Plastic heart gives dad new life
My Village Stokenewington Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:17 AM PDT
His health had declined over recent years, meaning the only option available to him was a heart transplant. Earlier, he thanked the Papworth staff for making "it possible for me to return home to my family". |
It's winter so let's wrap
Stuff Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:12 AM PDT
Last week proved that winter is truly upon us. New Zealanders need to realise just how much of an impact cold weather has on health. In the winter months the death rate from heart attacks, pneumonia and other illnesses goes up considerably. |
Father tells of artificial heart op
Evening Standard Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:07 AM PDT
A 40-year-old father had said he is looking forward to spending time with his son after becoming the first person in the UK to receive a total artificial heart that will enable him to go home from hospital. |
Detecting Heart Problems In Athletes Proves Difficult
Indiana's NewsCenter Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:03 AM PDT
FORT WAYNE, IN (Indiana's Newscenter) Could more be done to screen high school athletes? While physicals are required, detecting heart problems is a difficult challenge. |
HEALTH: Keeping your heart in shape
The Princeton Packet Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:49 AM PDT
Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer of both women and men in the United States, yet sometimes people donât have the level of awareness they need to realize its significant risks. |
Youth fighting disease becomes pilot for a day
Santa Rosa Press Gazette Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:47 AM PDT
Aviation units at Naval Air Station Whiting field teamed with Sacred Heart Hospital, July 12, to brighten up the day for one local boy. Patton Goetter, 12, doesn’t seem different than any other kid his age. He smiles â€" a lot, laughs, tell... |
Pattaya Mail
Pattaya Mail Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:42 AM PDT
Police officers were called to the Memorial hospital on the 31st of July as a 73 year old Indian tourist named Gunvantlal Ganahi had been pronounced dead on arrival after suffering a heart attack whist visiting Pattaya park. |
Japan veteran Matsuda collapses at training
tribalfootball.com Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:38 AM PDT
World Cup Former Japan international Naoki Matsuda is in a critical condition after collapsing at training today with a suspected heart attack. The 34-year old collapsed on the pitch at Matsumoto Yamaga training and suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest. Matsuda was unconscious as he was rushed to hospital and his condition is believed to be ‘extremely severe’ with Matsumoto president Hiroshi Otsuki ... |
Weakness in aging tied to leaky muscles
PhysOrg Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:23 AM PDT
There is a reason exercise becomes more difficult with age. A report in the August Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, ties the weakness of aging to leaky calcium channels inside muscle cells. But there is some good news: the researchers say a drug already in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of heart failure might plug those leaks. |
NFL Free Agency Rumors: Lofa Tatupu Would Solidify Eagles’ Super Bowl Goal
Bleacher Report Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:14 AM PDT
Already dubbed the ‘Miami Heat’ of the NFL (I’m not sure if that’s truly a good thing), the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to bring in another ‘star’ talent. Though I wouldn’t consider him a star, nor Jason Babin for that matter, Philly is wisely looking to continue bolstering the heart of its defenseâ€"the middle linebacker position with Lofa Tatupu. “Paul Domowitch offers a long look at rookie ... |
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