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Welcome to Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health e-Newsletter.
This complimentary educational service for our patients and their families is published monthly. Please click above to enter our website and learn more about our practice. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.
The column on the right has heart-related stories from the last several weeks which we feel are most important and most likely to be of interest to our patients. Addtional general information and recent news about our office can also be found to the right. The latest news items about heart health are found below.
Dr. Urman Radio Interview this Sunday, September 5
He is scheduled to be featured on the CBS Radio's public affairs show "Open Line" hosted by Scott Mason, LIVE and broadcast on 106.7 KROQ-FM from 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM. It will also simultaneously stream live on the internet at www.kroq.com. Dr. Urman will be answering questions related to heart disease and heart health as well as the work of the American Heart Association.
For more information, go to "In Focus" at the bottom of the column to the right including rebroadcast times.
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| 'Code Blue' emergencies at VA center declined 57 percent in first two years, study shows |
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 Having a rapid response team manage hospital patients whose condition is rapidly deteriorating sharply reduced the rate of cardiac arrests at a U.S. hospital, a new study found.
Researchers looked at a rapid response team, known as the eTeam, create... Read the full article |
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| Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size |
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are thinner than they really are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.
As part of the Harris Interactive... Read the full article |
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| And higher-dose aspirin is no more effective than low dose, researchers say |
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 More isn't necessarily better when prescribing the two drugs commonly used to treat patients who are in danger of having a heart attack, Plavix (clopidogrel) and aspirin, a new study suggests.
Two reports on the data find that high doses of Plavix ... Read the full article |
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| While researchers saw no rise in deaths, some experts wonder if this drug has a future |
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new study is linking the popular weight loss drug Meridia to an increased risk of non-fatal heart attacks and stroke, although taking the drug did not seem to up the risk of death in patients with a history of heart problems.
The finding is stir... Read the full article |
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| Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say |
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 Teens who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to eat a high-fat diet that puts them at risk for obesity and the many health problems connected with it, new research shows.
The study, published in the Sept... Read the full article |
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| Eating more fruits and vegetables, fewer fats can cut your 10-year risk of heart disease, study says
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TUESDAY, Aug. 31 Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats can significantly lower the risk of heart attack for people with mildly elevated blood pressure, Johns Hopkins University researchers say.
The diet they examined -- called the DA... Read the full article |
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| Cancer death rates in 26 trials the same as those taking a placebo, researchers find |
TUESDAY, Aug. 31 There's no evidence that popular cholesterol-lowering statins cause cancer, says a review that challenges earlier research raising concerns that the drugs may be associated with an increase in cancer and cancer-related deaths.
The findings should rea... Read the full article |
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| Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests |
TUESDAY, Aug. 31 The hearts of triathletes adapt to the rigors of training and competition by becoming more efficient, which suggests that combining endurance and resistance training may be the best way to achieve optimal heart health, researchers s... Read the full article |
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| Wider Waist May Raise Risk for Dying Prematurely |
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Study suggests it increases chances of heart trouble, cancer, respiratory disease, independent of weight |
| Just a Little Belly Fat Can Damage Blood Vessels |
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Raises risk for high blood pressure, other heart problems, study finds |
| Modest Visceral Fat Gain Decreases Endothelial (blood vessel lining) Function |
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Gain of 9 lbs in young adults enough to cause this; dysfunction reversible with weight loss |
| Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Genes |
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Those with inherited susceptibility to being overweight urged to get moving |
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| Migraine With Aura Linked to Small Rise in Heart, Stroke Risks |
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Experts say individual risk is low, more research is needed |
| Red Meat May Boost Women's Heart Disease Risk |
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Eating fish, poultry, nuts and low-fat dairy lowers the chances, study shows |
| Adding Fish Oil to Low-Fat/High-Carb Diet May Improve Cholesterol |
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Strategy helped those with cluster of unhealthy heart risk factors, study found |
| Small Amounts of Dark Chocolate May Guard Against Heart Failure |
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Study found Swedish women who ate it a few times a month were protected |
| Health Tip: Eat Lots of Fiber |
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Here are high-fiber food choices |
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Are some essentials missing from your diet?
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| Gene Variants Linked to Abnormal Lipids Identified |
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Researchers find 59 genetic variants significantly associated with lipid traits for the first time |
| Genome Studies Point to Cholesterol-Regulating Genes |
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But researchers caution any possible clinical application is many years away
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| Walking to School Could Ease Classroom Stress |
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In study, kids 'commuting' by feet had better heart rate, blood pressure during test |
| Proper Training for Marathon Run Takes Time, Experts Say |
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Advice includes building up mileage slowly and avoiding overtraining
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| Hostile, Competitive Types May Be Harming Their Hearts |
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Italian study finds personality linked to a thickening of neck artery wall |
| Improved Outcomes Seen With Drug-Eluting Stents |
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Result in lower mortality, less MI and target vessel revascularization than bare-metal stents |
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