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HDCN News Archive -- Hypertension, CV Disease
Jul02	U.S. obesity problem intensifies.
Jul02	Enalapril or losartan markedly slow progression of eye damage in type 1 diabetics.
Jun30	Genetic study suggests that relationship between C reactive protein and CV disease is not causal.
Jun26	FDA to regulate tobacco.
Jun24	Analysis of large number of bariatric surgery patients shows the procedure to be relatively safe.
Jun19	Clopidogrel may increase risk of death in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
Jun17	Annals: Stents of no benefit in treating renal artery stenosis
Jun13	Higher vitamin D levels associated with successful weight loss in obese subjects on a diet.
Jun05	Aldosterone levels found to be increased in chubby teenage boys.
Jun01	Modified lycopene extract (ateronon) reduces harmful oxidation of fats.
May30	Results from 8 late-breaking clinical trials at Heart Failure 2009
May29	Risks of aspirin outweight benefits for primary prevention of stroke, MI in those with normal kidney function.
May26	Simplified chart may aid in diagnosing hypertension in children.
May25	Search all abstracts from the World Congress of Nephrology 2009
May25	Gene variant found that increases risk of both severe periodontitis and myocardial infarction.
May22	Fenofibrate reduces amputation risk in diabetics.
May18	Heart disease patients who are overweight do better and live longer.
May15	Use of CT angiography in the emergency room to help diagnose chest pain found to be cost-effective.
May15	JASN early release: Low 25-D levels associated with coronary artery calcification progression
May15	High triglyceride levels associated with diabetic neuropathy
May15	Interventional study in mice links cytomegalovirus infection to high blood pressure.
May14	Monotherapy with DARA, an endothelin and angiotensin I receptor antagonist, lowers BP a lot.
May14	ALLHAT follow-up study confirms benefits of chlorthalidone.
May11	UMOD gene, associated with Tamm-Horsfall protein production, linked to kidney disease.
May11	Cyclophilin may play a key role in arterial damage associated with atherosclerosis.
May11	Vitamins C and E block improvement of insulin sensitivity with exercise.
May08	Low BP associated with strokes and MI in patients with coronary artery disease.
May08	Combining dieting with exercise while standing/sitting/kneeling on a vibration plate machine lowers abdominal fat.
May04	8th Annual Prevention in Renal Disease Conference, September 25-26, 2009 in Toronto.
Apr30	Urine screening test seems to predict presence of atherosclerotic disease.
Apr26	Statins may reduce prostate inflammation and reduce risk of prostate cancer
Apr26	Sodium in prepared foods frustrates attempts to implement low sodium diet in CHF patients.
Apr26	Prostaglandin 2-alpha may be new target for control of blood pressure and atherosclerosis.
Apr23	Low-sodium vegetable juice may help reduce body fat in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Apr22	Alzheimer beta-amyloid can be degraded, and some drugs can increase breakdown rate 7-fold.
Apr18	New stem cell treatment for age-related macular degeneration in development.
Apr17	New discoveries on how collagen activates platelets may lead to new treatments to prevent clotting.
Apr16	Heart risk in diabetics may be exaggerated.
Apr16	Endothelin A receptor antagonist darusentan shows promising results in resistant hypertension.
Apr14	Aspirin and similar drugs associated with brain microbleeds in the elderly.
Apr12	CXCL5, secreted by white adipose tissue, may be the link between obesity and inflammation and insulin resistance.
Apr11	Three papers on brown adipose tissue in this week's NEJM.
Apr11	One thousand 2007-2009 audiofiles and slide/audio talks added to HDCN's 20 topic-related channels.
A07	Chemokine CXCL5, produced by fat cells, linked to inflammation and insulin resistance.
A06	Chlorthalidone increases SNS activity, spironolactone does not
A01	Yeast-powered fuel cells (for implantable devices) derive energy from glucose in human blood.
M30	GNSOR-deficient mice markedly resistant to heart attacks.
M30	Lipoic acid supplements markedly lower triglycerides in an animal model.
M30	AURORA study confirms the 4D study: Statins of no benefit in dialysis patients.
M30	Radiofrequency ablation of renal sympathetic nerve activity results in sustained improvement in refractory hypertension.
M30	NEJM: Ventriculoplasty of no benefit when added to CABG in patients with CAD and heart failure.
M29	Link to slide/audio and audio symposia on HDCN
M29	American College of Cardiology 2009 - Day 3 newsletter
M29	American College of Cardiology 2009 - Day 2 newsletter
M29	American College of Cardiology 2009 - Day1 newsletter
M29	Crestor (rosuvastatin) lowers risk of venous thromboembolism by 34%.
M28	Corking shut the atrial appendage markedly reduces risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
M26	AHA supports a lower sodium intake limit (1.5 g Na/day) for most Americans.
M26	Testing for endothelial function using a finger device that evaluates reactive hyperemia linked to CV outcomes.
M26	Preliminary data show potential benefits of catheter-based thrombolysis for stroke.
M26	Cholesterol crystals linked to arterial plaque disruption and heart attack.
M22	Ten genes associated with prolonged QT syndrome and risk of sudden cardiac death.
M22	Correct warfarin dose determined by 3 genes only.
M20	FDA panel gives nod to alternative to warfarin
M18	Another statin (Crestor, rosuvastatin) fails to show a benefit (rumor has it) in dialysis patients.
M17	Endothelial lipase linked to levels of good cholesterol
M12	HDL levels and glucose sensitivity linked to neck circumference.
M12	New anti-clotting compound derived from magnolia trees shows encouraging results in phase II safety study.
M09	Eating fish associated with increased intelligence in Swedish teens.
M04	Reduction of stroke risk associated with green/black tea drinking appears consistent and linear.
F26	Cornell researchers develop and market a point-of-care urinary sodium test strips to monitor salt intake.
F25	NEJM: Randomized trial of 4 different diets (low fat, low CHO, etc.) fails to find a single winner.
F23	Genes controlling atrial natriuretic peptide expression linked to hypertension.
F18	NEJM: Genetic testing helps predict warfarin dose.
F17	Ain't necessarily so series: oxidative stress may prolong, instead of shorten, life (worm study)
F11	Very high doses of candesartan effective in further reducing proteinuria.
F10	Vigorous exercise (running) may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
F10	American Heart Association focuses on the high risk of stroke in women
F09	LSR, lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor, found to be deranged in type 2 diabetes with obesity.
F03	Short-term growth hormone treatment attenuates muscle loss after bariatric surgery.
F03	FOXO3A gene variants associated with living beyond 100 in multiple parts of the world.
J30	Epoxide hydrolase inhibitor reduces heart failure in animal model
J30	Sulfenic acid may be reason for potent anti-oxidant effect of garlic.
J30	FDA mandates detailed hyperkalemia warning for Aldactone (spironolactone)
J28	The new study that caused the fuss about clopidogrel and proton-pump inhibitors.
J28	FDA cautions on combined use of clopidogrel and proton-pump inhibitors until more info is obtained.
J26	Animal study suggests benefit of statins in preventing stroke in patients with cerebral cavernous angioma or malformation.
J20	Randomized (DRIP) trial reports benefits of dry weight reduction in dialysis pts. on 24-h blood pressures.
J19	Three new genes linked to childhood obesity identified.
J19	Trial of stem cell treatment to treat stroke patients approved for recruitment.
J19	Indian subcontinent heart disease gene identified.
J17	Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario issues "alert" against combined use of ACEIs and ARBs.
J15	Source of endogenous salicylic acid identified as benzoic acid found in fruits and vegetables.
J12	High sodium to potassium ratio in the urine increases cardiovascular event rate.
J09	New anti-anginal drug acts by working on sodium channels.
J01	New Year's Resolution? Quit smoking. American Lung Association support info.
J01	MMWR: Lower acute MI rates after city implements smoke-free ordinance
D29	Study of Amish identifies a new gene linked to sodium control and hypertension
D18	JASN early: First morning urine better than spot urine to detect microalbuminuria
D15	FDA approves premounted renal stent system manufactured by Boston Scientific
D14	Study in the Amish links APOC3 gene mutation, triglycerides, and resistance to heart disease.
D13	New study shows links between 30 genes and cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
D13	Should nephrologists give beta-blockers to their patients with CKD?
D11	CJASN: Rosiglitazone may benefit patient with FSGS
D09	Statins adversely affect placental development in an in vitro model.
D04	NEJM study shows that irbesartan of no benefit to patients with diastolic heart failure.
D04	Liver fat, rather than abdominal fat or shape, may be main cardiovascular risk.
D03	NEJM: ACEI plus amlodipine better than ACEI plus a thiazide in terms of cardiovascular events.
D02	Depression increases risk of subsequent visceral fat gain in longitudinal study.
D02	Consumer Reports investigates sodium content of foods: salt is present where one may not expect
D02	Cardiologists debate NEJM study comparing coronary CT scans with percutaneous angiography.
D01	Canadians publish best practice recommendations for stroke care.
N27	New studies confirm importance of sirtuin pathway in mammalian ageing; attention focuses on resveratrol.
N26	Binge drinking may damage the heart via acetaldehyde activation of macrophages.
N21	Do your CKD patients still smoke? Who is still smoking in the US by state.
N18	New microRNA compound protects mice against heart failure.
N14	Renal Week: Relative vitamin K2 deficiency linked to vascular calcification in ESRD
N13	Catheter thermoablation of atrial fibrillation far superior to drug treatment.
N13	FDA: Review of atrial fib - bisphosphonate data suggests a weak or no relationship.
N11	Sleep apnea associated with increased risk of sudden death.
N11	AHA Scientific Sessions 2008 in New Orleans, LA: Daily News, Nov 8 -12.
N09	Rosuvastatin given to patients with normal cholesterol levels but high CRPs markedly lowers CV risk.
N04	Intraocular anti-VEGF drugs to treat retinal proliferative disoders may have a dark side.
N04	New SIRT1 activating drug may protect against diet-induced obesity.
O30	MYH9 gene variations linked to CKD in African Americans - researchers to present new data at Renal Week 2008.
O29	Grapes protect the hearts and blood pressure of rats fed a salty diet.
O28	VEGF-based screening test for pre-eclampsia foreseen based on new research.
O28	French company develops a next generation totally implantable artificial heart.
O28	Plavix (clopidogrel) may be inactivated by some calcium channel blockers.
O27	Runners burn more calories at rest than sedentary persons, and it's due to changes in the mitochondria.
O27	Risks of irregular heartbeat and atrial fibrillation increased with fosamax and other bisphosphonates.
O27	Pregnant women consuming flaxseed oil have a high (4x) risk of premature birth.
O27	Pentoxifylline lowers proteinuria alone or in addition to an ACE inhibitor.
O23	Hydrogen sulfide may be a key regulator of blood pressure.
O23	European watchdog agency suggests not using diet drug rimonabant due to depression side effects.
O23	New diet drug tesofensine appears to be remarkably effective.
O22	Journal of Renal Nutrition publishes composition of common salt substitutes.
O16	Fructose feeding induces high triglycerides and leptin resistance in rats.
O15	Resveratrol prevents liver fat accumulation in a mouse model of alcoholic liver disease.
O14	Resveratrol found in dark chocolate and cocoa.
O14	B vitamins of no help in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease.
O13	Book Review: Clinical Guide to Use of Antithrombotic Agents in CAD
O13	Are you nuts about nuts? Nuts! One study fails to shell out any benefit.
O13	A series of abstracts presented at CRF meeting suggesting that triple anti-platelet therapy (adding cilostazol) improved outcomes.
O09	Retinylamine markedly slows age-related macular degeneration in an animal model.
O09	New physical activity guidelies: 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 times per week;
O08	A single dose of EPO injected after a heart attack can limit apoptosis and thereby reduce heart cell damage.
O07	Farnesyl transferase inbitior (tipifarnib) reverses cardiovascular effects of progeria.
O07	Study illustrates importance of inflammatory macrophages in obesity; insulin resistance reversed by killing these cells.
O07	Even occasional smoking can impair arterial function for a prolonged period.
O07	Complement pathway and the innate immune system implicated in age-related macular degeneration.
O06	One-dollar-a-month polypill containing ASA, thiazide, ACEI, and statin to undergo clinical testing.
S30	Lancet: New genes found that link to gout.
S26	Aptly named horny goat weed found to be a source of specific phosphodiesterase inhibitors.
S25	In humans, as opposed to lab animals, caloric restriction does not lower IGF-1, but protein restriction does.
S22	Darapladib slows atherosclerosis in a pig model.
S22	Secondhand smoke exposure increases risk of peripheral artery disease in women.
S19	High-salt diet contributes very substantially to resistant hypertension.
S18	Are statins ineffective for protection against cardiovascular risks in women?
S18	New mechanism for cardiac arrhythmia discovered.
S18	Listening to Mozart lowers high blood pressure (really)
S16	NHANES data analysis links elevated urine bisphenol levels to diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
S16	Conbining thiazides with potassium-sparing diuretics markedly lowers cardiovascular mortality.
S15	Carvedilol and alprenolol, but not other beta-blockers, stimulate cellular protective pathway in the heart.
S12	Cardioprotective effects of alcohol ingestion may be due to aldehyde dehydrogenase.
S10	NEJM early release: Benefits of tight glucose control persist in type 2 DM at 10 years
S10	NEJM early release: Tight BP control has to be continued in type 2 diabetics; otherwise benefits are not maintained.
S05	Photographing what they eat helps dieters stick to weight-loss plans and identifies bingeing.
S02	Want to live longer? Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
A29	Singh and Furberg editorialize against use of thiazolidinediones due to CV risk and lack of CV benefit.
A29	100g/day of dark chocolate lowers blood pressure by 3 mm Hg.
A27	Debate flares: Can obese patients be healthy?
A26	Allopurinol lowers blood pressure in hypertensive adolescents
A26	Newer gated CT scans diagnose coronary artery disease and obviate need for angiography.
A22	Some evidence that Vytorin is, or maybe is not, associated with an increased cancer risk; FDA gets involved.
A21	AMAG receives fast track designation from FDA for ferumoxytol as an MRI contrast agent.
A19	Lowering homocysteine with folic acid and B vitamins fails to reduce CV events in heart disease patients.
A19	Obesity epidemic due to increased food intake, and not decreased activity level.
A15	When is a potential heart donor really dead? NEJM report raises some ethical questions.
A15	Lancet: ONTARGET study shows mixed results for combined ARB/ACEI therapy; greater reduction of proteinuria but a higher renal event rate.
A15	Bariatric surgery - induced weight loss helps, but does not cure, sleep apnea.
A13	Enhancing lysosomal receptors for chaperone molecules prevents aging of mouse livers.
A12	MicroRNA specific to endothelial cells associated with blood vessel branching, survival after cardiac infarction.
A08	FDA issues warning about risk of rhabdomyolysis when simvastatin is used with amiodarone.
A08	AHA issues recommendations for ambulatory BP monitoring is certain children and adolescents.
A05	IV calcium channel blocker wins FDA approval to treat acute hypertension.
A05	Baroreflex device to treat hypertension. A pipe dream? 200 million dollars raised so far says maybe not.
J31	Two new drugs have profound effects on exercise conditioning in mice.
J30	Does adiponectin have a dark side? Study associates it with increased cardiovascular risk.
J29	New study highlights risk of losing bone density while following a low-calorie diet for weight loss.
J29	Rember, a drug that is really a blue dye that prevents tau tangles, appears to slow Alzheimer's disease.
J29	Testosterone changes associated with perimenopausal increase in metabolic syndrome risk.
J29	Observational study suggests that statins may lower risk of senile dementia very substantially.
J24	Complement activation is increases in patients with age-related macular degeneration.
J24	In acute study, fructose increases lipogenesis relative to glucose.
J23	NEJM: Genetic mutation associated with most patients who develop myopathy on high-dose statins.
J22	Ezetimibe plus simvastatin drug trial shows no effect on aortic valve stenosis progression.
J19	Human blood vessels grown in mice
J17	Genetic variant identified that increases risk of elevated triglycerides fourfold in Asian Americans.
J17	U.S. population keeps getting fatter; esp. Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
J17	AHA to launch new journal focusing on cardiovascular outcomes trials and methodology.
J16	Doctors hopeful that improved blood thinners are on the horizon: Three new candidates.
J16	Annals: Low molecular weight heparin for 7 days better than stockings after arthroscopic knee surgery.
J12	Pioneering heart surgeon Michael DeBakey dies at age 99.
J10	Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors protect ischemic tissue from injury.
J08	Farm-raised tilapia fish has relatively low levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
J08	Fish oil plus red yeast lower cholesterol to the same extent as statin therapy.
J08	Overweight patients trying to lose weight lose twice as much if they keep a food diary.
J03	Statins spur glial progenitor cells to develop into oligodendrocytes.
J01	Caffeine intake increases rate at which muscle replenishes glycogen stores after exercise.
J01	Doxycycline-inhibitable protease activity increased in SHR rats; this also may explain various aspects of metabolic syndrome.
J30	AHA publishes cookbook focusing on healthy soul food recipes
J30	Sudden hearing loss associated with increased risk of future stroke.
J30	AHA launches hearthub.org, a website for patients.
J30	Prevalence of silent cerebral infarction in healthy (mean age 62) people at 11% in MRI study.
J26	Fructose, but not glucose, increases visceral adipose tissue and triglycerides, and lower insulin sensitivity.
J25	African Americans excrete less potassium in the urine, and it's not all due to dietary intake.
J25	Obesity drug rimonabant approved for NHS use in England and Wales.
J23	New source of cardiac stem cells found in the epicardium
J17	Big breakfast diet more effective than low-carb diet in maintaining weight loss.
J12	XBP1, stimulated by a high-carb diet, may be a new target for treatment of dyslipidemias.
J12	A subgroup of retinal cells linked to circadian cycle resetting and insomnia.
J12	FDA approves generic form of ramipril made by Lupin pharmaceuticals.
J11	Vitamin D protects heart-failure-prone rats against heart failure when fed a high-salt diet.
J10	One more argument against smoking: Increased risk of age-related hearing loss.
J10	Eating diet rich in oily fish associated with markedly reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration.
J09	115 year old woman found to have essentially normal brain on autopsy, with no evidence of Alzheimer's disease.
J06	Mechanism of action of niacin to increase HDL levels discovered.
J05	Study in mice suggests resveratrol has marked cardioprotective effects.
J05	NEJM: Aliskiren plus losartan lowers proteinuria in diabetics.
J03	Artificial blood vessel creation from smooth muscle cells makes major advances.
M28	Hope for stroke victims. Monkeys control prosthetic arm using brain waves to feed themselves.
M27	New scoring method for coronary artery calcification that takes into account extent of calcium coverage.
M27	Should HbA1c be used instead of plasma glucose to screen for diabetes?
M22	It's official: Home BP monitoring is now the standard of care.
M21	Genetic researchers identify numerous genes involved in synthesis and storage of fat in cells.
M21	After heart attack, bivalirudin better than heparin plus glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors.
M21	Modest red wine (but not beer) ingestion actually may lower risk of NAFLD - non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
M20	Small adrenal masses found incidentally on computed tomography almost exclusively benign.
M19	Vaccine targeting amyloid beta protein prevents Alzheimer's disease in mice.
M19	American Society of Hypertension Annual Meeting (May 14-17) - abstracts at this link
M16	Small molecule found that can disassemble amyloid proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
M16	New NHANES analysis finds CV mortality increased in patients following a lower salt intake.
M15	Lower-dose tissue plasminogen activator treatment improves survival in patients with hemorrhagic stroke.
M15	Biopterin derivative may be effective treatment for severe heart failure.
M13	Preop beta blockers reduce heart attack risk but markedly increase total mortality.
M13	Prism eyeglasses expand view for patients with stroke-induced hemianopia.
M12	CPR rescuers do not need to stop compression while administering defibrillator shocks.
M12	Preeclampsia-like condition develops in mice with knockout of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene
M09	Darapladib lowers the activity of inflammatory enzyme associated with vascular plaque.
M07	S100A1 protein found in heart, blood vessels; linked to heart damage and to hypertension.
M07	Women at high risk for CV events are not benefitted by homocysteine-lowering regimen of B vitamins (JAMA).
M05	ASN Renal Week abstract archives 2003-2006 now available on-line in .pdf format.
M04	Nature genetics: More obesity genes found
M02	New ACE 2 activator compounds lower blood pressure in rats and also reduce cardiac and renal fibrosis.
M01	Obesity linked to heart failure and inflammatory mediator elevation in observational study.
A30	Scientists synthesize molecule capable of releasing hydrogen sulfide over extended periods - possible role in donor organ preservation?
A29	High blood theobromine levels (presumably from eating chocolate) may protect against pre-eclampsia.
A28	Hypertension seen in the emergency department frequently misattributed to trauma, stress, and not followed up.
A25	First ever activator of ENAC sodium channel developed.
A23	High adiponectin levels linked to kidney dysfunction and albuminuria.
A22	FDA approves compact heart assist device from Thoratec.
A21	International study of chemicals in urine links blood pressure to diet and gut bacteria.
A21	Chocolate lowers LDL cholesterol by 5% in RCT.
A17	Low serum 25D levels associated with incrased peripheral arterial disease risk.
A15	Archives Int Med: Loop diuretics associated with lower bone density in men.
A15	Nurses' Health Study shows that women who follow DASH - type diet have lower risk of heart attack.
A09	NEJM: ACEI = ARB, and ACEI + ARB no better than either ACEI or ARB, in high risk patients with diabetes or vascular disease.
A09	Two enzymes associated with acetylation linked to heart muscle contraction.
A09	New Lifton study shows that some Bartter and Gitelman mutation heterozygotes are not rare, and are protected against hypertension.
A09	JAMA RCT shows American Indian tye 2 diabetics with LDL lowered to 70 have lower carotid IMT and LV mass than those with LDL lowered to 100.
A08	Slight modification to atrial fibrillation surgery improves the results.
A08	American Heart Association issues new guidelines for treatment of resistant hypertension.
A03	Daily dose of caffeine protects rabbit brains from high serum cholesterol.
A03	New Merck heart failure drug rolofylline gives encouraging results in Phase III trial.
A02	Treating hypertension in patients more than 80 years of age reduces death rate by 20%.
A02	Adenosine receptor antagonist shows promise in heart failure.
M30	NEJM: Ezetemibe lowers LDL cholesterol when added to simvastatin, but no effects on carotid artery thickness.
M27	Pretreating animals with high-dose folate lowers infarct size.
M27	NEJM: Prognostic value of coronary artery calcium content confirmed in large study.
M25	Archives study emphasizes heritability of early-onset hypertension in men.
M16	Blood vessel protein Robo4 reverses diabetic and age-related macular degeneration in mouse model.
M15	PR, QRS, and QT intervals on ECG are increased in apparently normal elderly persons over age 80.
M13	CMS: Medicare will continue to pay for CT cardiac scans for coronary artery calcification detection.
M12	New macrophage-related protein implicated in inflammatory disease.
M10	Mutated thrombin enzyme may be useful to treat heart attacks and strokes.
M07	Angiotensin vaccine moderately effective in lowering blood pressure
M06	7th Annual Prevention in Renal Disease Conference, Toronto, Sept. 19-20, 2008.
M04	Activating PPAR-delta suppresses inflammation in vascular tissues.
M04	Retinopathy may begin at lower blood glucose levels than expected.
M04	CAPON gene linked to QT interval and heart rhythm abnormalities.
F27	African American teenagers show a high prevalence of microalbuminuria.
F27	Up to 20% of persons taking aspirin show no effect on their platelet function.
F26	Heart attack rates fall in France following institution of national smoking ban in public places.
F26	FDA: Medication guide must be given to patients with each rosiglitazone (Avandia) prescription.
F23	New techniques for detecting air bubbles in blood vessels.
F21	Study suggests that Medicare part D patients use more cardioprotective drugs after MI and live longer.
F21	Salt-rich diet linked to obesity in children via sugar-containing soft drink consumption.
F20	New study confirms increased risk of kidney failure and mortality with aprotinin.
F15	Level of airborne particulates affects microvascular function.
F13	India in the middle of a catastrophic smoking epidemic
F13	University of Groningen study (PREVEND) emphasizes utility of treating hypertension in proteinuric patients.
F13	Genomic studies suggest that CETP (cholesteryl ester transferase protein) mutants protected against coronary effects of cigarette smoking.
F12	New blood test claims to identify pre-eclampsia reliably.
F12	Nocturnal noises raise blood pressure in sleeping subjects.
F11	Declining coronary artery disease rates made a U-turn in 2000, and now are rising.
F11	Reversible, but substantial, memory problems in a subset of women taking Lipitor.
F11	Very high Ang II levels found in chorionic villi of women with pre-eclampsia.
F09	Paradigm shift: Non-osmotic, inflammation-generating accumulation of sodium in the skin
F09	Death of waitress after acute asthmatic attack on entering workplace full of cigarette smoke.
F09	Calcium channel blocker treatment for HTN associated with 23% lower risk of Parkinson's disease.
F06	More on the halted NHLBI diabetes trial arm. Role of rosiglitazone use in the intensive treatment arm unclear.
F06	Beetroot juice found to lower blood pressure because of its high nitrate content.
F05	Richard Lifton, pioneer in the genetics of hypertension, receives Wiley Prize
F01	FDA warns about depressed mood, suicidal ideation in patients taking smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline)
J31	Sweetened soft drinks and fruit juices linked to increased risk of gout in men.
J29	Intravascular thrombolytic therapy effective against deep vein thrombosis.
J29	Diuretics produce better outcomes than other anti-hypertensive drugs in treating metabolic syndrome.
J25	Cox-2 inhibitors can cause arrhythmias by affecting potassium channels in the heart.
J22	Aspirin resistance increases risk of heart attack or stroke.
J16	Calcium supplements raise risk of heart attacks and stroke in elderly women.
J13	Pumping rat heart created by seeding a scaffolding with baby rat myocytes.
J09	Higher cholesterol levels linked to improved muscle mass with exercise in the elderly.
J09	Cannabinoid receptor blocking drug effective in causing weight loss.
J08	Risk of cardiovascular events markedly increased when 25-D levels below 15 ng/mL.
J07	Oxygen meter molecule, PHD1 knockouts survive hypoxia - potential application to early transplant viability, heart disease
D27	Aspirin increases liver enzymes in patients taking flutamide for prostate cancer.
D26	Triglycerids and non-HDL cholesterol linked to risk of stroke.
D25	Higher levels of HDL in diabetes may inhibit NO via myristic acid binding - outcome effects unknown.
D17	Drug that stimulates thyroid hormone beta receptors effective in lowering LDL cholesterol
D14	January JASN paper reports that PROActive (pioglitazone) associated with lower CV mortality in diabetics.
D12	More heart risks identified for Avandia.
D11	Physicians unaware of guidelines to treat patients with CV risk factors and metabolic syndrome.
D04	Different anticoagulant regimens after percutaneous coronary intervention yield identical results.
D04	Waistline growth on high-carb diets linked to liver gene.
D04	Renin-angiotensin linked to obesity and insulin-resistance in a gene knockout animal model.
N27	Glucose-insulin-potassium infusion after ST-elevated MI increases risk of heart failure.
N26	MRI documents second-hand smoke injury to the lungs.
N26	Nitrosyl cobamide shows promise as an NO-donor type of drug for hypertension or heart disease.
N12	Interleukin-1 receptor blocker rilonacept effective in treating chronic gouty arthritis.
N09	Simplified anti-hypertensive drug protocol seems to be more effective than more complex approach.
N08	MMWR: CDC reviews smoking prevalence in the U.S., and the results are not good.
N08	Skeletal muscle damage due to statins may operate through atrogin-1 and thus may be preventable.
N08	New nonsteroidal natriuretic hormone identified in human urine.
N07	Perioperative beta-blocker therapy shows mixed results in large RCT.
N07	Simvastatin, but not pravastatin, associated with sleep disturbances.
N07	Prazosin appears to block some glucocorticoid effects.
N07	AHA 2007 Scientific Sessions newsletter - Nov 7th.
N06	AHA 2007 Scientific Sessions Newsletter - Nov 6th.
N06	AHA 2007 Scientific Sessions Newsletter - Nov 5th.
N06	AHA 2007 Scientific Sessions Newsletter - Nov 4th.
N05	Large VA study identifies seasonal difference in blood pressure.
N03	Metabolites of flavonoid (quercetin) present in onions found to be anti-inflammatory.
N02	U.S. AHRQ releases report claiming equal efficacy for ACE-I vs. ARB in controlling blood pressure.
N02	WNK kinases identified as key regulators of blood pressure.
O25	Bayer issues additional guidance to physicians about Trasylol (aprotinin).
O25	Genzyme launches cholesterol-binding drug (Cholestagel) in Europe for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia.
O25	Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty may help some patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
O23	Global extent of obesity epidemic in the news.
O22	Chewing gum shown to help curb appetite and reduce cravings.
O19	Sudden hearing loss associated with erectile dysfunction drugs.
O12	Is fructose really that bad?
O12	Statins help preserve lung function during aging.
O08	FDA to warn of ultrasound cardiac imaging drug risks
O03	Mini-strokes (MRI study) linked to higher uric acid levels.
S25	New, synthetic version of heparin is patented.
S21	Study links TGF-beta and cholesterol to progression of atherosclerosis.
S20	Thiazide diuretics exacerbate fructose-induced metabolic syndrome.
S20	Post-reperfusion heart damage largely prevented by hydrogen sulfide.
S12	JAMA paper shows no benefit of lowering homocysteine in CKD
S10	Protein carbamylation, reflected by homocitrulline levels, strongly associated with atherosclerosis.
S07	Low vitamin D levels during early pregnancy associated with a fivefold increase in risk of pre-eclampsia.
S06	FDA approves first generic versions of carvedilol (Coreg).
S05	New ESC-ESH hypertension treatment guidelines from ESC 2007 (webcast)
S03	European Society of Cardiology 2007 meeting: Clinical Trials Updates
A27	Obesity rates climb in most states.
A27	Patient implanted with baroreceptor stimulating devise to treat refractory hypertension.
A22	Celecoxib - may reduce stent restenosis - overall safety in heart disease still remains to be deteremined.
A22	Hypertension frequently underdiagnosed in adolescents.
A22	Lack of benefit of vitamin E on heart disease may have been due to underdosing.
A20	Mechanism of adenovirus-induced obesity clarified.
A17	FDA warning letter issued emphasizing pharmacogenomic variability in warfarin metabolism among patients.
A13	New study confirms that vitamin C, E, and beta carotene, singly or in combination, of no benefit in heart disease patients.
A10	New research shows skeleton to be an endocrine organ via osteocalcin.
A08	Annals: New study questions the increased heart attack risk with Avandia; original NEJM meta-analysis claimed to have been flawed.
A06	Trial of anti-hypertensive therapy in the very elderly, more than 80 years of age, stopped early because of positive results.
J26	Diesel fume pollution linked to arterial inflammation and atherosclerosis.
J25	Obesity spreads among friends, study concludes.
J24	Soft drinks, including diet soft drinks, linked to 50% higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
J20	Cancer risk linked to CT scan for cardiac calcification (JAMA paper) in the news.
J19	Large VA study shows 50% reduction in Alzheimer / Parkinson risk with simvastatin, but not other drugs in the same class.
J19	Weight loss pill rimonabant associated with increased suicide risk.
J13	Scleroderma Outlook Improves as Survival Increases
J12	Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) may be protective against developing type 2 diabetes.
J12	Serum levels of retinol-binding programs indicate level of visceral fat.
J12	Viagra may save lives in patients with pulmonary hypertension.
J11	Modified herpes virus keeps arteries free-flowing following procedures
J09	CCJM: A different approach to resistant hypertension, emphasizing hemodynamics and the physical examination.
J05	Alteplase may have pro-inflammatory effects - mitigated by cromoglycate.
J05	High sodium in many sandwiches in the news.
J05	Dark chocolate lowers BP slightly, raises levels of nitric oxide.
J02	How stress and high-calorie intact interact to increase weight and change body fat distribution.
J29	Particulates released during renal artery angioplasty can impair kidney function.
J22	FDA clears "computerized medication box" (EMMA) for U.S. market.
J19	FDA approves ambrisentan for treatment of pulmonary artery hypertension.
J19	Hypertension vaccine against angiotensin II shows positive results.
J15	Europ Soc Hypertens releases new, updated hypertension treatment guidelines.
J13	Link between restless legs syndrome and hypertension discovered.
J11	Isradipine slows Parkinson's disease development in mice
J07	New compound similar to aMSH, causing satiety, may be effective in controlling weight in the obese.
J07	Lipid chaperone protein ap2 may be a key to type 2 diabetes and its complications.
M31	Link between mercury and vascular disease involves phospholipase D.
M25	NEJM: Full text of meta-analysis that found an increased risk of myocardial infarction with rosiglitazone.
M25	Non-caffeine components of coffee lower serum uric acid levels.
M21	FDA issues safety alert for Avandia (rosiglitazone) over possible increased heart attack risk.
M21	Statins might have a role in management of hepatitis C.
M17	MMWR publishes regional stroke incidence data for the United States (2005)
M17	Debunking the slavery hypothesis of African American hypertension
M14	Effect of polyphenols (from apples, onions, green tea) on fat catabolism.
M14	Study shows unsuspected immunomodulatory effects of glucosamine.
M07	Liver, kidney damage in people taking large amount of green tea polyphenol supplements.
M07	Centrally acting ACE inhibitors may cut dementia risk in the elderly.
M07	Inactivation of ACAT2 enzyme protects fat-eating mice from atherosclerosis.
M04	Common gene variation associated with markedly increased risk of heart attack.
M03	Nicotinamide riboside, found naturally in milk, dramatically extends lifespan in yeast via sirtuins.
M02	Study highlights gender differences in susceptibility to kidney injury.
M01	Antithrombotics (e.g., aspirin) increase hemorrhagic stroke risk in the elderly.
A30	Activating PPAR-delta may burn fat and reduce metabolic syndrome risk.
A24	AGEs and food preparation may play an important role in chronic disease.
A20	New BMJ study on adverse effects of higher salt intake in the news.
A19	Fewer heart patients need antibiotics prior to dental procedures.
A18	Animal study suggests that changing to a low-fat diet can induce stress.
A15	JAM-1 protein acts in the brain to cause hypertension.
A07	Arthritis patients with CVD who take ibuprofen plus aspirin may greatly increase their cardiac risk.
A05	Think that eating only once a day will make you lose weight? Nope.
A05	Hatfield-McCoy family feud may be linked to bad temper due to heritable pheochomocytomas.
A02	High-prevalence hemachromatosis gene linked to increased risk of stroke.
M30	NEJM: Torcetrapib markedly elevates HDL cholesterol, but shows no benefit
M27	Implanted carotid artery baroreflex stimulator lowers BP by 16-20 mm Hg.
M27	New blood thinner may work without bleeding risk
M26	Drugs work as well as stents, study finds.
M26	Tolvatptan improves signs and symptoms in patients with CHF.
M26	Nesiritide safety trial shows neutral effect on mortality in CHF patients
M26	American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting March 24-27: Monday (26) Newsletter (.pdf)
M26	American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting March 24-27: Sunday (25) Newsletter (.pdf)
M26	American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting March 24-27: Saturday (24) Newsletter (.pdf)
M21	Long-term cessation of smoking may reverse arterial stiffness.
M19	Minisub developed to explore the interior of an arterial blood vessel.
M16	Fructose linked to deranged liver metabolism in rats, involving PPARs, leptin, and metabolic syndrome.
M16	Phthalate exposure linked to metabolic syndrome
M16	Chiropractic adjustment of C1 (atlas) markedly lowers blood pressure in randomized controlled trial
M16	Increased angiotensin 1-7 levels after ACE-I treatment may inhibit lung cancer
M16	Chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth better for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
M16	An apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
M06	FDA approves aliskiren for treatment of hypertension.
M05	Dietary copper in the news after copper supplementation helps prevent heart failure in stressed rodents.
M05	Atkins diet may be the most effective with few obvious adverse effects
F28	Nifedipine found to mobilize liver iron stores in an animal model of hemochromatosis.
F26	Garlic powerless against cholesterol.
F22	Blood pressure across countries linked to level of happiness of its inhabitants.
F21	Apolipoprotein C1 linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes in American Indians.
F19	Relationship between circadian rhythm clock and blood pressure identified.
F19	CRP liver protein induces hypertension.
F16	MMWR reports on geographic variation in prevalence of heart disease in the U.S.
F14	Neutrophil-derived peptidase enzyme found to be a key player in development of aortic aneurysms.
J30	Need a new aortic valve? No problem. We'll put one in percutaneously.
J30	One third of young people who died suddenly and inexplicably had genetic arrhythmic heart defects.
J29	Health benefits of fruits and vegetables apply to their juices as well.
J29	Major link in brain-obesity puzzle found.
J27	Stroke victims who suddenly lost the urge to smoke identify brain addiction region.
J22	Surprising beneficial effects of losartan on muscle in mouse models of muscular dystrophy or Marfan syndrome
J19	Nintendo Wii videogame use promotes weight loss (n=1).
J17	Strong association between low LDL levels and Parkinson disease identified in small study.
J17	Interesterified fats being used to substitute for trans-fats, but new study shows that they are unhealthy, also.
J16	DNA test to be used to determine warfarin dose.
J15	Pancreatic-polypeptide containing chewing gum - a new potential weapon against obesity
J15	New gene linked to Alzheimer disease
J09	Milk appears to eliminate the cardiovascular benefits of tea
J02	Higher serum uric acid levels associated with cognifitve impairment in the elderly.
J02	Twenty-five best dieting tips ever
J02	Moderate alcohol consumption in hypertensive men associated with lower risk of heart attack.
D27	Green vegetables may lower blood pressure via nitrates.
D20	Friendly microbes could make you fat: Bacteroides vs. Firmicutes
D13	Garlic: Good against vampires, but little protection against cardiovascular risk.
D12	Diet resulting in 10% body weight loss leads to measurable loss in bone density over 1-year period.
D12	Man eats pastrami and cheesecake, has heart attack, sues Atkins company, unsuccessfully.
D11	FDA proposes rules overhaul to expand access to experimental drugs.
D10	MRI scan used to quantify visceral fat.
N29	Procyanidins identified as cardiovascular protective agents in wines; French, Sardinian wines have the most.
N28	Folic acid, homocysteine, and cardiovascular disease: (Full text article in BMJ)
N28	Meta-analysis published in BMJ supports folate supplementation to reduce heart disease risk.
N27	Statin use in otherwise healthy people of dubious benefit.
N27	Richard Lifton honored by two medical societies for work on hypertension.
N27	Gene linked to wet form of macular degeneration.
N26	HDCN: Search index updated for audiofiles, slide/audio talks, articles, and abstracts
N16	Reanalysis of TNT study presented at AHA: Suggests high-dose atorvastatin lowers stroke, CV risk in CKD patients.
N14	Results of TROPHY prehypertension study suggesting benefit of candesartan are questioned.
N14	Fat cells stimulate the adrenal glands to secrete aldosterone: obesity - hypertension link?
N14	NEJM: No survival benefit to angioplasty done 24 hours after myocardial infarction.
N13	American Heart Association Scientific Sessions daily news: Tuesday, Nov 14
N13	American Heart Association meets in Chicago: Monday, Nov. 13 news (pdf)
N13	American Heart Association meets in Chicago: Sunday, Nov. 12 news (pdf)
N13	Pioglitazone reduces progression of atherosclerosis in diabetics
N11	Link between low systolic blood pressure and poor outcome in heart failure patients highlighted in nonuremics.
N07	Why do we eat mindlessly and what would induce us to stop?
N06	Lipoic acid may retard vascular stiffening, aging, via ceramide and phosphatases.
N06	Children's belly fat increases by more than 65% since 1990.
N02	Study shows strong link between serum uric acid levels and hypertension in African Americans
N02	Life saving pump lets heart heal
O30	UT Southwestern looking for patients with severe CHF for optimizer device study.
O25	Human tests underway on intravascular stents that dissolve.
O23	FDA approves once-a-day Coreg (carvedilol) CR for 3 cardiovascular indications
O18	Benefits of eating fish outweigh the risks
O12	Get on scale daily to keep off lost pounds.
O11	Most decaffeinated coffee contains substantial amounts of caffeine
O03	Benefits of ultralow LDL cholesterol targets (70 mg/dL) questioned.
S26	H2-blocker (famotidine) appears to have a beneficial effect in heart failure.
S18	Low blood levels previously thought to be safe linked to risk of CV death
S18	ESRD patients with implantable defibrillators at higher risk of arrhythmia.
S14	MMWR documents rising tide of obesity in the United States.
S14	Pioglitazone shows benefits in terms of cardiovascular outcomes.
S13	More bad news in JAMA paper about CV and kidney risks of COX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDS
S12	New class of pain relievers may help, not hurt, the heart
S11	Want to fight fat? Eat brown seaweed!
S07	Pre-eclampsia breakthrough hope (NEJM)
S05	Pioglitazone reduces secondary stroke risk by 50%.
S05	Carbon monoxide cytoprotective effect may explain lower risk of pre-eclampsia in smoking moms.
S05	U.S approves humanitarian use of Abiocor permanently implanted total artificial heart.
S05	Good one-year control of BP with aliskiren (Rasilez) presented at World Congress of Cardiology
A21	Red and white wine may be equally good for the heart
A18	Role of BMI as a measure of obesity and cardiovascular risk questioned.
A18	Genetic clues to cardiomyopathy and sudden death found in mice - emphasis on the right ventricle
A18	CDC: New U.S. blood lead survey data results: prevalence of elevated blood lead levels slowly improving.
A17	FDA approves use of clopidogrel for ST-segment elevating MI treated medically.
A08	Duke randomized trial favors Atkins style diet over low-fat diet.
A02	Gout increases the risk of heart attack
J31	Scripps research scientists test anti-obesity vaccine
J28	Nanotech used to concentrate angiostatin-like drugs in vascular plaques.
J25	Digitalis relatively safe treatment for diastolic heart failure.
J20	Mayo Clinic researchers discover a genetic cause of atrial fibrillation.
J15	Retinal blood vessel width may be a good indicator of coronary artery disease risk.
J29	NHLBI offers DASH diet eating guide
J28	UK NHS recommends against beta-blocker use for initial treatment of hypertension.
J22	New fat-burnng gene linked to metabolic syndrome.
J20	AHA issues new dietary recommendations; saturated and trans-fat intakes further limited
J16	CARI (Australasian) Clinical Practice Guidelines published (53 free full text review papers!)
J14	Feeding monkeys a high trans-fat diet markedly adds to abdominal fat.
J08	Benefits of potassium-enriched salt on CV mortality in elderly men
J07	Congenital malformations with first-trimester ACE-inhibitor therapy.
J05	Isis Pharma gets orphan drug status for familial hypercholesterolemia drug.
J05	International trial to see whether or not niacin can prevent heart attacks and strokes
J02	Heart attack risk with COX-2 broadened to include most NSAIDs
M30	It's the magnesium, stupid!
M24	Gum-disease bacterium can infect human arterial cells - is this the hypothesized periodontitis - CVD link?
M22	Study suggest that thiazides may have an adverse effect on CRP.
M22	Trandolapril / verapamil lowers risk of diabetes in Hispanic patients
M22	Ethanol- and smoking-induced upper digestive tract cancers linked to acetaldehyde; preventable via oral l-cysteine
M18	QTc interval and magnesium deficiency: Treatment with Mg Lactate
M17	Chocolate good? Coffee is too! Enjoy.
M15	75% of Irish taxi drivers have hypertension
M15	Moderately increased BMI in the elderly associated with reduced mortality
M15	Tacrolimus-derivative drugs protect animal brains against stroke-induced damage.
M13	Up to 40% of hypertensives in China have diabetes.
M13	FDA approves novel medication (varenicline) for smoking cessation
M11	Common (15%) gene variant affecting fatty acid breakdown increases CAD risk by 50%.
M05	Coffee consumption not associated with heart disease risk.
M03	Diuretics more effective in preventing heart failure in hypertensives when used as first-line drug.
M03	Mayo: 20 g sodium, 50% saturated fat diet improves BP, lipids in obese.
M01	Obesity rates in the U.S. underestimated by 50% due to inaccurate patient self-reporting.
M01	Common nerve cell gene plymorphism linked to QT interval changes, sudden death.
A28	Magnesium deficiency and metabolic syndrome re-emphasized
A28	Does chamomile tea interact with warfarin?
A26	FDA approves first generic pravastatin.
A25	Fatty acid binding protein aP2 gene variant associated with atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, in humans.
A25	Anti-oxidant selenium offers no heart disease protection in first large randomized controlled trial.
A19	An integrin-family platelet receptor found to be defective in thrombasthenia, with general implications for blood clotting.
A13	CNTF can overcome leptin resistance to fight obesity.
A08	AMBI (Tarrytown company) gets exclusive rights to Finland's PANSALT distribution in the U.S.
A08	Losartan can prevent progression of Marfan syndrome (in mice) via inhibition of TGF-beta
A04	Epicardial fat and adipocytes around coronary arteries may contribute to CAD.
A04	Lack of sleep linked to hypertension risk
M30	Manipulation of intracardiac catheters by externally applied magnetic fields to cure a. fib.
M30	Apparent CV protective effect of alcohol intake may be due to a statistical fluke.
M24	Study focuses on bread as a major cause of higher salt intake.
M24	Benefits of eating oily fish seem to be slip-sliding away.
M17	Virus blamed for obesity epidemic.
M16	Glycemic index is bupkus.
M15	Specially formulated salt substitute cuts hypertension.
M14	ACC Scientific Meeting, Atlanta: Tuesday, March 14th Newsletter (.pdf)
M14	ACC: Early treatment of pre-hypertension may postpone onset of true hypertension
M13	Diuretics, and especially, K-sparing diuretics, markedly lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.
M13	American College Cardiology Meeting: Monday, March 13th newsletter (.pdf)
M13	High dose statin therapy causes regression of coronary atherosclerosis.
M13	High-dose atorvastatin (Lipitor) improves kidney function in CKD patients in large clinical trial.
M13	Another take on B vitamins, homocysteine, and vascular risk.
M13	NEJM: B vitamins for homocysteine lowering: Fewer strokes, but more unstable angina.
M13	NEJM: Homocysteine lowering by B-vitamins of no benefit post MI - trend toward increased risk.
M13	American College of Cardiology (Atlanta) Sessions: Sunday highlights. (.pdf)
M13	American College of Cardiology (Atlanta) Sessions: Saturday highlights. (.pdf)
M13	NEJM study casts doubt on efficacy of Plavix over aspirin - and higher bleeding risk cited.
M10	Blood pressure is falling globally, and no one knows why!
M10	Major WHO study concludes calcium supplements can reduce severity but not incidence jtd of preeclampsia.
M08	Diabetes drug Byetta (exenatide) gaining attention as weight loss aid.
M07	Heavy coffee drinking plus gene variant tied to heart attack risk in Costa Ricans
M03	Serotonin may play a role in hardening of the arteries.
F28	Stress may trigger heart attacks by increasing number of blood platelets.
F22	Genetic tests developed to test for salt-sensitivity of blood pressure.
F20	Mars chocolate maker to introduce foods with flavonol-rich chocolates.
F17	Fat in liver connected to high blood pressure risk.
F12	WHO report identifies relatively high hypertension rates in males from India.
F10	IU scientists using stem cells to treat severe peripheral arterial disease.
F10	Blood levels of aldosterone linked to preservation of hearing with aging.
F07	Low fat diet benefits for women less than expected.
F05	Basic gender difference identified in coronary artery disease.
J31	AHA Scientific Statement: Dietary approaches to treat hypertension
J30	Certain adenovirus infections linked to obesity on animals and humans
J28	FDA approves first ever inhaled insulin for the treatment of diabetes.
J26	Aprotinin (Trasylol) linked to increased risk of kidney failure, heart attack and stroke.
J24	Alagebrium (a collagen cross-link breaker) softens arteries - and that's good for you.
J24	Study of Kuna indians is good news for chocoholics - procyanidin in cocoa lowers BP.
J23	Fermented milk drink reduces high blood pressure.
J23	Fetal form of toponin I, with a histidine for alanine substitution, has cardioprotective effects.
J22	AHA review casts doubt on cardiovascular health benefits of soy-based foods.
J21	British study shows that work stress linked to both heart disease and metabolic syndrome.
J19	Heart-healthy compound in chocolate identified - it's epicatechin.
J17	Aspirin protects men against myocardial infarcts and women against ischemic strokes.
J17	US FDA considering two new drugs that fight obesity.
J17	Activated blood coagulation factor VIIa under study to treat intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke.
J16	Tomato extract seems to have a large effect on lowering blood pressure.
J16	Annals: More exercise associated with 30-40% reduction in risk of dementia.
J15	Acetazolamide reduces sleep apnea severity in heart failure patients.
J15	Hypothalamus has a fatty acid sensor that may regulate food intake
J12	Caloric restriction appears to make the heart more elastic.
J10	Mid-life obesity increases mortality and cardiovascular risk.
J09	Smoker? Drink tomato juice (or drink bloody Marys) to ward off emphysema.
J04	Adenosine receptor antagonist completes phase 2 trials for congestive heart failure.
J02	UCSF study in Annals suggests that obesity increases risk of kidney failure.
J02	U.S. weighs obesity surgery options
D28	Researchers discover molecular link explaining why high-fat diet can cause type 2 diabetes.
D27	Do low birth weight babies like saltier food? Study on birth weight stirs up salt wars.
D26	Diabetes, CHF home patient monitors taking off in the UK.
D23	JAMA: Air pollution and high-fat diet combine to cause atherosclerosis in mice.
D20	Allergic reactions from drug-eluting stents
D15	Both BNP and NT-proBNP useful to deteck CHF in persons with CKD.
D07	Fructose may be cause of obesity epidemic; also raises uric acid.
D05	Heparin antibodies pose risk in heart surgery patients.
D03	Random testing shows high lead levels in some imported Chinese plums.
D03	CV benefits of lower intakes of alcohol called into question.
N29	Why trying to make couch potatoes exercise may be difficult.
N29	New AHA CPR guidelines: 30:2 compressions, cooling to 90 degrees.
N29	Fatty liver being seen increasingly in obese patients.
N28	High-carb diet linked to diabetic hypertension.
N28	Nabi's nicotine vaccine shows promise in helping smokers quit.
N24	Osteoporosis associated with six-fold increase in risk of heart disease.
N23	Sweat is a good indicator that a heart attack may be coming.
N22	Percutaneous laser myocardial revascularization no better than placebo.
N22	AHA: Late-breaking clinical trial abstracts (.pdf)
N21	Roller coaster rides can provoke arrhythmias.
N19	Researchers zero in on possible viral cause of Kawasaki disease.
N17	AHA: CV mortality benefits of diuretics linked to alpha-adducin genotype.
N16	Low-carb diet better than low-fat for improving metabolic syndrome.
N16	Collagen crosslink breaker alagebrium can soften arteries.
N16	AHA: Autologous stem cell infusions show promise in severe CAD.
N16	AHA: Aliskiren (renin inhibitor) adds to anti-HTN effects of irbesartan.
N16	Drinking decaffeinated coffee increases pro-atherosclerotic ApoB levels.
N16	Trichostatin may reduce premature atherosclerosis in lupus patients.
N16	High HDL level is pro-atherosclerotic in lupus patients.
N16	Pioglitazone reduces heart attack rate in type 2 diabetics by 28%.
N16	AHA meeting in Dallas: Wednesday newsletter.
N15	GRK5 involved in arterial restenosis lesions.
N15	AHA Meeting in Dallas: Tuesday daily newsletter (.pdf)
N15	AHA Meeting in Dallas: Monday daily newsletter (.pdf)
N13	AHA Scientific Sessions open in Dallas: Sunday daily newspaper.
N12	Risk-stratified analysis proposed to analyze RCTs to detect harm.
N12	Statins overcome learning disabilities in mice with neurofibromatosis 1.
N10	Fizzy cola consumption associated with HTN in women.
N09	No link between coffee drinking and hypertension in women.
N06	New FDA-supported website lists latest approved drug labels for all meds.
N05	Waist-hip ratio better than BMI to predict CV risk.
N01	Diabetic blacks have less coronary artery disease than diabetic whites.
O28	Botox injections effective in treating stroke spasticity.
O28	Air pollution linked to ischemic stroke risk.
O28	HDL cholesterol involved in immunity against parasites.
O27	Bone marrow stem cells may help heal hearts years after heart attack.
O27	JASN Express: Pravastatin lowers CV death risk in diabetics with CKD.
O26	ASN Renal Week 2005 abstracts now available on-line.
O25	Got high BP? Just zap your PAG - but make sure it's the front part!
O23	JAMA: Increased mortality after bariatric surgery.
O23	JAMA: Article detailing CV risk increase with Pargluva (muraglitazar)
O19	Lancet study questions efficacy of beta-blockers for hypertension.
O18	Role of prolonged bedrest to manage hypertension in pregnancy questioned.
O18	Researchers closing in on Na-K-ATPase inhibitor hormone; role in preeclampsia?
O17	Dopamine receptor gene found to play a role in blood pressure inheritance.
O16	JAMA: Cholesterol levels in U.S. inhabitants continue to drop.
O11	Fatty foods can fight inflammation, induce satiety, via CCK.
O11	Surgical menopause can trigger salt-sensitive hypertension.
O11	Microsvascular changes in the retina linked to strokes, even with normal BP.
O11	Study questions measurement of C-reactive protein to assess cardiovascular risk.
O10	RBC secretion of s-nitrosothiol regulates vascular (esp. pulmonary) tone.
O09	JASN: Glycosylated Hb in non-diabetic CKD pts. increases mortality risk.
O09	Hypertension prevalence 25% or higher in middle-aged Beijing residents.
O09	SEPS 1 gene on chromosome 15 plays key role in inflammation.
O07	Lancet: Pioglitazone lowers risk of heart attacks and strokes in diabetics.
O06	Soy compound, genistein, found to inhibit amyloid plaque formation.
O05	Generic form of amlodipine approved by the FDA
O04	Addition of amiloride to HTN drug regimens helps, esp. in African Americans.
O04	90% of Framingham cohort over 60 years of age now overweight.
S28	Toprol (metoprolol)/Topamax/Tegretrol look-alike names prompt FDA alert letter.
S28	beta-2-adrenergic receptor genetics determines survival after MI.
S26	AHA issues dietary recs for children and adolescents.
S26	Lancet study suggests wider use of statins in higher dosages may be beneficial.
S26	Smoking appears to double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
S26	Lead exposure plus high blood pressure may impair mental ability.
S25	Genes on chromosome 2 linked to resistant hypertension.
S23	Panic disorder may increase risk of coronary artery disease.
S22	NEJM: Efficacy of various strategies to raise HDL cholesterol.
S22	Surprisingly high cancer, heart death rates in 1-4 cig/day smokers.
S20	Novartis oral renin inhibitor aliskiren shows good results in phase III trial.
S17	Fat cells linked to production of CRP via resistin.
S13	Pioglitzaone improves cardiovascular outcomes in diabetics.
S13	Low-dose aspirin might protect against cardiac effects of COX-2 inhibitbors.
S09	MMWR: Cholesterol screening rates increasing, but only modestly.
S06	Eur Soc Cardiol 2005 Congress website
S06	CV outcomes better with amlodipine / perindopril than with atenolol / diuretic.
S06	Calcium scans can predict heart disease in healthy men.
S06	ESC 2005: Fondaparinux safer than enoxaparin, and as effective
S06	Soy protein-rich diet may help prevent fatty liver of diabetes.
S06	Folic acid, B vitamins lower homocysteine, but show no heart protective effects.
S01	JCI: New kidney hormone identified that metabolizes catecholamines.
A29	Coffee is number one source of antioxidants in U.S. diet.
A29	Prompt statin therapy after heart attack cuts mortality risk in half.
A26	Metabolic syndrome doesn't exist, diabetes groups claim.
A24	TFAH releases report on obesity in America - we're all getting fatter.
A24	The American Society of Hypertension ditches AmJH for JCH.
A22	Scios announces recommended use initiative for Natrecor.
A19	Research promising for chocolate lovers.
A19	Jury awards widow 253 million in Vioxx suit against Merck.
A19	Myogen announces phase 2 trial results of darusentan in resistant hypertension.
A17	Bluetooth scanner stroke hope.
A16	Analgesic drug use linked to high blood pressure in women.
A16	After overeating we don't compensate by eating less.
A16	PLEKHA1 gene linked to age-related macular degeneration.
A13	NEJM: Retinoid X receptors - new targets to treat metabolic syndrome.
A11	Following clinical guidelines in elderly can lead to polypharmacy.
A09	Modified form of digitalis finds role as a cancer killing drug.
A09	Salt restriction lower BP and urine protein in Blacks.
A04	Prehypertension triples heart attack risk.
J28	JASN: ADMA strongly predictive of CKD progression
J28	Propanolol may be useful in erasing traumatic memories in PTSD patients.
J25	Cocoa flavonoids: Eat two chocolate bars and call me in the morning.
J25	How estrogen via its alpha receptor may be bad for women's hearts.
J23	TGF beta receptor mutations linked to aortic dissections.
J22	NEJM: Statins had no effect on hard outcomes in diabetic ESRD patients.
J20	JASN early release: Short daily HD lowers LVH by 30%, also CRP.
J19	Annals: If Medicare were to provide ACE-I for free, it would be cost effective.
J19	Natrecor (nesiritide) safety summary (Scios)
J19	ALLHAT suggests that diuretics rule, even in Blacks with metabolic syndrome.
J19	Dark chocolate and blood pressure in the news (watch the oxalate!).
J17	Mutations in NOTCH1 gene linked to aortic valvular disease.
J17	Faulty ENPP1 gene linked to diabetes and obesity.
J15	Ruboxistaurin reduces vision loss in diabetics with macular edema.
J14	NEJM op-ed piece attacks continued use of nesiritide.
J11	Walking on cobblestones reduces blood pressure, improves balance.
J11	Hageman clotting factor linked to atherosclerosis.
J06	Therapeutic robotics offers new benefits for stroke patients.
J06	Expanding definitions of disease: economic consequences
J06	Vitamin E supps do not protect women from heart attack, stroke, or cancer
J04	Implanted stomach stimulator used as an alternative to stomach-stapling surgery.
J30	Gastric bypass surgery lowers CRP by 50%.
J30	CRP receptor in endothelial cells identified.
J30	ALLHAT subanalysis shows diuretics lower CV risk in diabetics as well as ACEI
J29	Consumer reports announces "best buy" calciuim channel blockers.
J29	Singing exercises for throat muscles target snoring, sleep apnea.
J28	Pfizer review claims no link between Viagra use and blindness.
J26	Gene hunters flock to Amish country.
J24	FDA refuses to approve broader use of Abiomed artificial heart.
J24	US FDA approves BiDil for African Americans with CHF.
J23	AHA: Public access defibrillator study doubles survivals: Policy statements.
J22	Initial FDA review of Abiomed artificial heart is mixed.
J17	FDA advisory panel recommends approval of BiDil for CHF in Blacks.
J17	High levels of ADMA associated with renal disease progression in CKD.
J17	John Laragh raises concern about MD conflicts of interest at the Am Soc HTN.
J17	Study sheds light on why diabetes drugs (thiazolidinediones) cause edema.
J16	BMJ: Should everyone over 50 be taking a daily aspirin?
J14	FDA examines application of BiDil (two vasodilators) to treat CHF in Blacks.
J14	Viagra effective in treating pulmonary arterial HTN in kids.
J13	Highlights from Am Soc Hypertens Meeting (via the ESH)
J13	Compression stockings markedly cut risk of DVT on airplane flights.
J07	Plasma BNP distinguishes restrictive myopathy from constrictive pericarditis
J07	Low vitamin B12 levels common, associated with high homocysteine levels.
J05	Gene therapy reverses pulmonary hypertension
J04	JASN Express: Crit-line blood volume monitoring fails to reduce hospitalizations
J04	CDC defends its position about obesity and increased mortality risk.
M31	Off-pump, on-pump cardiac bypass methods give comparable results.
M27	Adverse impact of second-hand smoke stronger than previously believed.
M25	Atherosclerosis linked to inefficient mitochondria in vascular endothelial cells
M24	Crestor (rosuvastatin) associated with higher adverse event risk.
M24	Higher milk intake associated with lower CV, stroke risk.
M21	Am Soc Hypertension writing group comes up with new definition of hypertension.
M20	American Society of HTN 2005 meeting abstracts
M19	Am J Nephrol: Carnitine therapy associated with decreased hospitalizations
M18	NEJM: Cystatin levels predict mortality better than Scr in the elderly..
M18	Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis Vasc Biology abstracts, 2005 (pdf)
M18	ASH: New onset diabetes 23% higher with amlodipine vs. valsartan.
M12	Animal studies suggest thyroid hormone may help failing hearts.
M12	Active vaccine prevents prion disease from developing in mice.
M10	Am Soc Hypertension focuses on Hispanic hypertension.
M10	Threefold increase in sudden cardiac death from certain non-cardiac drugs.
M09	Pioglitazone reduces carotid artery thickness in diabetics.
M07	Immune gene with 20% prevalence linked to CAD, rheumatism, and MS.
M06	Madison and Montreal researchers study genetics of HTN in French Canadians.
M06	Pegaptanib shows promising results in treating diabetic macular edema.
M05	Overexpressing catalase in mice mitochondria extends lifespan by 20%.
M03	Consumer Reports website suggest Best Buys for ACE inhibitors.
M03	Schelling paper that is the basis for the dipstick protein-SC calculator
M03	Schelling-Case Western dipstick proteinuria/specific gravity calculator.
M02	Is it raining nanobacteria and if so, is this an important health problem?
M02	FGF-21 finds itself as a new therapy for type 2 diabetes.
M02	Transcendental meditation may expand lifespan in 18 year randomized trial.
A29	ACAT2 cholesterol transforming enzyme a key player in atherosclerosis.
A28	Potassium channel gene linked to how much sleep different persons need.
A27	Combo Vytorin (ezetimibe + simvastatin) lower CHO better than atorvastatin alone
A21	Could an adenovirus be responsible for recent epidemic of obesity?
A21	My.pyramid.gov - new U.S. government website with dietary guidelines
A21	Studies in mice tie sleep disturbances to metabolic syndrome.
A20	Obesity death risk overstated; modestly obese have higher survival rate.
A20	Nesiritide associated with an increased death rate in CHF patients.
A18	Melbourne researchers develop safer and more effective "aspirin".
A17	Exercise has trivial effect, and only on DBP, in older adults.
A14	Heart ring fixes two problems at once.
A13	Heart valve ring reverses damage from congestive heart failure, easing symptoms
A11	New gene found in 20% of people may be behind CV-inflammatory syndrome.
A08	New kidney protein 'renalase' - regulates heart contraction and blood pressure
A08	Liver may be source of 'good' cholesterol
A07	Excimer laser angioplasty used to reduce renal artery stent restenosis.
A06	Table of contents for new K/DOQI cardiovascular guidelines
A06	NKF guidelines relating to cardiovascular disease published.
A06	JAMA: ALLHAT results suggest diuretics best for both Whites and Blacks with HTN.
A06	Kidney transplant can markedly improve patients with severe heart failure.
A04	Viagra benefits hypertensive pregnant mother and fetus in animal study
A04	Cholesterol lowering drugs may lower IC calcium and inhibit proliferation.
A03	Garlic ingredient allicin protects against pulmonary HTN in rats.
A03	Cranberry juice improves blood vessel relaxation.
A02	Subintimal angioplasty offers new hope for peripheral vascular disease pts.
A01	Best buy recommends best value beta-blockers.
A01	Implanted medical device aims to lower blood pressure.
M31	NEJM: Higher dose aspirin better than warfarin in secondary stroke prevention.
M29	Uric acid not a good predictor of coronary disease in meta-analysis.
M29	Production of inflammatory mediators by fat cells linked to metabolic syndrome.
M29	Study in rats shows that acupuncture can markedly lower blood pressure.
M21	Nesiritide associated with risk of reduced kidney function in CHF patients.
M14	Finland gene mapping project identifies 300 new hypertension genes.
M11	Impedance cardiac output utility to guide HTN treatment featured.
M11	CCB/ACEI better than BB/diuretic for HTN in terms of hard outcomes.
M10	Clopidogrel after acute MI shown to increase survival.
M07	Urine mediators help diagnose pre-eclampsia.
M07	Laughter may cause endothelium-mediated vasodilatation.
M07	TIA symptoms may portend impending stroke.
M07	Low-dose aspirin shows only mild benefit in preventing strokes in women.
M07	Hyponatremia a marker of poor outcome in heart failure
M05	Pfizer working on new drug that raises HDL cholesterol.
M02	FDA posts warning: Reduce starting dose of Crestor in Asians.
F24	Consumer group sues FDA demanding that salt in foods be regulated.
F22	Probably trigger of diabetic kidney disease uncovered (CD36)
F15	MMWR: Blacks and Hispanics less aware of high cholesterol problems.
F15	COX-2 inhibitors associated with blood pressure elevation.
F14	Hypertension awareness among Hispanics found to be critically low.
F11	Bad news can really break hearts
F09	Hypertension in African Americans linked to two genomic regions
F06	Stopping aspirin therapy associated with markedly increased stroke risk.
F03	Air pollution exposure linked to atherosclerosis.
F03	Fidgeting important to help avoid obesity.
F03	Microdosing used to study pharmacokinetics of new renin inhibitors.
F02	Blood pressure soars on Mondays.
F01	Statin use associated with 30% lower mortality in dialysis patients.
F01	More heart attacks occur on Mondays in non-dialysis patients.
J25	In retrospect, Vioxx may have caused many heart disease deaths.
J20	NEJM: Aspirin/esomeprazole better than clopidogrel for CV risk prevention.
J20	New SARS-like coronavirus linked to Takayasu's disease.
J18	New research shows that all COX-2 inhibitors may have CV health risks.
J18	U.S. launches diabetes campaign aimed at seniors.
J18	Large doses of folate may stave off high blood pressure.
J18	California researchers discover new fat gene.
J17	FDA requires handout be given to patients receiving amiodarone.
J16	Pediatricians now recommend that BP screening start at age 3.
J15	FDA panel rejects OTC sale of statin drug made by Merck
J15	MMWR: Latest prevalence data for HTN by race in the United States.
J14	One third of world population expected to have HTN by 2025.
J13	Study shows how angiotensin II can lead to muscle wasting and CHF.
J11	Insufficient sleep linked to obesity.
J11	Death in patient taking Crestor who had rhabdomyolysis.
J10	New generation of video games/muscle trainers may fight obesity.
J06	NEJM: LDL cholesterol and CRP each strong, independent, predictors of CV risk.
J05	BMC: Middle-aged Germans, not Blacks, have highest incidence of HTN (.pdf)
J05	JAMA: RCT of various weight loss diets shows that no one diet is clearly better.
J05	JAMA: Low urinary placental growth factor in women with pre-eclampsia.
J04	Benefits of diuretics in the elderly outweigh the risks.
D31	Fast food intake linked to obesity, insulin resistance.
D30	Heart failure patients treated with insulin have increased mortality
D28	India spice curcurmin more effective against Alzheimer's than any meds.
D28	JAMA: Editorial on arthritis medicines and CV risk
D28	AHA: Top 10 advances against CV disease for 2004.
D28	Chocolate: A boon for libido and for the heart.
D28	NIH, JDRF, CDC announce new genetic data bank for diabetic kidney disease.
D22	Aspirin underused by people with diabetes.
D22	Exercise before a fatty meal may curb bad effects on vasculature, triglycerides.
D22	FDA statement regarding CV risks related to naproxen.
D22	New AHA guidelines emphasize home monitoring of BP.
D22	LDL vaccination reduces amount of coronary artery plaque.
D21	Naproxen linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke.
D17	Polymeals containing super-healthy nutrients, might extend life.
D16	NEJM: Infection (bronchitis, cystitis) increases heart attack risk fivefold.
D14	Thiamine supplementation lowers CV risk in diabetics.
D14	Anti-HTN drug combo that included a CCB showed higher death risk in women.
D14	MIT scientists get working heart tissue from cultured myocytes.
D13	European salt producers fight back against low-salt trend with website.
D08	Amlodipine/perindopril vs. HDCN/atenolol (ASCOT) trial halted early
D07	Penn study shows differences in mortality between Vioxx and Celebrex
D07	Lack of sleep may make you fat via ghrelin and leptin.
D05	Vascular effects of selective COX-2 inhibitors (.pdf)
D05	Risk of obesity-related deaths in the U.S may have been overstated.
D02	Milk protein may reduce high blood pressure.
D02	High body fat may impair natriuresis in African Americans.
D02	Exercise training does not work for everyone.
D01	Gene transfer shows AT type 2 receptors protect against LVH.
D01	Drinking tap water could be beneficial to patients with low blood pressure.
N29	Panama's heart-healthy Kuna Indians suggest that chocolate may be a health food
N26	More muscle means better regulation of blood pressure
N26	New findings link IL-10 to atherosclerosis, identify intermediary molecule.
N18	Don't like wine? Try Concord grape juice to lower inflammatory markers.
N18	NEJM: Ultrasound plus tPA helps dissolve stroke-causing clots
N18	Cox-2 inhibitors may work against estrogen and promote hardening of arteries
N14	Was Atkins right all along? Higher fat diets lower CV risk in elderly women.
N13	Exercise may protect the heart by stimulating VEGF
N11	N EJM: No CV benefit of ACE-I in patients with stable CAD
N11	NEJM: Isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine in heart failure works in Blacks
N11	Acetaminophen-pretreated dogs show astounding reductions in heart infarct size
N10	Pfizer COX-2 inhibitor also doubles risk of heart complications
N09	Hydralazine plus isosorbide dinitrate markedly benefit Blacks with heart failure
N09	Walnut and flaxseed oil lowers inflammatory markers
N09	Progress with tissue-engineered blood vessels for coronary bypass
N09	ACE inhibitors of little benefit for patients with stable heart failure
N09	DHEA may reduce abdominal fat in the elderly and improve insulin sensitivity
N07	Elastic wrap for the heart give 75% improvement in severe heart failure
N07	AHA: Heart disease slidesets
N07	Genetic testing can identify ischemic vs. nonischemic heart failure
N07	Air pollution may cause and speed up heart disease
N05	Outcome benefits of atenolol questioned
O31	ASN: Coronary angiography or bypass underutilized in dialysis patients
O30	The amyloidogenic role of apolipoprotein E in Alzheimer disease clarified
O29	New theory links low NAD/NADH ratio to diabetic organ damage
O28	Salt retention gene CYP3A5 polymorphisms vary with distance from equator
O26	KDIGO.org website now up for international kidney disease guidelines
O26	Immunization retards plaque growth in animal model of Alzheimer's disease
O26	Transthyrethrin protects mouse brains against experimental Alzheimer's disease
O24	AHA African American media kit (patient guidesheets) (.pdf)
O24	FDA approves Syncardia temporary artificial heart
O21	Mitochondrial mutation linked to high blood pressure
O19	Minimally invasive surgery highly successful in reversing atrial fibrillation
O19	CD36 gene polymorphisms tied to heart disease in diabetics
O18	European Soc Cardiol guidelines for prevention of CV disease
O18	Kaiser Permanente adult diabetes management guidelines
O18	KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for treating hypertension in CKD
O16	Ephedrine linked to sudden death in a coronary compromised dog model
O16	MMWR: Focus on health disparities, diabetes in Hispanics (.pdf)
O15	Eur Soc Hypertension guidelines for treating arterial hypertension
O13	Statins reduce brain amyloid plaques in an Alzheimer's disease animal model
O11	High folate intake associated with lower blood pressure in women
O11	Insulin resistance in teens raises BP risk as adults
O11	Obesity in children, adolescents is focus of new IOM report
O06	JAMA: Hormone replacement therapy doubles blood clot risk
O06	Many benefits of exercise may be mediated by interleukin-6
O05	Pyridostigmine effective in combatting orthostatic hypotension
O04	External counterpulsation trousers used to treat refractory angina
O03	Serum CRP and other inflammatory markers higher in coffee drinkers
S30	Carp heart doesn't need oxygen; fish converts its lactic acid to ethanol
S24	NCQA reports that half of patients get bad care, esp. HTN management is poor
S24	Even mild kidney disease raises risk of heart disease and death
S15	Beta-blocker use associated with lower risk of bone fractures
S13	Clonidine may act partly via imidazoline receptors in the brain
S12	Chronic hyperphosphatemia elevates fibroblast growth factor levels
S08	In women, fitness level, better than obesity, predicts cardiovascular risk
S06	Heart disease incidence related to gene mutation controlling vascular EC matrix
S01	Farm-raised salmon fed vegetable oil don't cardioprotect
A30	High incidence (7%) of subclavian stenosis can confound BP measurement
A24	Prevalence of high blood pressure in US markedly increased
A23	Activation of leukotriene pathway increases aortic aneurysm formation in mice
A18	Snake venom reveals undesirable partial agonism of integrin receptor blockers
A14	Mutant gene discovered that affects dietary cholesterol absorption
A09	Doctors warned on single high blood pressure reading
J31	Angiotensin (1-7) peptide appears to inhibit growth of lung cancer
J30	Financial breaks speed adoption of cardiovascular health guidelines
J29	Trial testing isosorbide dinitrate + hydralazine in Blacks with CHF halted
J26	Drinking tea associated with lower blood pressure
J21	Eating oily fish reduced risk of atrial fibrillation by 1/3
J16	Medicare to cover some obesity treatments
J13	Governments drafting laws, policies, to tackle obesity
J12	Updated NCEP Panel III Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines
J12	NCEP updated cholesterol guidelines for adults; lower levels targeted
J07	Aspirin of no benefit, and of potential harm, in heart failure
J05	Ginseng lowers warfarin potency for anti-coagulation
J30	Antioxidant controversy: Scientists seek measurement standards
J30	Passive smoking risk greater than previously thought
J28	Liposorbtion growing as a means of treating very high cholesterol levels
J25	New virtual reality system may aid in stroke recovery
J25	Computer-aided brain retraining increases field of vision in stroke victims
J25	New form of physical therapy restores arm function after stroke
J25	Almost half of stroke patients may be aspirin resistant
J09	Slightly elevated levels of lead, cadmium linked to peripheral arterial disease
M29	L-arginine plus exercise may have synergistic effect on CAD (in mice)
M24	US issues updated guidelines for treating hypertension in kids
M21	FDA approves troponin T test to help dx acute coronary syndrome
M19	Are "vasculotoxic" nanobacteria alive?
M16	New approaches to treating atrial fibrillation presented at conference
M06	Self-contained Abiocor heart implanted in Louisville, KY
M06	New inflammation-related gene linked to heart attacks
M04	Could vitamins increase levels of bad cholesterol?
M04	Coffee intake may increase HTN risk in minority adolescents
A19	Strict diet has dramatic effect on reducting heart disease
A14	Having a close friend can reduce the risk of heart disease
A09	Anticytokine therapy fails to help patients with chronic heart failure
A09	New calcium channel drug stops sudden cardiac death in animals
A08	NEJM: New class of drug successfully increases HDL cholesterol levels
A04	Calcium-activated K-channel mutation linked to severe diastolic hypertension
A04	Novel MRI technique provides clear images of blood flow
M31	NEJM: Icelandic study shows that CRP has only moderate predictive value for CAD
M29	Carbenoxolone may have beneficial effects on memory
M24	Activity of calcium-handling gene linked to cardiac arrhythmias
M17	Blood test may detect strokes with high sensitivity
M17	BHS-IV guidelines for hypertension management : summary
M17	British Hypertension Society publishes its guidelines
M15	Canola oil-fed cows produce milk with healthier fat profile
M12	Musical biometric feedback helps in stress management
M11	Aspirin resistance - more than just a laboratory curiosity? (pdf)
M11	Estradiol-eluting coronary stents show promising, early results (pdf)
M11	ACC 2004 conference daily news summaries
M11	Urocortins act on heart, may benefit congestive heart failure
M09	Forgetfulness tops list of reason for non-compliance with cardioprotective meds
M09	Pepine and Laura Bush on women and heart disease (ACC 2004 Ann Mtg)
M08	Cholesterol reduction: the lower, the better
M07	Folate fortification of flour may have resulted in marked fall in CV disease
M02	NIH stops estrogen-alone study because of increased stroke risk
F21	FDA approves implantable defibrillators with internet monitoring system
F21	Plant sterols added to food effective in lowering cholesterol
F17	Cheap four-drug combo lowers mortality risk by 90% post MI
F11	Institute of Medicine recommends 1.5 g/day sodium for all, even less for elderly
F09	Iceland genome project finds new gene linked to heart attacks
F09	New guidelines to prevent heart disease and stroke in women
F09	Eating mercury-contaminated fish while pregnant can cause child brain damage
F05	Bat saliva drug offers promise in treating acute stroke
F01	Moderate-fat diet results in better lipid profiles than low-fat diet
J31	Modified vitamin E molecule increases antioxidant activity 100-fold
J31	Scientists eye pills to unclog arteries
J27	Placental growth factor - a new biomarker of atherosclerotic plaque instability
J27	C-reactive protein linked to buildup of fatty plaque in arteries
J27	Statins, ACE-inhibitors, improve outcomes in patients after leg bypass surgery
J20	Melatonin may affect nocturnal blood pressure
J16	Coronary artery calcium scores useful in intermediate risk patients
J16	Italian pharma company to provide red wine ingredients in a pill
J12	Walking 1.5 miles per day can help prevent weight gain
J09	Long QT syndrome mutations may be much more common than previously thought
J08	High salt intake linked to stomach cancer risk in Japan
D31	Novel estrogen-like compound may obviate estrogen risks
D31	NEJM: 5-lipoxygenase gene tied to atherosclerosis
D18	JNC 7 Full text (.PDF format)
D16	New information links obesity and inflammation
D06	DHEA may increase number of plaque-forming foam cells, upping CV risk
D04	Can statins cause amnesia?
D01	RSNA meeting: New standards proposed for coronary artery calcium screening
D01	Apheresis for hypercholesterolemia in the news in the UK
N29	Keryx announces sulodexide open access research collaboration with U. Mich.
N28	Cleveland Clinic researchers identify heart attack gene
N25	Qualitative HDL cholesterol test (pro- or anti-inflammatory) predicts CV risk
N20	T-type calcium channels involved in coronary relaxation
N13	AHA: Cholesterol - how low should you go?
N13	Guinness beer may reduce risk of blood clotting
N12	AHA Scientific Sessions: Daily Newspaper: Wednesday Nov 12
N11	AHA Scientific Sessions newspaper: Tuesday Nov 11
N11	Tetrahydrobiopterin, an NO co-factor, may be novel anti-hypertensive agent
N11	Apoptosis of endothelial cells linked to heart risk in lupus patients
N10	AHA Meeting Sessions daily newspaper: Monday, Nov 10 (PDF)
N10	AHA Meeting Sessions daily newspaper: Sunday Nov 09 (PDF)
N10	AHA: Vasopressin blocker tolvaptan decreases fluid retention in heart failure
N04	Injected megaHDL cholesterol rapidly improves atherosclerosis in people
O31	Liquid putty used to treat cerebrovascular aneurysms
O30	FDA: Early thrombosis warning of Cordis Cypher coronary stents
O30	NEJM: Ximelagatran as good as warfarin for preventing DVT
O29	Resveratrol red wine antioxidant lowers inflammatory mediators in COPD
O29	Aspirin withdrawal may pose risks to coronary patients
O28	Lowering blood pressure immediately after a stroke can be harmful
O22	Clot retreiving wire holds promise for treating acute stroke
O17	Nitric oxide blocks exocytosis, thereby preventing inflammation
O15	Supersized cholesterol carriers the key to a long life?
O08	Pfizer Inspra (epleronone) wins FDA approval to treat CHF
O02	Stroke risk not related to dietary fat intake in men
S30	Does stress impair pressure-induced natriuresis and thereby cause kidney damage?
S30	Icelander genetic screening identifies stroke-risk gene
S30	Icelanders find that one gene that makes you fat or thin
S26	New cardiac inotropic hormone from coronary endothelium - apelin
S26	Low sodium diet has no adverse effect on blood lipids
S22	Disorder of ciliary transport linked to learning disabilities, obesity
S19	Azithromycin of no help in secondary prevention of coronary events
S18	NEJM: Herpesvirus 8 linked to primary pulmonary hypertension
S18	Hyperkalemia and creatinine increases on ACE-I: What should one do?
S16	Calcium channel blockers affect iron transport into the heart
S16	Cancer drug HDAC (histone deacetylase) halts LVH in lab animals
S15	K/DOQI dyslipidemia guidelines
S14	Do statins have a primary role in prevention? A conservative viewpoint.
S09	Smoking reduces monamine oxidase levels in the kidney and other organs
S09	Saponins in red wine may account for some beneficial CV effects
S04	NEJM: PYY hormone cuts appetite by athird
S03	Chilli pepper receptors responsible for heart attack pain
S02	DNA-repair gene protects some smokers against lung cancer
S02	DNA-repair gene protects some smokers against lung cancer
S01	Intracardiac autologous stem cell injection may eliminate need for heart tx
S01	ESC: Perindopril lowers mortality in post-MI patients
S01	Abstract search page: Eur Soc Cardiol 2003 Meeting
S01	European Society of Cardiology meeting: Highlights and reports
S01	European Society of Cardiology meeting: Highlights and reports
A30	Will handheld ultrasound device supplant the stethoscope?
A28	Health benefits of chocolate: the darker, the better
A27	VA cooperative study on homocysteine in CKD in progress
A26	CAD death reath linked to EBCT coronary artery calcium scores
A24	Resveratrol identified as life extending ingredient in red wine
A23	Three patients with Jarvik 2000 heart pump now at home
A23	Artificial heart muscle being developed at Leeds
A22	Hyperkalemia in CHF patients treated with ACE-I and spironolactone
A21	NEJM: Primary angioplasty better than fibrinolysis, even after transfer
A20	Obesity, depression, tied to CRP levels in men
A19	U.S. approves Viagra rival Levitra from Glaxo, Bayer
A18	New educational video on CV disease for African American women
A16	Study finds new approach to unclogging arteries
A13	Antioxidant vitamins help vasculature in kids with high cholesterol
A10	Endothelin converting enzyme new target for heart disease drugs
A09	US Preventive Services Task Force says to screen all adults for high BP
A05	US Natl Stroke Assoc launches patient education campaign
J31	Tangle enzyme Pin1 protects against Alzheimer disease
J29	Thyroid receptor compound effects weight loss, lowers cholesterol
J28	Push aims to lower hidden salt in food
J27	LOX-1 gene linked to heart attacks, cardiac arrest
J25	Content of addictive form of nicotine, free-base, varies widely among cigarettes
J24	Mandibular advancement splint helps patients with sleep apnea
J23	Ape diet lowers cholesterol as efficiently as do drugs
J21	Clinical chemist association weighs in on routine CRP testing
J21	Tomato-eating reduces heart disease risk by 30%
J20	Study backs do-it-yourself blood pressure checks
J19	FDA approves PLAC test to detect CV risk
J16	Pulmonary vein ablation method improves survival in atrial fibrillation patients
J16	JAMA paper puts troponin T and CRP tests for dialysis patients in the news
J13	MMWR: Cardiomyopathy and pericarditis following civilian smallpox vaccination
J13	Patients demand sirolimus-eluting CYPHER stent by brand name
J09	U.S. hypertension rates rising
J09	FDA approves pravastatin / aspirin combo pill
J05	Singer Barry White dies of hypertension, kidney failure at age 58
J27	COMET trial results show 17% lower mortality with carvedilol vs. metoprolol
J26	Hypothetical benefits of polypill - aspirin, folate, statin, ACE, touted in BMJ
J22	Brits identify genes linked to hypertension on 4 separate chromosomes
J18	HDL may increase half-life of endothelial NO synthase
J18	Genetic locus strongly linked to atrial fibrillation found on chromosome 6
J18	Pfizer unveils new anti-smoking drug
J16	Cardiovascular benefits of vitamin E and carotene questioned
J16	Cardiovascular benefits of moderate exercise challenged
J13	Patient recovers after LVAD bridges failing heart due to viral myocarditis
J13	Eur Soc Hypertension (ESH): New hypertension guidelines on-line
J11	Aspirin as effective as ticlodipine in African American stroke prevention
J10	MRI angiogram identifies stroke-prone carotid plaque
J05	New drug (mirtazapine) very promising in treatment of sleep apnea
J04	Upper arm AV fistula causes steal syndrome in IMA coronary bypass grafts
M29	E2F decoy soaking of veins used for coronary bypass grafts
M28	Physical activity can rapidly reduce dangerous visceral fat
M27	Fish oil CV protection may be mediated by prevention of sudden death
M21	Atkins diet found to be superior in two controlled trials, one in NEJM
M21	Scripps working on a nicotine vaccine
M19	Potential new benefits for statins
M19	EBCT helps in CAD risk assessment of asymptomatic individuals
M19	ASH: One in three home BP monitors give unreliable results
M19	DASH diet may act as diuretic
M16	Coronary artery disease link to second-hand smoking disputed
M15	CV risk of Chlamydia seropositivity increased when CRP is high
M14	JNC 7 now defines hypertension as pressures above 120/80
M14	JNC 7 U.S. hypertension guidelines (full text, JAMA)
M14	Am Soc Hypertens 2003 meeting abstracts available here
M13	Chiropractic treatment of the neck can be a risk factor for stroke
M06	ASN, NKF issue joint comment on ALLHAT results re ACE-I and ARBs
M06	Off-pump coronary bypass grafting leads to better outcomes
M01	Klotho gene linked to aging, atherosclerosis
M01	ASH-2003: Abstracts now available on-line
A26	Vascular Compliance talk CME/CE credits now available
A25	Heart disease in women being emphasized in the media
A25	U.S. FDA approves drug-emitting stent for heart disease
A22	Chlamydia related to age-related macular degeneration risk
A22	Multiple lifestyle changes work to lower blood pressure
A16	Progeria gene identified; yields clues to normal aging
A14	Drinking Concord grape juice lower blood pressure in hypertensive men
A11	Coffee plus alcohol shown to limit stroke-related brain damage in animals
A10	Anti-psychotic drug Risperdal linked to increased stroke risk
A08	Verapamil helps control BP in heart patients; associated with good outcome
A07	Key role of HDL emphasized in study presented at ACC-Chicago
A05	American Stroke Association updates urgent stroke care guidelines
A05	Osteoporosis linked to heart disease in women
A04	Dr. Arthur Guyton dies in car accident
A04	Aortic stiffness related to stroke incidence in hypertensive patients
A03	Epleronone improves CV outcome post MI
A03	Ximelagatran may be safer, more efficacious than warfarin to prevent stroke
A02	ACC: Irbesartan, amlodpine show similar rates of CV events in type 2 DN
A02	ACC: Sirolimus-coated stents show reduced restenosis rates
A01	ACC: Search 2003 Meeting abstracts (Am Coll Cardiol)
A01	ACC: Late breaking clinical trials in cardiology
A01	Damage from low-dose X-rays may be greater than previously thought
M31	Drug-eluting stents appear to be cost-effective
M29	MMWR: Cardiac events following smallpox vaccination. USA 2003
M27	Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation gaining in popularity
M25	African Americans prone to hypertensive retinopathy
M25	Cells from marros may stick to and worsen coronary artery plaques
M20	ALLHAT principals, NHLBI argue over study result interpretation
M19	NEJM: Soluble CD40 ligand and abciximab in acute coronary syndromes
M17	Cardiovascular disease in CKD: Seminars in Dialysis issue
M16	Stopping hepatic lipoprotein secretion in mice stops atherogenesis<