Heart Care News
9/2/2007 - Et Cetera
8/17/2007 - Study: Antioxidant supplements don't protect women's hearts
Antioxidant supplements don't appear to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems in high-risk women.
7/27/2007 - Device Shaves Plaque from Arteries to Relieve Painful Legs
A walk about the block may not seem difficult to some, but for people suffering from peripheral vascular disease it can be painful and challenging.
7/24/2007 - Soft drinks may harm the heart, study shows
Soft drinks aren't very easy on the heart, a new study suggests.
7/24/2007 - Blood protein could be early sign of heart disease
High levels of a blood protein might signal an increased risk for heart disease in people who appear healthy.
7/24/2007 - Small servings of dark chocolate may lower blood pressure
Making broad dietary changes that include a greater emphasis on fruits and vegetables is a proven way to lower blood pressure.
7/1/2007 - Weightlifting safe, beneficial for many people with heart problems
Lifting weights and performing other types of resistance exercise is no longer off limits to all people with heart problems.
6/20/2007 - Study helps explain link between COPD and heart disease
Why people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk for heart disease
6/20/2007 - Aerobic exercise helps reduce symptoms of heart failure
Did you know that keeping fit might also reduce the size of a dangerously enlarged heart?
6/20/2007 - Treating heart disease risks may slow down Alzheimer's disease
Treating risk factors for heart disease and stroke may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
6/20/2007 - Omega-3 fatty acids may lower blood pressure
Eating fish, nuts, vegetable oils and other foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids may help lower blood pressure.
5/18/2007 - Light cigarettes as hard on the heart as regular cigarettes
Smoking light cigarettes is just as bad for your heart as smoking regular cigarettes.
5/10/2007 - Stroke risk higher for siblings of people who had a stroke
Having a sibling who had a stroke could nearly double your own risk.
5/4/2007 - Quick intervention key to stroke care
With May being American Stroke Month, now is a good time to think about what you know or don't know about strokes.
4/26/2007 - Migraines linked to heart trouble in men
Men who have migraine headaches may be at increased risk for major heart problems.
4/24/2007 - Cutting back on salt may lower cardiovascular disease risk
People who reduce the amount of salt in their diet can significantly lower their risk for cardiovascular disease.
4/13/2007 - Cocoa may lower blood pressure, study suggests
Compounds found in cocoa may help lower people's blood pressure.
4/6/2007 - Trans fats raise women's heart disease risk
Excessive amounts of trans fatty acids in a woman's blood can significantly raise her risk for heart disease.
4/5/2007 - Study of potential therapy to prevent heart disease offers mixed results
A drug that targets inflammation of blood vessel walls, a contributing factor to many heart attacks, has produced mixed results in a recent study.
3/29/2007 - Nonsurgical treatments a safe first choice for stable coronary artery disease, study suggests
Angioplasty isn't always needed as a first-round treatment for people who have stable coronary artery disease.
3/29/2007 - Study offers mixed results on medicine to raise "good" cholesterol levels
A new study has dealt another blow to a class of drugs designed to raise levels of good cholesterol.
3/29/2007 - Some kids may need cholesterol drugs
Doctors can safely consider using medication as part of a cholesterol treatment plan for some high-risk children.
3/26/2007 - Quitting smoking may reverse artery damage
People who haven't smoked in more than a decade have arteries that are just as healthy as if they'd never picked up the habit.
3/26/2007 - Heart disease the leading cause of death for firefighters
The biggest threat to an on-duty firefighter's health may actually be coronary heart disease
3/12/2007 - Whole-grain cereal linked to lower heart failure risk
Eating whole-grain breakfast cereals appears to help lower the risk of developing heart failure.
3/8/2007 - Even tiny leg arteries respond to treatment for peripheral arterial disease
Treatment to open blocked blood vessels can help people who have severe peripheral arterial disease (PAD) avoid leg damage and possible amputation.
3/6/2007 - St. Helena Hospital Cardiovascular Center Adds Revolutionary Heart Scan Technology
New technology, a Toshiba Aquilion 64-slice CFX scanner, allows doctors to visualize the heart in less than 10 seconds.
3/2/2007 - Study: Garlic supplements don't lower 'bad' cholesterol levels
Garlic doesn't appear to affect cholesterol levels despite its promotion as a cholesterol-lowering agent.
2/27/2007 - Experts issue new guidelines for women's heart health
The American Heart Association has updated its prevention guidelines for women.
2/27/2007 - Even a little secondhand smoke can hurt the heart
Exposure to even small amounts of secondhand smoke can increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease.
2/27/2007 - High cholesterol increases women's stroke risk
High cholesterol levels are a significant risk factor for stroke, even among otherwise healthy women with no history of heart disease.
2/19/2007 - People with pacemakers often have undiagnosed sleep apnea
People who need pacemakers to regulate their heartbeat may also have sleep apnea that has not been diagnosed.
2/15/2007 - Napping might help the heart
A short snooze taken during the middle of the day may be good for the heart.
2/13/2007 - Women: Protect yourself from heart disease
Many of the risk factors for heart disease are related to lifestyle.
2/13/2007 - Living a heart-healthy life
Heart disease is a leading killer of Americans, but you can take steps to avoid it.
12/19/2006 - Automatic external defibrillators: The shock that could save your life
Medical devices that can restart a heart in cardiac arrest are becoming common.
12/19/2006 - Lifestyle changes can help peripheral arterial disease
Healthy living can help protect your legs and lower your heart attack and stroke risk.
12/19/2006 - Women: Rehabilitation can help treat heart disease
Too often, women miss out on cardiac rehabilitation.
3/7/2006 - St. Helena Hospital's Heart Program Ranked #1 for Clinical Quality Excellence
Cardiac and Vascular Service Lines Cited in Eighth Annual HealthGrades Study
