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One out of three adults would sooner face a shorter life span than take a daily pill to prevent cardiovascular disease

One in Three Prefer Earlier Death to Daily Pill

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One of three survey respondents rejected the idea even if it meant a shorter life
Patients with peripheral arterial disease who face amputation of a foot or leg can have their limb saved by minimally invasive surgery to improve blood flow

ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations

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Saving limbs saves lives and costs less than amputation for peripheral arterial disease
A little jogging is good for your health

A Little Jogging Goes a Long Way

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Just an hour or two a week confers life-extension benefits, researcher contends

January 2015 Briefing – Cardiology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet is tied to decreased left ventricular mass

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Left Ventricular Mass

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Reduction in mass may confer diet's protective cardiovascular effect
Patient engagement initiatives can decrease costs without sacrificing quality care

Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes

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Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Taking spironolactone alongside the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can cause blood potassium to rise to potentially life-threatening levels

Spironolactone + TMP-SMX May Up Risk of Sudden Death

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Doctors urged not to prescribe spironolactone with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Some people who develop recurring kidney stones may also have high levels of calcium deposits in their blood vessels

Recurrent Kidney Stones Linked to Arterial Calcium Deposits

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Patients might need closer monitoring for further signs of pending cardiovascular issues
Red Bull consumption combined with mental stress correlates with increased blood pressure and heart rate

Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress

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Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
Implementation of a national screening program in the Netherlands increased the prenatal detection rate of congenital heart disease

National Prenatal Screening Program Increased CHD Detection

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Increase in prenatal detection rate to 59.7 percent, and 44.2 percent for isolated CHD