Pediatrician Creates Easier Way To Identify Kids' High Blood Pressure May 29, 2009
(July 17, 2008) Prehypertension during young adulthood is common and is associated with coronary atherosclerosis, according to a new study. The findings suggest that young adults should try to keep their blood. (Science Daily)
* Details emerge on G20 death Apr 19, 2009
Dr Cary accepts that there is evidence of coronary atherosclerosis but states that in his opinion its nature and extent is unlikely to have contributed to the cause of death, Cary said. Jules Carey, the lawyer acting for Tomlinsons family, said: The video footage of the unprovoked and vicious assault on Ian by the police officer would easily justify charges of assault being brought against the officer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Officer quizzed over G20 death Apr 18, 2009
"Dr Cary accepts that there is evidence of coronary atherosclerosis but states that in his opinion its nature and extent is unlikely to have contributed to the cause of death.". The statement concluded that both the opinions remained provisional and subject to further investigations and tests. (BBC News -- UK)
Other tragic deaths » Apr 10, 2009
Died in a Chicago hotel room of coronary atherosclerosis. Dernell StensonPOS: OFDIED:Nov. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Keeping Your Heart Healthy Feb 18, 2009
Many studies have shown that coronary atherosclerosis ("hardening" of the arteries supplying the heart) begins decades before symptoms start to show ... In one dramatic study, coronary atherosclerosis was found in one-in-six teenagers. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Mutant Gene Identified As Villain In Hardening Of The Arteries Dec 22, 2007
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 ... "The major finding of this study is that an absence of Akt1 aggravates atherosclerotic lesions, promotes coronary atherosclerosis, and may be a model of acute coronary syndromes," Sessa said. (Science Daily)
Heat rules ignored, workers say Jul 20, 2007
According to a Kings County autopsy, Hernandez died of cardiac arrhythmia, due to coronary atherosclerosis. YNT Harvesting, which employed Hernandez, has denied a UFW report that Hernandez had fallen off a ladder after becoming ill. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Spotlight on liver disease: Improving today's treatments May 21, 2007
Prediction of Coronary Atherosclerosis Disease with Liver Transaminases Level (Abstract #T1082) ... This study, conducted by researchers at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services in Isfahan, Iran, evaluated the predictive value of liver biomarkers for coronary atherosclerosis in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). (EurekAlert!)
Tragic deaths of Major Leaguers Apr 30, 2007
Known as a fierce competitor who never missed a start in the Major Leagues, Kile was felled by coronary atherosclerosis, detailed by the autopsy as "a narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart muscle.". b>Mike Darr: Feb. 15, 2002 The 25-year-old Padres outfielder was killed in an Arizona automobile accident. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Wayne County SportsWorld Apr 11, 2007
He died of bronchial pneumonia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury and coronary atherosclerosis. Simply put, the cheap shot Jack Tatum inflicted nearly three decades ago finally caught up with Stingley. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
NFL Notebook: Stingley remembered for not giving up Apr 11, 2007
An autopsy found that bronchial pneumonia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury and coronary atherosclerosis contributed to his death. Yesterday's 90-minute funeral service in Forest Park, Ill. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Stingley remembered for how he faced paralysis Apr 11, 2007
" Stingley, a star receiver with the , was left a quadriplegic after a hit by the ' Jack Tatum while trying to catch a pass in an exhibition game on Aug. 12, 1978. Stingley's neck was broken, and he spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair. He died last Thursday at age 55. An autopsy found that bronchial pneumonia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury and coronary atherosclerosis contributed to his death. Tuesday's 90-minute funeral service was attended by Stingley's family and friends from his... (ESPN -- Football)
Tampa Bay Releases Defensive Tackle Lance Legree Apr 11, 2007
An autopsy found that bronchial pneumonia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury and coronary atherosclerosis contributed to his death. Tuesday's 90-minute funeral service was attended by Stingley's family and friends from his Chicago boyhood, as well as his college and professional football careers. (The Ledger)
Former Patriots receiver Stingley dies Apr 7, 2007
An autopsy revealed contributing factors were bronchial pneumonia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury and coronary atherosclerosis, the medical examiner's office said. "I am deeply saddened by the death of Darryl Stingley," Tatum said in a statement released by the Raiders. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Former Patriots star Stingley, paralyzed since 1978, dies at 55 Apr 6, 2007
An autopsy revealed contributing factors were bronchial pneumonia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury and coronary atherosclerosis, the medical examiner's office said. Stingley was a star receiver with the New England Patriots when he collided with Tatum on Aug. 12, 1978. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Darryl Stingley, 55; after devastating hit, Patriot rebounded to help others Apr 6, 2007
An autopsy revealed that bronchial pneumonia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury, and coronary atherosclerosis contributed to Mr. Stingley's death. Mr. Stingley was found unresponsive in his Chicago-area home and pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, according to Tony Brucci, an investigator with the Cook County (Ill. (Boston Globe)
Darryl Stingley, 1951-2007 Apr 6, 2007
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Darryl Stingley: 1951-2007 His vitality an inspiration Ex-NFL player never bitter about brutal hit that paralyzed him, lived as symbol of hope Apr 6, 2007
An autopsy revealed bronchial pneumonia, quadriplegia, spinal-cord injury and coronary atherosclerosis as contributing factors, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Because he never revealed bitterness in interviews over the years, Stingley became a symbol of inspiration. (FOX59, IN)
DARRYL STINGLEY 1951-2007A victim who could forgiveReceiver, rendered a paraplegic by violent hit in 1978, dies at 55 Apr 6, 2007
DARRYL STINGLEY 1951-2007 / A victim who could forgive / Receiver, rendered a paraplegic by violent hit in 1978, dies at 55. He says he is suited up for the game. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Drug That Mimics 'Good' Cholesterol Has Mixed Effect On Coronary Atherosclerosis Apr 4, 2007
Patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), such as heart attack and recent-onset chest pain, remain at considerable risk of experiencing further serious cardiovascular problems despite improvements in care. HDL ("good" cholesterol) has properties that may protect these patients from further complications by reducing plaque in their coronary arteries. (Science Daily)
Infusion With Reconstituted HDL May Have Some Benefit For Atherosclerosis Apr 1, 2007
Preliminary research suggests that use of reconstituted HDL may have some benefit in coronary atherosclerosis, according to a JAMA study published online March 26 ... Jean-Claude Tardif, M.D., of the Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal, and colleagues with the Effect of rHDL on Atherosclerosis-Safety and Efficacy (ERASE) study assessed the effects of infusion with a reconstituted HDL, CSL-111, on coronary atherosclerosis. (Science Daily)
Effect of Torcetrapib on the Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis Mar 27, 2007
It was also associated with an increase in blood pressure, and there was no significant decrease in the progression of coronary atherosclerosis. The lack of efficacy may be related to the mechanism of action of this drug class or to molecule-specific adverse effects. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Statin Therapy Associated With Regression Of Coronary Atherosclerosis With Key Lipid Level Changes Feb 10, 2007
An analysis of data from four clinical trials suggests that statin therapy is associated with regression of coronary atherosclerosis when low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C or "bad" cholesterol) is substantially reduced and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C or "good" cholesterol) is increased, but it remains to be determined whether this degree of atherosclerosis regression will translate to meaningful reductions in cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the... (Science Daily)
2 Cold-Related Deaths Bring Season Total To 15 Feb 10, 2007
An autopsy showed he died of cold exposure and coronary atherosclerosis, according to a medical examiners office report. Both deaths were ruled as accidents. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
