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Cardiorenal Syndrome

Written by Linda Fugate on November 16, 2009 - 7:36am

Heart health and kidney health are strongly connected. As early as 1974, doctors noted that kidney failure patients on dialysis have a high incidence of cardiovascular problems. A review article from 2005 reports that death from cardiovascular illness is 375 times higher in dialysis patients aged 25 to 35, compared to those with normal kidney function. The authors conducted a comprehensive literature search to see whether patients in the early stages of kidney disease also have increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Their conclusion was yes, impaired kidney function causes damage to the heart and blood vessels well before kidney failure is obvious, and the association between kidney disease and heart disease is comparable to the link between diabetes mellitus and heart disease.

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The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization

November 10, 2009 - 4:34pm

TUESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Almost a quarter of the people on Medicare who are hospitalized for heart failure are back in the hospital within a month of discharge, a new study reveals.

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Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients

November 3, 2009 - 2:41pm

TUESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Statins may boost the risk of fatigue and shortness of breath in some patients with heart failure, a new study suggests. But a second report found the cholesterol-reducing drugs reduce the risk of clots in those with cardiovascular disease, and experts think the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Intensive Dialysis Doesn't Save Lives of the Sickest

October 21, 2009 - 4:18pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Giving seriously ill patients high-intensity dialysis is no better at saving lives or speeding recovery than a lower-intensity version of the same treatment, new research shows.

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Heart Failure

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Heart Failure Treatment Underused

October 20, 2009 - 4:52pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- A recommended treatment for heart failure is underused in U.S. hospitals, a new study finds.

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Genes May Link Hip Fractures and Heart Disease

October 20, 2009 - 4:46pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- People with cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure and stroke -- and probably their close relatives as well -- may have an increased risk for hip fractures, a new study has found.

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Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure

October 1, 2009 - 7:22am

THURSDAY, Oct. 1 (HealthDay News) -- New research provides more evidence that a new type of pacemaker/defibrillator technology may be a good option for patients with mild forms of heart failure.

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Study Finds Fish Won't Prevent Heart Failure

September 30, 2009 - 12:31pm

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30 (HealthDay News) -- While eating fish does appear to help protect against heart attacks and other cardiovascular disease, a new Dutch study finds it doesn't seem to guard against the development of heart failure.

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Heart Patients Benefit From At-Home Care, Study Finds

September 28, 2009 - 4:04pm

MONDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with worsening chronic heart failure may find "hospital-at-home" care is a good alternative to treatment in a traditional hospital, Italian researchers report.

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A Woman’s Heart, Impact of Chemotherapy on Heart Health

Written by Mary Kyle on September 23, 2009 - 2:23pm

Do you ever feel like you’re just stuck between a rock and a hard spot? That you’re @#($*& if you do and !)#(*$& if you don’t?

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Cardiorenal Syndrome

The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization

Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients

Intensive Dialysis Doesn't Save Lives of the Sickest

Heart Failure Treatment Underused

Genes May Link Hip Fractures and Heart Disease

Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure

Study Finds Fish Won't Prevent Heart Failure

Heart Patients Benefit From At-Home Care, Study Finds

A Woman’s Heart, Impact of Chemotherapy on Heart Health

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