Sentences with phrase «heart attack and stroke associated»

A new study suggests that the risk of heart attack and stroke associated with some of these drugs may be a nonissue.

And the FDA recently strengthened the warning on prescription and over-the-counter NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) due to the increased risk of heart attacks and stroke associated with their use, in both people with or without other risk factors.

This was accomplished without side effects, such as heart attacks and stroke associated with the primary drug prescribed to treat the condition, tegaserod.

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Intake of these foods protect against the formation of plaque in arteries and is associated with the reduced occurrence of heart attack and stroke (53).

The heart - healthy Omega - 3 fat found in salmon is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular problems, such as heart attacks, strokes, heart arrhythmias, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides circulating in the blood.

One of the main reasons to quit smoking is because of the health risks; there are numerous conditions associated with cigarettes, including heart disease and an increased risk of heart attack, many types of cancer including lung and oral cancer, and an increased risk of stroke.

The researchers showed that regardless of whether people have high blood pressure, low - sodium intake is associated with more heart attacks, strokes, and deaths compared to average intake.

Two classes of blood pressure medications, angiotensin - converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), are associated with a 16 % lower risk of strokes, heart attacks and death in patients with end - stage renal disease who are undergoing peritoneal dialysis, a new study in the journal, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, reports.

Large observational studies report that in severely obese individuals, bariatric surgery is associated with long - term reductions in all major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, CVD events such as heart attacks and strokes, cancer and all - cause mortality, including a 92 % decrease in diabetes - related deaths.

The condition interferes with sleep quality and has been associated with high blood pressure, and diabetes as well as heart attack and stroke.

It said the press release was based on four European studies with a limited number of cases, but that the broader analysis showed that heart attacks and strokes, the two most important forms of cardiovascular disease, «were not significantly associated with milk consumption.»

Researchers have even begun to test whether hydrogen sulfide can protect us against the damage associated with heart attacks and strokes (Science, 30 May 2008, p. 1155).

After 12 weeks on the high sugar diet, the men with a high level of liver fat — a condition known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)-- showed changes in their fat metabolism that are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes.

As in prior studies among older adults, we found that obesity was associated with a decreased risk of dementia, consistent with the hypothesis that, while obesity in mid-life may increase risk for later - life cognitive decline and dementia, obesity at older ages may be associated with cognitive and other health advantages.25 - 27 The trend toward a declining risk for dementia in the face of a large increase in the prevalence of diabetes suggests that improvements in treatments between 2000 and 2012 may have decreased dementia risk, along with the documented declines in the incidence of common diabetes - related complications, such as heart attack, stroke, and amputations.11 Our finding of a significant decline between 2000 and 2012 of the heart disease - related OR for dementia would also be consistent with improved cardiovascular treatments leading to a decline in dementia risk.

Each condition is associated with an elevated risk of cardiac events, including heart attack and stroke.

11/19/2008 American Heart Association Bestows Award on UC San Diego Pioneer in Peripheral Artery Disease Little - known condition strongly associated with heart attack and stroke University of California, San Diego Professor Michael Criqui, M.D., M.P.H., has been awarded the American Heart Association's 2008 Distinguished Achievement Award, sponsored by... MoHeart Association Bestows Award on UC San Diego Pioneer in Peripheral Artery Disease Little - known condition strongly associated with heart attack and stroke University of California, San Diego Professor Michael Criqui, M.D., M.P.H., has been awarded the American Heart Association's 2008 Distinguished Achievement Award, sponsored by... Moheart attack and stroke University of California, San Diego Professor Michael Criqui, M.D., M.P.H., has been awarded the American Heart Association's 2008 Distinguished Achievement Award, sponsored by... MoHeart Association's 2008 Distinguished Achievement Award, sponsored by... More...

Outdoor air pollution is associated with heart attacks, strokes, and cancers.

Orlando, Florida, November 4 - 7, 2007 — At this year's Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association, deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN) is presenting its newly launched DNA - based risk diagnostic tests deCODE MI ™ and deCODEAF ™ - which measure common genetic variants associated with clinically relevant increases in risk of heart attack and atrial fibrillation / stroke, respectiHeart Association, deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN) is presenting its newly launched DNA - based risk diagnostic tests deCODE MI ™ and deCODEAF ™ - which measure common genetic variants associated with clinically relevant increases in risk of heart attack and atrial fibrillation / stroke, respectiheart attack and atrial fibrillation / stroke, respectively.

Both are associated with atherosclerosis, the buildup of cholesterol in blood vessels that causes coronary artery disease, heart attack, and stroke.

«Harvard also reports that regular coffee consumption could lower the rate at which liver cancer progresses, may help prevent gallstones, is not harmful with respect to heart attacks or strokes, and may well be associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a movement disorder now diagnosed in about half a million Americans.»

Heart attacks aren't the only cardiovascular risk associated with changing clocks: Preliminary research presented at the 2016 American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting found that stroke rates in Finland are 8 % higher, on average, in the two days following both time changes — spring and fall — compared to the two weeks before or after.

Low D levels and decreased exposure to sunlight are associated with more occurrences of heart attacks and strokes.

According to a large new Swedish study that followed over 60,000 adults for up to 17 years, consuming nuts was associated with a lower risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and irregular rapid heartbeat.

According to the MyPlate.gov website, eating plenty of fruit is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

Since high levels of homocysteine are associated with an increased risk for atherosclerosis, diabetic heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, it's a good idea to be sure that your diet contains plenty of vitamin B12 to help keep homocysteine levels low (homocysteine is also associated with osteoporosis, and a recent study found that osteoporosis occurred more frequently among women whose vitamin B12 status was deficient or marginal compared with those who had normal B12 status.)

Homocysteine is a dangerous molecule that is directly damaging to blood vessel walls, and high levels of it are associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

No one will argue against the fact that high cholesterol is associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.

Quick scan shows that a SNP in the FAD 2 is associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke and heart attack.

But do we want to eat a food that's just neutral regarding some of our leading causes of death, when we can eat something associated with a lower risk of diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and weight gain?

Red wine: Moderate consumption of alcohol (1 - 2 drinks a day) has been associated with a decreased risk of heart attack and stroke.

These four nutrients work together synergistically, and lack of balance between them is why calcium supplements have become associated with increased risk of heart attacks and stroke, and why some people experience vitamin D toxicity.

Vitamin D has been associated with a lower risk of stroke and heart attack risk in previous research.

Another statement Somers makes is that, «Postmenopausal women should not be mimicking pregnancy since the risks associated with pregnancy (heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and breast cancer) increase exponentially with age.»

Some of the risks associated with long term use of NSAIDs include gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Fish protein looks weakly protective all - around; non-fish animal protein is neutral for coronary heart disease / heart attacks and stroke but associates positively with hypertensive heart disease (related to high blood pressure); and plant protein actually correlates fairly strongly with heart attacks and coronary heart disease.

Those who ate the most chocolate had an 18 percent lower risk of heart attack, 23 percent lower risk of stroke, a 25 percent lower risk of heart disease, and a 45 percent lower risk of heart disease - associated death than those who ate the least amount.

Following my Daily Dozen recommendation of three servings of whole grains a day was associated with a 10 % lower risk of dying from cancer, «a 25 % lower risk» of dying from heart attacks or strokes, and «a 17 % lower risk» of dying prematurely across the board.

In this way Acetyl - L - Carnitine, like many other antioxidants, slows down ageing process and reduces risk of various associated with damaging effects of free radicals health problems including cancer, heart attack, stroke, fatigue or conditions caused by weak immune system.

Too much homocysteine can damage blood vessel walls, and high levels of it are associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

It's a collection of clinical features that are associated with increased future risk of type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic complications such as heart attack and stroke.

Excess sodium excretion of greater than 7,000 milligrams and a deficiency of less than 3,000 milligrams per day were both associated with a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, and death.

For instance, surges of adrenaline and other stress - related body chemicals can cause the fatty plaques in narrowed arteries to rupture, leading to blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes, says Christopher Cove, MD, a cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, N.Y.

The pooled data showed that loneliness and social isolation were associated with a 29 percent increased risk of heart attack or angina attack and a 32 percent increased risk of stroke.

There are also living benefits associated with some policies where if you get diagnosed with cancer, heart attack or stroke — you have access to your death benefit to assist you in paying medical and living expenses.

Study after study into the effects of air pollution on the human body has turned up a grim laundry - list of associated ills — such as increased risks of stroke, heart attack, and lung disease — and now, according to the latest research, it may actually be doing harm to our brains as well, ultimately leading to learning problems and even depression.

Serious injuries associated with defective Bard IVC blood clot filters include irregular heart rhythms, internal bleeding, heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism and even death.

In addition to risks of heart attack and stroke, there are other side effects associated with testosterone replacement therapy.

In the event an insured person experiences a Stroke or Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) while the certificate is in force, and the condition is deemed to be pre-existing, the plan will cover those expenses associated with said condition up to a maximum of $ 5,000 per period of coverage for ages 0 - 69 and up to $ 2,500 per period of coverage for ages 70 +.

The company's health insurance products consist of accidental injury insurance which provides benefits if insured is injured or dies from an accident; cancer insurance which assists in paying costs related to cancer treatment and recovery; critical illness insurance which offers lump - sum benefits upon the diagnosis of a critical illnesses, such as cancer, heart attack, stroke and kidney failure; heart / stroke insurance which pays indemnity benefits for a range of treatments, services and expenses in the event of a heart attack or stroke; hospital insurance which helps pay costs associated with hospital care, including emergency room visits; and Medicare supplement which protects against the expenses not paid by Medicare.