Mechanical heart pumps are offering another option for those who can’t undergo heart transplants
LVADs, RVADs, and BIVADs are mechanical pumps that help send blood from the heart to the rest of the body. They are examples of destination therapy, rather than bridge-to-transplant, which means they have to be used long-term, if not for the rest of the patient’s life. Destination therapy is growing as an option for patients whose hearts are not going to recover and who probably are never going to be transplant candidates.
Obligatory Halloween Post: Black licorice fans, beware!
…Especially if you have heart problems. The FDA warns that eating too much of the candy can cause irregular heart rhythm.
Federal Government Researchers say Americans consume too much sodium
High levels of sodium consumption are associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke, experts warn.
Good News: U.S. Heart Disease Rates Falling
Even while fast food cheeseburgers continue to get bigger, the prevalence of America’s biggest killer, heart disease, continues to fall, says USA Today.
New study shows reduction of salt may not save heart
In an analysis that set off a fierce debate over the health effects of salt, researchers said on Wednesday they had found no evidence that small cuts to salt intake reduce the risk of developing heart disease or dying prematurely, reports Reuters.
Chantix may not be the best drug to help you kick smoking
The drug Chantix, taken to help smokers drop the habit, may be associated with a small risk of heart attack.
Too much TV watching contributes to diabetes and death
While it’s not surprising that being a couch potato isn’t exactly good for your health, Hu’s team quantified for the first time how much the passive act of TV watching contributed to conditions like diabetes and heart disease, as well as to premature death, reports Time.
Two Heart Drugs Ineffective in Treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Penn study shows
Results from the First National Institutes of Health-Funded Randomized Clinical Trial in PAH
Pregnancy problems may affect heart health
The American Heart Association reports the findings of a recent study that shows that women who suffer from high blood pressure conditions and other complications of pregnancy are at risk of getting cardiovascular disease later in life.
Ladies (Go Red) Night Out at the Sixers
Ladies… March 11, at 6PM Go Red to make awareness of heart disease.