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Middle-aged women experience more stress but have lower blood pressureThe study is part of the Prospective Population Study of Women in Gothenburg, Sweden. This study was initiated at the end of the 1960s, when 1462 middle-aged women were examined, and interviewed about their lifestyle and other matters. 5 Jun 2009 14:11 Trial tests potential new angina treatmentAs part of a multi-centre clinical trial, UC San Diego Medical Centre is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a potential new way to treat angina - by injecting a protein that stimulates the growth of new oxygen-rich blood vessels directly into the heart. Angina is a debilitating form of chest pain caused by coronary artery disease that affects more than nine million Americans and many millions elsewhere around the world. 21 May 2009 07:24 CT angiography outperforms stress testing in diagnosing coronary artey diseaseA study published in the American Journal of Cardiology comparing stress testing and 64-multislice coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) shows that the latter has better diagnostic ability for obstructive heart disease. 4 May 2009 12:49 Telemonitoring changes the working practice of cardiac nursesThe 9th Annual Spring Meeting of the European Society of Cardiology Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP), organised in cooperation with the Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association (INCA), is being held at the Royal Dublin Society, Dublin, Ireland, on 24-25 April. 9 Apr 2009 08:34 Cardiovascular Journal of Africa turns 20
Big men more susceptible to atrial fibrillationOlder men who were big during their 20s face an increased risk of suffering from atrial fibrillation, or abnormal heart rhythm. New research from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, reveals that height and weight are both factors. 6 Apr 2009 06:34 Simple, non-invasive finger sensor test predicts major cardiac eventsResults of a Mayo Clinic study show that a simple, non-invasive finger sensor test is "highly predictive" of a major cardiac event, such as a heart attack or stroke, for people who are considered at low or moderate risk, according to researchers. 27 Mar 2009 06:42 A fat neck may indicate a high risk of heart diseaseMeasuring the thickness of a person's neck may provide as many clues to their risk of developing heart problems as measuring their waist, a study says. 13 Mar 2009 10:44 FDA approves first ablation catheters for the treatment of atrial fibrillationThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first ablation catheters for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contractions of the upper heart chambers), one of the most common types of arrhythmias - or abnormal heart rhythms - affecting more than two million Americans. 10 Feb 2009 07:37 Landmark study identifies heart rate as a new risk factor for heart attacksWhen your heart beats faster it's not always a good thing. 30 Jan 2009 11:13 New scan shows bleeding inside heart after heart attackImages that for the first time show bleeding inside the heart after people have suffered a heart attack have been captured by scientists, in a new study published today in the journal Radiology. 29 Jan 2009 11:02 First study showing how protein fine-tunes the heartDr Andrew Whitten, Dr Cy Jeffries and Professor Jill Trewhella, from the School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, University of Sydney, with Samantha Harris, from the University of California, USA, have the first data showing how a protein in heart muscle cells works to maintain regular heart function. 28 Nov 2008 08:07 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content Racial differences in incident heart failure in young adults 24 Mar 2009 08:10 Information sheets for patients with acute chest pain 23 Mar 2009 10:22 PCI versus CABG for severe coronary artery disease 5 Mar 2009 14:36 Risks associated with concomitant use of clopidogrel and PPIs 5 Mar 2009 14:24 Excessive daytime sleepiness in the elderly a red flag for cardiovascular disease 1 Mar 2009 15:59 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather  Other industry news
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According to the Walter Sisulu Paediatric Cardiac Centre for Africa (WSPCCA,) at the Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, one out of every 100 children born in the world has a congenital heart defect. In Africa, 99% of these children die due to lack of treatment. Ironically, given financial resources, 95% of these babies could be saved. Creative agency Red Nail has come to the party by creating a pro bono, multi-media campaign to create a call to action for donations to the WSPCCA, enabling them to diagnose, treat and perform life saving interventions, it was announced on Monday, 15 June 2009. 
The Cardiovascular Journal of Africa (CVJA), the peer-reviewed, indexed cardiology journal, celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. CVJA is circulated throughout the continent and is an official journal of the Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR). 
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