heart problems

Senior Citizens - Some Pointers to Start Exercise

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:53:32 -0500

Before beginning, be aware of your medical condition. Anyone that has a family history of heart problems should probably consult their doctor first. Even those without any history would benefit from taking a full physical examination before starting an exercise program.

Inhalers may up heart death risk

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0500

Inhalers prescribed for serious lung disease may increase the risk of deadly heart problems, say researchers.

Inhaler lung drugs tied to heart problems, deaths

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:07:43 -0500

CHICAGO (AP) -- Inhaler drugs used by millions of people with emphysema and bronchitis may slightly raise the risk for heart attacks and even death, a study suggests....

Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds

admin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:26:59 -0500

CHICAGO (AP) -- For the first time, an influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems....

Mayo Clinic: Heart patients fare better in 3-year program

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(Mayo Clinic) People recovering from acute heart problems such as heart attack and heart surgery are more likely to develop habits to control heart attack risk factors when they meet regularly with cardiac "disease managers," according to researchers at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. These managers are nonphysician cardiac rehabilitation specialists who lead long-term follow-up programs that last three years. With these risk factors under control, heart patients are likely to live longer and have fewer heart problems, the Mayo researchers conclude.

Is tap water safe for expectant mothers?

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(BioMed Central) Drinking water disinfected by chlorine while pregnant may increase the risk of having children with heart problems, cleft palate or major brain defects, according to a study published today in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health.

Heart exam, EKG recommended before children get ADHD drugs

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:05:29 -0500

NEW YORK (AP) -- Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommended Monday....

Blood pressure drugs help elderly

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:46:59 -0500

Treating the over 80s with blood pressure drugs cuts the risk of strokes and heart problems, a study says.

Celebrex: Use Less to Lessen Heart Risk?

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0500

A pooled analysis of data from six studies shows that people who take 400 milligrams of Celebrex twice a day have three times the risk of having heart attacks, other heart problems, strokes, or cardiovascular disease death, compared with people who don’t take the drug.