doorbells, alarm clocks, and ringing phones Have you ever had exercise-induced chest pain or shortness of breath. Are you related to anyone with sudden, unexplained, and unexpected death before the age of 50 (including sudden heart attacks with no prior history, unexplained accidents, unexplained drownings, SIDS) Are you related to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft May 23, 2009
This can cause angina pectoris (chest pain) and a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Genetics, a high-fat diet, obesity, smoking, and not exercising all increase a person's risk of developing coronary artery disease and having a heart attack. (Suite101.com)
Valley loses music icon Jimmie Cannon May 22, 2009
While he never complained about chest pain the day before, Maxine said Cannon was feeling ill and was sent to the hospital, where she was told by staff that his heart stopped. Friends, relatives and other people stopped by the Cannon household after his death, which was greeted with disbelief by some who attended Central Union High School during their youth. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
When Chest Pain Requires Quick Action in ER May 22, 2009
WEDNESDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Only one-third of the people who come to a hospital with the intense chest pain that doctors call acute coronary syndrome should be assessed for artery-opening procedures within a few hours, a new Canadian study finds. The rest are at lower risk for a heart attack and won't be harmed by waiting a day or two, the researchers added. (MEDLINEplus)
Stem Cells May Offer New Way to Treat Blocked Arteries May 21, 2009
The 50 people in the study, 43 of them men, were experiencing angina, or severe chest pain, because of blockages in their heart arteries. All had undergone several artery-opening procedures, such as angioplasty or bypass surgery, to restore blood flow, but such measures would no longer help them, Atsma said. (MEDLINEplus)
Tools of the Trade: Fire Department knows every second counts May 20, 2009
The caller is a woman who frantically exclaims, My husband is having chest pain and says he cannot breathe. I think he may be having a heart attack. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The dangers of deep vein thrombosis May 20, 2009
"There can be quite a few other things to give you leg discomfort, redness, or swollen ankle. If a patient complains of chest pain, an EKG gets done first -- even a 25-year-old woman coming to the emergency room is mostly suspected of a coronary event.". The West Penn event starts with a 9 a.m. continental breakfast; Ms. Bloom will speak at 10 a.m., and after that, Dr. Kennedy will lead further discussion of DVT. Attendees also will be afforded demonstrations of venous Doppler technology, which... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Takeda to Acquire IDM Pharma, Adding MEPACT(R) (Mifamurtide), the First Treatment Approved for Osteosarcoma in More Than 20 Years, to Its Oncology Franchise May 18, 2009
The most common side effects were anemia, anorexia, headache, dizziness, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, dyspnea, tachypnea, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, hyperhidrosis, myalgia, arthralgia, back pain, pain in extremity, fever, chills, fatigue, hypothermia, pain, malaise, asthenia, and chest pain. A pharmacovigilance plan for MEPACT, as for all medicinal products, will be implemented as part of the marketing authorization. (PR Newswire)
Man arrested for ninth DUI May 18, 2009
after complaining of chest pain and making suicidal threats, Glover said. More News. (Winona Daily News, MN)
• Fear of Taliban influx in largest Pakistani city May 17, 2009
Wazir, who was fighting in Pakistani tribal area of war-torn Waziristan is living in Karachi, getting medical treatment for his chest pain. Taliban fighters seeking rest and money are turning up in increasing numbers in Pakistan's largest city and economic hub, intelligence reports, militants and officials say, an influx that could trigger violence in a diverse metropolis with a history of hosting al-Qaida leaders. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New station cuts EMS response time May 17, 2009
Published: Saturday, May 16, 2009 8:21 AM CDT Someone who collapses with chest pain or has a wound with blood spurting from it doesn t just want help, they want help fast ... For example if you say you have chest pain, it ll prompt the dispatcher to ask about the location, type and so forth. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Women with chest pain less likely then men to get proper treatment from paramedics May 16, 2009
(NEW ORLEANS) Women with chest pain are less likely than male patients to receive recommended, proven therapies while en route to the hospital, according to new research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ... Since chest pain is a leading cause of emergency room visits in the United States, accounting for more than 8 million visits a year, the implications of the findings are broad ... The time patients spend being cared for by EMS personnel in the field or in an ambulance... (EurekAlert!)
Long-term study results validate efficacy of CT scans for chest pain diagnosis May 16, 2009
(NEW ORLEANS) The first long-term study following a large number of chest pain patients who are screened with coronary computerized tomographic angiography (CTA) confirms that the test is a safe, effective way to rule out serious cardiovascular disease in patients who come to hospital emergency rooms with chest pain, according to new research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine which will be presented Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine's... (EurekAlert!)
Waits grow longer to see Hub doctors May 15, 2009
"If someone calls with chest pain, their doctor is not going to say, 'Come back in three weeks.' That is not going to happen," he said. "But naturally, the patients who want a routine evaluation are going to go to the bottom of the list.". (Boston Globe)
Abhinav Bindra's dad arrested for fraud May 15, 2009
Police officials in Mohali town, adjoining Chandigarh, told IANS that Bindra complained of chest pain immediately after he was arrested. He was taken to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32 here where he was examined. (India Times, India)
Too broke for the ER, patients flee May 12, 2009
Just this month, Chawla, a spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians, said he argued with a man who refused hospitalization to drain a large abscess on his buttocks; another man who declined admission for an infected kidney stone; a woman with low-risk chest pain who didnt want to pay for further cardiac exams; and a patient with acute appendicitis who needed emergency surgery but didnt want to pay for an ambulance. He called his mother to drive him over, Chawla... (MSNBC -- Health)
ER's offer HIV tests in bid for prevention May 12, 2009
The patient is one of about 50 residents in the past year who've walked into San Francisco General's ER for one malady, only to leave with the surprise diagnosis of HIV. Since early 2007, and under a mandate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to dramatically increase HIV testing nationwide, emergency rooms such as S.F. General's are moving toward a day when nearly every patient who enters its doors - whether for chest pain or a broken finger - is offered an HIV test. According... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Why Females Do Not Fare As Well As Men In Undergoing Angioplasty For Heart Attacks May 12, 2009
Although women, like men, can experience chest pain or discomfort during a heart attack, women are somewhat more likely to have other symptoms instead, such as shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. "Women who have chest pain due to a heart attack often attribute it to other reasons and, therefore, come to the hospital later than men," said Itsik Ben-Dor, M.D., an interventional cardiology fellow at Washington Hospital Center in Rockville, MD. "The procedure is harder and the... (Science Daily)
There was nothing left to do but die May 12, 2009
I had some chest pain and nausea, he recalled. But I was so busy, I just kept going. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Study: Women with hard to diagnose chest pain symptoms at higher risk for cardiovascular events May 12, 2009
First prospective study to examine implications of chest pain in the absence of coronary artery disease. LOS ANGELES (EMBARGOED UNTIL MAY 11, 2009; 3 pm Central Daylight Time) Many physicians are presented with the following scenario: a woman comes into the office complaining of chest pain, undergoes a stress test to evaluate the chest pain, and the stress test results suggest coronary artery disease, a condition in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries ... However, a new study... (EurekAlert!)
Tiny lifesaver May 10, 2009
Colin Elding, the BHF's chest pain programme manager and former paramedic, said they had 2,867 schools affiliated to Heartstart UK, and learning essential life skills. Mr Elding, said teaching basic life supports is proving very rewarding. (BBC News -- UK)
Fresno cops to ask about flu signs May 9, 2009
The state wants first responders also to ask patients about certain complaints, including breathing problems, chest pain, seizure, headache, a general sick feeling or fainting. Dispatchers will use the information to alert firefighters or emergency medical workers to wear a mask when treating the patient, Lynch said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Suspected cases of swine flu are negative May 8, 2009
Be watchful for warning signs (difficulty breathing, chest pain, purple or blue discoloration of the lips, vomiting, dehydration) that might indicate an emergency need to seek medical attention. Loading commenting interface. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Do you know what mental health is? May 7, 2009
Physical symptoms also can be a part of a mental illness: unexplained physical problems, fatigue, back or chest pain, dry mouth, sweating, dizziness, digestive problems. A symptom doesn t necessarily indicate a mental illness. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
San Benito County Has First Probable H1N1 Case May 7, 2009
Doctors said people should seek medical attention only when they are experiencing difficulty breathing, consistent vomiting and chest pain when they have flu-like symptoms. As of Tuesday, no schools in Monterey County were shut down because of the H1N1 flu. (KSBW 8, CA)
• Lack of asthma symptoms leaves triathlete wondering May 7, 2009
DEAR READER: Most people with asthma attacks experience wheezing, long-term shortness of breath, chest tightness, nasal flaring, prolonged exhalation, chest pain, abnormal breathing patterns and cough. Some may have a personal or family history of hay fever or eczema. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Teen sent to Syracuse hospital after crash May 7, 2009
Warren was treated for neck and chest pain at Oneida Healthcare Center, Hauman said. Both had to be extricated from their vehicles by firefighters from Sylvan Beach and North Bay, he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Ethnicity affects timing and access to cardiac care May 6, 2009
Caucasians are more likely to experience only central chest pain while South Asian patients report their symptoms over a larger area of their body. In addition, being non-English speaking was a barrier to care access in this study. (EurekAlert!)
Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency May 5, 2009
The study included 156 people treated at the hospital for acute coronary syndrome, which can typically involve the acute chest pain known as angina, and/or a heart attack. Half of the patients received usual emergency care, while the other half also received 80 milligrams a day of fluvastatin (Lescol) immediately and then every day for 30 days. (MEDLINEplus)
ECMC stroke center on line May 5, 2009
Last month, ECMC announced it had received the Society of Chest Pain Centers national accreditation as a chest pain center with a percutaneous cardiac intervention (PCI) designation, just the fifth such hospital statewide to achieve the designation. In a prepared release, ECMC CEO Jody Lomeo said the designations improve on services already in place at the hospital. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Signs can be subtle for pulmonary hypertension May 5, 2009
Pulmonary hypertension is often found by echocardiogram when symptoms progress or new symptoms such as chest pain or near-fainting emerge. Most folks develop pulmonary hypertension because of an underlying condition such as emphysema (destruction of the tiny alveoli lung sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange occurs), untreated severe sleep apnea, chronic clots, valvular problems like mitral valve narrowing, scleroderma, sarcoidosis or sickle cell disease. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
At mile 26.2, cramps, nausea, exhaustion May 4, 2009
At least 30 other people were treated at 18 medical aid stations along the course, and 16 people were taken to UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside and Allegheny General Hospital with problems such as chest pains and high temperatures ... She said one was a man in his late 60s with chest pain, and she had no information on the second. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cardiac CT Offers A Better, Cost-effective Approach To Diagnose Low-risk Chest Pain Patients May 1, 2009
30, 2009) Using cardiac CT to diagnose low risk patients with chest pain is significantly cheaper 44% less than the standard of care and can decrease the length of hospital stay up to 20 hours, according to a study performed at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. ... Fifty three low-risk chest pain patients were compared by using results from a cardiac CT based workup and a traditional standard of care workup using nuclear stress testing ... The current emergency department standard of... (Science Daily)
Gambia: 'How I Was Abducted By the Witch Hunters,' Victim Explains His Ordeal May 1, 2009
Mr. Marr said he also developed chest pain and his legs got swollen after his release. He added that he is still suffering from severe chest pain; that he continues to vomit. (allAfrica.com)
More Than Half of Americans Living with Dirty Air May 1, 2009
"Ozone pollution can cause premature death, shortness of breath, chest pain when inhaling, wheezing and coughing, asthma attacks, increased susceptibility to lung infection and increased need to receive medical attention for lung diseases like asthma or COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].". Even short-term exposure to particulate pollution can be deadly, from lung disease as well as heart attacks and stroke. (MEDLINEplus)
Nigeria: Swine Flu - No Reported Case Yet, Says Govt Apr 30, 2009
The Minister who addressed reporters at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, however, urged those just back from trips abroad having chest pain, muscle pain and headache to quickly visit the nearest hospital where they would be isolated and treated in order to avoid the spread. He added that the Federal Government had made protective bags available at various hospitals and ports should the need arise for people to wear protective masks. (allAfrica.com)
Continue reading Apr 30, 2009
The rapid heartbeats do not allow the heart to contract and effectively pump blood to the body, causing a host of other problems, including chest pain. There are drugs that help the condition -- but the drugs are muscle relaxants -- which would be illegal and unsafe to take in wrestling. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Swine flu fears close Phoenix school Apr 30, 2009
Justin's friend, Madison, also 10, said she had a cough and chest pain. "I'm scared because I have some of the symptoms," she said. (AZCentral -- News)
Computerized Scan Detects Heart Disease Apr 30, 2009
TUESDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- A computerized chest scan successfully singles out those people coming into emergency rooms with chest pains who have serious heart disease, a new study indicates ... Many people who come to emergency rooms with chest pains now undergo a series of tests, often being hospitalized ... "If you apply it to everyone who walks in the door with a tinge of chest pain, it might actually increase risk," he said, which comes in part from the radiation exposure... (MEDLINEplus)
A Man with Chest Pain, Dysphagia, and Pleural and Mediastinal Calcifications Apr 30, 2009
NEJM -- Case 14-2009 -- A 36-Year-Old Man with Chest Pain, Dysphagia, and Pleural and Mediastinal Calcifications ... Case 14-2009 A 36-Year-Old Man with Chest Pain, Dysphagia, and Pleural and Mediastinal Calcifications ... A 36-year-old man was admitted to the hospital because of chest pain, dysphagia, dyspnea, and pleural and mediastinal calcifications. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Specter positions Democrats to overreach Apr 30, 2009
The suit claims Guilmette suffered a series of health problems, from severe chest pain and diarrhea, to asthma, sleep apnea and debilitating migraine headaches. Did Bush or Cheney care about anything, or American s REALLY. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
UK to leaflet every house... Apr 30, 2009
Swine flu: information leaflets to be sent to every house in Britain - Telegraph. Thursday 30 April 2009. (The Drudge Report)
Study raises concerns about dangers of energy drinks Apr 30, 2009
After downing three or four energy drinks every day for a couple of weeks, Jason Moore started to get severe chest pains ... But his doctor told him that the chest pain might be caused by the energy drink. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Start weight loss regimen with clean bill of health Apr 29, 2009
If you experience shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness or chest pain, stop immediately and seek medical care. To get the most out of a checkup, it's good to know what to expect, what to discuss and what questions to ask to fast-track you on your way to fitness. (Montana Standard, MT)
