Thought that was what the pacemaker was needed for... Heartbeat 'could power pacemaker' 4 November 2012 - A device which could harness energy from a beating heart can produce enough electricity to keep a pacemaker running, according to US researchers.
Using stem cells from strangers to repair hearts... Study: Stem cells from strangers can repair hearts 6 Nov.`12 Researchers are reporting a key advance in using stem cells to repair hearts damaged by heart attacks. In a study, stem cells donated by strangers proved as safe and effective as patients' own cells for helping restore heart tissue.
This seems an achievement in medical science . Through stem cell of any stranger doctors can repair heart. This technology will surely bring revolution in this field of health care.
Researchers created a new pacemaker inside the heart... Virus rebuilds heart's own pacemaker in animal tests 16 December 2012 - A new pacemaker has been built inside a heart by converting beating muscle into cells which can organise the organ's rhythm, US researchers report.
That's a use I was not expecting for gene therapy. But I'm left wondering what Granny has to say about it
Heart attacks possibilities can be resolved with the healthy diet scheduled .Regular exercise and oil free food can cure better heart diseases. New York Drug Rehab
Storing up heart problems?... Unhappy childhood linked to heart risk in later life 1 February 2013 - Emotional behaviour in childhood may be linked with heart disease in middle age, especially in women, research suggests.
Cardiac hydrogel can repair damage from heart attacks... Researchers Develop Injectable Gel to Repair Damaged Hearts February 21, 2013 - People who suffer heart attacks are at increased risk of having a second and potentially fatal occurrence because of the damage the heart attack does to cardiac muscle tissue. Now scientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a new biomaterial - an injectable hydrogel - that can repair the damage from heart attacks, and help promote the growth of new heart tissue.
possum's favorite Mediterranean food is a Greek lamb gyro... Mediterranean-style diets found to cut heart risks Feb 25,`13 : Pour on the olive oil, preferably over fish and vegetables: One of the longest and most scientific tests of a Mediterranean diet suggests this style of eating can cut the chance of suffering heart-related problems, especially strokes, in older people at high risk of them.
Mummies had clogged arteries... Study: Even ancient mummies had clogged arteries Mar 10,`13 -- Even without modern-day temptations like fast food or cigarettes, people had clogged arteries some 4,000 years ago, according to the biggest-ever study of mummies searching for the condition. See also: Studies tie stress from storms, war to heart risks Mar 10,`13 -- Stress does bad things to the heart. New studies have found higher rates of cardiac problems in veterans with PTSD, New Orleans residents six years after Hurricane Katrina and Greeks struggling through that country's financial turmoil.
Type A blood more prone to heart disease... Heart problems tied to blood type A: research Mon, Apr 01, 2013 - STAYING ALIVE: Given the findings, doctors have advised people with type A blood to avoid eating fatty foods, take regular exercise and refrain from smoking
Heart tissue regeneration gene discovery... Gene Controls Regeneration of Heart Tissue April 17, 2013 - Researchers have identified a gene that regulates the heart's ability to regenerate after an injury, such as a heart attack.
Virus engineering to heal hearts... Gene therapy: 'Heart-healing virus' trial starts 30 April 2013 - Patients in the UK have been enrolled into a trial to see if an engineered virus can be used to heal their damaged and struggling hearts.
Brits develop new heart attack drug that may reduce tissue damage... Heart attack drug may reduce tissue damage 27 May 2013 - A new drug that could help reduce damage to the body after a heart attack, stroke or major surgery has been developed by UK scientists.
Ibuprofen and diclofenac not good for the hard in high doses over a long period of time... Common painkillers 'pose heart risk' 29 May 2013 > Two common painkillers, ibuprofen and diclofenac, can slightly increase the risk of heart problems if taken in high doses for a long time, data suggests.
Granny says, "Dat's right - eat yer breakfast... Skipping breakfast may increase heart attack risk 22 July Another reason to eat breakfast: Skipping it may increase your chances of a heart attack.
25% of deaths related to heart disease preventable... CDC: 1 in 4 US Deaths From Heart Disease Preventable September 03, 2013 About one in four U.S. deaths from heart disease could be avoided with better prevention efforts and treatment, a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Not as many pills to remember to take helps heart patients stay on medication... Heart Patients More Likely to Take Medication When in Single Pill September 07, 2013 WASHINGTON Many patients who have heart disease or who have suffered a stroke dont take their medications as regularly as prescribed. One study shows that a number of stroke patients stop taking their pills within three months after having a stroke. A new study in Britain finds that if patients with heart disease can take a single pill instead of several pills, they are more likely to stay on their medication.
after a unexpected visit to the ER for a suspected stroke(no stroke) MDs informed me I was on track for an imminent stroke/cardiac arrest/organ failure due to dangerously high blood pressure...55lb weight loss, regular meds and monitored by a home blood pressure device my Bp is now under control and normal, I should have a normal lifespan...
I bought a pill dispenser labeled for seven week days...simple foolproof device that reminds me if I miss a day of medication and it only cost me one dollar...
Artificial heart goes into 75 year old man... Patient progressing after new artificial heart implant Mon, Dec 23, 2013 - A 75-year-old man who last week became the first person to receive an artificial heart developed by French biomedical firm Carmat was progressing well, doctors said on Saturday.
Granny says, "Den why is the divorce rate so high?... Study: Married folks have fewer heart problems 28 Mar.`14 ~ Love can sometimes break a heart but marriage seems to do it a lot of good. A study of more than 3.5 million Americans finds that married people are less likely than singles, divorced or widowed folks to suffer any type of heart or blood vessel problem.