Friday, January 27, 2012

Health News: [heart]


Leesburg Regional Medical Center Physicians Perform Region's First Aortic Valve Replacement via Catheter
PR Newswire Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:14 PM PST
LEESBURG, Fla., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Leesburg Regional's renowned heart surgeons and cardiologists performed two successful Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantations (TAVI).  These are the first and only procedures done to date in Central Florida.  This...

Boss of breast implant firm charged
InterAksyon Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:09 PM PST
A French judge on Friday charged the founder of the breast implant company at the heart of a global health scare with "involuntary injuries", prosecutors said.

Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test
HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:04 PM PST
(HealthDay News) -- A cardiac stress test gives doctors an idea of how your heart functions at rest and when it's under "stress" from activities such as treadmill exercise.

Too Much Fructose Sweetener Tied to Heart Risks in Teens
HealthDay via Yahoo! News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:04 PM PST
FRIDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Teens who consume large amounts of the food and beverage sweetener fructose show evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk in their blood, a new study finds.

TOPS Talks Matters of the Heart
The Gilmer Mirror Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:52 PM PST
MILWAUKEE, WI â€" With American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day in February, consider putting more focus on your heart this month. It’s an opportunity to give loved ones a heart-healthy treat or engage in a heart-smart activity. But matters of the heart aren’t just reserved for this month.

Pa. WWII vet gets long-delayed Purple Heart
Pocono Record Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:33 PM PST
PITTSBURGH (AP) â€" Nearly 70 years after he earned it, Aaron Narvol has his Purple Heart.

United Way mission change cuts funding for older-adults programs
Columbia Missourian Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:11 PM PST
COLUMBIA â€" A major overhaul of the United Way's mission could leave some Columbia agencies scrambling to fund programs for older adults. The Heart of Missouri United Way board of directors voted Wednesday to adopt a new strategy called ‘Community Impact’ which focuses heavily on youth and education. This shift could result in the cutting of funds of local agencies that serve older adults, in ...

Purple Heart Recipient is a Hometown Hero
WBKO Bowling Green Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:10 PM PST
A local military hero is awarded the Purple Heart for his service to his country, and now he is giving back closer to home.

Hiccups Were Patient's Only Heart Attack Symptom
The Huffington Post Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:59 PM PST
Doctors administered muscle relaxers to calm the reflex and dismissed the man. But just two days later he returned with the same complaint. After several tests, physicians discovered the man had actually suffered a small heart attack.

AC Milan midfielder allegedly sidelined by too much sex
GlobalPost Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:33 PM PST
Move over, Ruby the Heart Stealer. Here comes Melissa the Thigh Wrecker. Iva Roze Skoch Without Silvio Berlusconi’s belle du jour “ Ruby the Heart Stealer ” dominating the front pages of local newspapers, it was about time Milan found itself a new resident nymphet. This week, the honors would have to go to the girlfriend of Kevin-Prince Boateng, AC Milan soccer star, who suffered an injury to ...




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