Showing posts with label attack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label attack. Show all posts
Friday, February 14, 2014
Bedtime aspirin may reduce risk of morning heart attack
Taking aspirin at bedtime instead of in the morning might reduce acute heart events, according a new study presented at the American Heart Associations Scientific Sessions 2013.
Low-dose daily aspirin is recommended for people at high risk of heart disease and for reducing the risk of recurrent heart events. Aspirin thins the blood and makes it less likely to clot. The tendency for platelet activity to be higher peaks in the morning.
The Aspirin in Reduction of Tension II trial is the first study to explore the timing of aspirin intake among cardiovascular disease patients. In the randomized, open-label study, 290 patients took either 100 mg of aspirin upon waking or at bedtime during two 3-month periods. At the end of each period, blood pressure and platelet activity was measured.
Blood pressure was not reduced; however, bedtime aspirin platelet activity was reduced by 22 units (aspirin reaction units).
"Because higher platelet activity contributes to a higher risk of acute heart events, this simple intervention – switching aspirin intake from morning to bedtime – could be beneficial for the millions of patients with heart disease who take aspirin on a daily basis," said Tobias Bonten, M.D., Ph.D student at the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women are Different
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women are Different | Chest pain is one of the great heart attack symptom is the most popular. But apparently the symptoms were only experienced by men only. Heart attack symptoms in women are different.
In a study of more than one million women aged less than 55 years found that 42 percent of respondents who ever had a heart attack have no symptoms of chest pain. Meanwhile, the group of men, only 30 percent who do not feel chest pain.
In general, the incidence of heart attacks in women are much less than in men. But the heart attack suffered by women younger than 55 years can be fatal. About 14 percent of women die from the disease at that age.
Research conducted by collecting data from 1,000 hospitals, found the typical symptoms of a heart attack in women. Symptoms include discomfort in the chest, pain spreading to the back, abdomen or arms, and feeling dizzy head.
Cathy Ross, cardiac disease nurse from the British Heart Foundation, said the young woman who suffered heart attacks relatively rare. "Heart attacks are not always dramatic, different symptoms in each person. There is a severe chest pain, but there is also a sense of mild pain," he said.
Therefore, patients often choose to defer to the doctor because it is not considered an emergency condition. In fact, according to Ross, the handling is faster it will increase the chances of recovery.
Although the death rate from heart attacks are now increasingly be suppressed, but health workers and patients should be aware that women can also have a heart attack while not feel chest pain.
In a study of more than one million women aged less than 55 years found that 42 percent of respondents who ever had a heart attack have no symptoms of chest pain. Meanwhile, the group of men, only 30 percent who do not feel chest pain.
In general, the incidence of heart attacks in women are much less than in men. But the heart attack suffered by women younger than 55 years can be fatal. About 14 percent of women die from the disease at that age.
Research conducted by collecting data from 1,000 hospitals, found the typical symptoms of a heart attack in women. Symptoms include discomfort in the chest, pain spreading to the back, abdomen or arms, and feeling dizzy head.
Cathy Ross, cardiac disease nurse from the British Heart Foundation, said the young woman who suffered heart attacks relatively rare. "Heart attacks are not always dramatic, different symptoms in each person. There is a severe chest pain, but there is also a sense of mild pain," he said.
Therefore, patients often choose to defer to the doctor because it is not considered an emergency condition. In fact, according to Ross, the handling is faster it will increase the chances of recovery.
Although the death rate from heart attacks are now increasingly be suppressed, but health workers and patients should be aware that women can also have a heart attack while not feel chest pain.
Friday, October 4, 2013
2 Signs of Stroke Attack
2 Signs of Stroke Attack - Stroke is a dangerous disease that can cause death of brain cells. The cause of stroke could be due to a blockage in blood vessels and the presence of a ruptured blood vessel.
Early detection of stroke symptoms is the key to prevent someone falling on a more fatal condition such as paralysis or even death. Therefore, if you have or see one or more signs of a stroke like this, immediately consult a doctor:
People with stroke will usually have a form of mouth "does not mean" alias oblique. Also need to be aware when they (suspected stroke) had difficulty moving the arm or finger control. For example, when lifting both hands, right hand higher than the other.
Language problem is one of the signs of the most common type of stroke. A person who suffered a sudden stroke may experience problems when they talk. In fact, some of which also decreased comprehension. Ask him (suspected stroke) to repeat a simple sentence to you, for example: "I went to the store today." If he has difficulty repeating the words she could be having a stroke.
Early detection of stroke symptoms is the key to prevent someone falling on a more fatal condition such as paralysis or even death. Therefore, if you have or see one or more signs of a stroke like this, immediately consult a doctor:
1. Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg - especially on one side of the body.
People with stroke will usually have a form of mouth "does not mean" alias oblique. Also need to be aware when they (suspected stroke) had difficulty moving the arm or finger control. For example, when lifting both hands, right hand higher than the other.
2. Sudden confusion and trouble speaking.
Language problem is one of the signs of the most common type of stroke. A person who suffered a sudden stroke may experience problems when they talk. In fact, some of which also decreased comprehension. Ask him (suspected stroke) to repeat a simple sentence to you, for example: "I went to the store today." If he has difficulty repeating the words she could be having a stroke.
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