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Disrupted Circadian Rhythm May Cause Triglycerides To Rise

August 5th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Cardiovascular / Cardiology, Medical Information
When the circadian rhythm gets thrown off, it could come with an unexpected side effect: high triglycerides. The discovery, based on studies in mice with a "broken clock," helps to explain the normal rise and fall in triglycerides, which happens at about the same time each day, according to researchers who report their findings in the August issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication... Tags:

The Mystery Of Sudden Cardiac Death Revealed By Scientists

July 7th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Cardiovascular / Cardiology, Medical Information
Scientists at The University of Manchester have solved a mystery connected with why people die from sudden cardiac arrest during sleep - potentially saving thousands of lives. The pioneering research, using detailed computer models, could help save lives through preventative treatment of those most at risk from a form of heart rhythm disorder called sick sinus syndrome... Tags:

CPAP Use Reduces Incidence Of Cardiovascular Events And Hypertension In OSA Patients

May 20th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Cardiovascular / Cardiology, Medical Information
In non-sleepy patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events and hypertension, according to researchers from Spain. The research will be presented at the ATS 2010 International Conference in New Orleans... Tags:

GE’s Virtual Sleep Lab Enables Sleep Apnea Testing In Hospitalized Cardiac Patients

March 17th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Cardiovascular / Cardiology, Medical Information
GE Healthcare introduced MARS® Virtual Sleep Lab (VSL), the first device to provide a streamlined view of quantitative cardiac and sleep apnea analysis from any GE-monitored inpatient bed, helping enhance speed of diagnosis. MARS VSL is being featured at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 59th Annual Scientific Session, held March 14 to 16 in Atlanta... Tags:

Red Flag For Cardiovascular Disease: Daytime Sleepiness

March 1st, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Cardiovascular / Cardiology, Medical Information
Clinicians should be alert to patients reporting "excessive" day time sleepiness (EDS), says the European Society of Cardiology, after a French study found healthy elderly people who regularly report feeling sleepy during the day have a significantly higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Tags:

Red Flag For Cardiovascular Disease: Daytime Sleepiness

March 1st, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Cardiovascular / Cardiology, Medical Information
Clinicians should be alert to patients reporting "excessive" day time sleepiness (EDS), says the European Society of Cardiology, after a French study found healthy elderly people who regularly report feeling sleepy during the day have a significantly higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Tags:

Silence The Sleep Apnea “Snorechestra” To Fight Heart Disease

October 31st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Cardiovascular / Cardiology, Medical Information
The snorts, whistles, and gasps you make while sleeping may do more than rob you of a good night's sleep. This "snorechestra" may be a sign of sleep apnea, which can lead to heart trouble and shorten life, reports the November 2008 issue of the Harvard Heart Letter. People afflicted with sleep apnea temporarily stop breathing many times a night. Tags:

Even Mild Sleep Apnea Increases Cardiovascular Risk

October 25th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Cardiovascular / Cardiology, Medical Information
People with even minimally symptomatic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease because of impaired endothelial function and increased arterial stiffness, according to a study from the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine in the UK. Tags: