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The field of cardiovascular medicine is rich with research, as scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of how this system functions and how to best promote strengthening and healing.

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February 2013

  • Up to One Egg Per Day Not Associated with Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease or Stroke

December 2012

  • Multiple Servings of Fish Each Week Associated With Lower Risk of Stroke

November 2012

  • Job Stress Linked to the Development of Heart Disease

August 2012

  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Present in Teens with Highest Incidence in Overweight Teens
  • Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplements Not Associated with Lower Risk of Heart Events in Adults with Current Heart Disease

April 2012

  • Fried Foods Not Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Disease

December 2011

  • Obese children who maintain ideal weight in adulthood have similar heart disease risk as those with ideal weight through lifetime

November 2011

  • Chocolate consumption associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke

September 2011

  • Journal Notes: Exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation May Decrease Risk of Death and Future Heart Procedures

August 2010

  • Journal Notes: Compression-Only CPR Appears to have Similar Survival Rates as Standard CPR

July 2010

  • Journal Notes: Processed Meat Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease

June 2010

  • Journal Notes: Meal Replacement Diet May Improve Initial Weight Loss Amounts Compared to Patient Controlled Plan

May 2010

  • Journal Notes: Dietary Saturated Fat Not Associated with Risk for Heart Disease or Stroke

April 2010

  • Journal Notes: Dietary Saturated Fat Not Associated with Risk for Heart Disease or Stroke

February 2010

  • Journal Notes: Sleep, Internet Time, and Alcohol Consumption Linked to Higher BMIs in Female Adolescents

January 2010

  • Journal Notes: Heart Medication Linked to Reduction in Incidence and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

August 2009

  • Journal Notes: Lifestyle Habits May Lower Lifetime Risk of Heart Failure in Men

June 2009

  • Journal Notes: Folic Acid Fortification Linked to Decrease in Severe Congenital Heart Disease
  • Journal Notes: Meat Choices Linked to Heart Disease and Cancer Deaths

May 2009

  • Journal Notes: Replacing Saturated Fats With Polyunsaturated Fats May Decrease Risk of Heart Disease

February 2009

  • Journal Notes: Exercise Appears Beneficial for Patients with Intermittent Claudication
  • Journal Notes: The Effect of a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Nuts on Metabolic Syndrome

December 2008

  • Journal Notes: MP3 (iPod) Headphones Near ICD or Pacemaker May Cause Problems

November 2008

  • Journal Notes: Moderate Intensity Walking May Reduce Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio in Men with Hypercholesterolemia

August 2008

  • Journal Notes: Effectiveness of Diets for Weight Loss
  • Journal Notes: Muscular Strength and Rates of Death in Men 20-80 Years of Age
  • Journal Notes: Western Diet Increases Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome

July 2008

  • Journal Notes: Coffee Consumption and Cardiovascular Mortality
  • Journal Notes: Red Meat Link to Hypertension in Women Over 45 Years
  • Journal Notes: Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis May Be Increased with Prolonged Periods of Sitting at Desk

June 2008

  • Journal Notes: Smoking and Smoking Cessation in Relation to Mortality in Women

May 2008

  • Journal Notes: Combination of Medications for Cardiovascular Disease Does Not Reduce Mortality
  • Journal Notes: Electrocardiogram Before ADHD Medication

February 2008

  • Journal Notes: Addition of Ezetimibe to Simvastatin Ineffective for Reducing Carotid Artery Blockage

December 2007

  • Journal Notes: Coronary Bypass Surgery Increases Freedom From Angina More Than Angioplasty

August 2007

  • Journal Notes: Study Confirms Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk

June 2007

  • Journal Notes: Diabetes Medication May Increase the Risk of Heart Attack
  • Journal Notes: Updated Guidelines for the Prevention of Infective Endocarditis Restrict Antibiotics to People at Highest Risk

May 2007

  • Journal Notes: Beta-blockers Don’t Prevent Complications of High Blood Pressure as Effectively as Other Medications
  • Journal Notes: Surgery May Not Be Beneficial for People With Stable Heart Disease

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