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Depression and Symptoms of Depression Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping Appetite and/or weight changes Thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts Restlessness, irritability If five or more of these symptoms are present every day for at least two weeks and interfere with routine daily activities such as work, self-care, and childcare or social life, seek an evaluation for depression. For more information about depression and research on mental disorders, contact: National ...

Coronary Heart Disease Guidance for implementing the preventive aspects of the National Service Framework Page 2 The Health Development Agency The Health Development Agency (HDA) is a special health authority with a remit to improve the health of people in England and in particular, to reduce inequalities in health. It achieves this by: • Working with key statutory and non-statutory organisations at national, regional and local level • Finding out what works and maintaining this evidence base • Turning the evidence into action by building up the skills and capacity of those working to improve the public’s health • Advising on the setting of standards for public health planning and practice. Page 3 Contents iii INTRODUCTION Methods used to develop the guidance 1 Focusing ...

Wake Forest University School of Medicine Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education Fact Sheet Women and Heart Disease Coronary heart disease is a disease of the blood vessels of the heart . It can lead to a heart attack. It is the number one cause of death in American women. How can I help protect myself from heart disease ? Don't smoke, and try not to be around people who smoke. Eat healthy foods that are high in fiber, like whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid high fat foods. Use the food pyramid at http://www.mypyramid.gov/ , as a guide to a balanced, healthy diet. Lower your stress. Keep a normal weight. A woman whose body is shaped like an apple (where weight is carried around the middle of the body) has a higher chance of getting heart disease than a woman whose body is shaped like a pear (where weight ...

Kentucky Heart Disease Fact Sheet December 2003 HEART DISEASE IS DEADLY IN KENTUCKY: Diseases of the heart accounted for 29.9% (11,756) of all deaths in Kentucky in 2001. Stroke accounted for 6.4% (2,512) of all deaths in Kentucky in 2001. The crude rate for heart disease was 289.2 per 100,000 in 2001, down slightly from 299.0 in 2000. In Kentucky, Blacks experienced the highest heart disease death rate and stroke death rate in 2001. Counties with the highest heart disease death rates were found primarily in the southeastern region of the state in 2001. Kentucky Mortality Rates Heart Disease 2001 *Crude Rate Heart Disease 2001 **Age- Adjusted Rate Stroke 2001 Crude Rate Stroke 2001 Age- Adjusted Rate ...

For Immediate Release 09/23/2005 Scientists Breed Special Rats to Learn More about Hypertension, Heart Disease and Estrogen WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have created a better research rat – the first to enable them to study how declining estrogen after menopause can affect hypertension, heart failure and kidney damage. “By changing a single gene that is involved in hypertension, varying effects were revealed that we never expected,” said Mark Chappell, Ph.D., senior researcher in the Hypertension and Vascular Disease Center. “These rats will allow us to study salt-sensitivity in hypertension as well as explore how estrogen depletion affects several body systems. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. We’re just starting to discover what this animal model can teach us.” Chappell and colleagues are presenting three reports on their research this week at ...

Providing access to the latest information on health-related funding opportunities Coronary Heart Disease 20 July 2006 Page 2 Each issue contains the following information for each funding body: • The contact name and phone number of the charity or funding organisation. • The aim of the organisation with reference to research funding. • The name of the award or calls for funding. • The contact details for the individual award, if it is different from the main contact details of the organisation. • The amount of funding available. • Specific aims of the individual grant • Any restriction(s) which apply to the grant. The details shown in this special edition is a sub-set of the information contained in the main RDFunding database, which can be viewed from the website www.rdfunding.org.uk. RDInfo (www.rdinfo.org.uk) is responsible for a trio of information services ...

Media release by Medi-Clinic Heart disease : how do you measure up? Did you know that you may be more likely to develop heart disease if you tend to store fat around the stomach, more than those who carry fat around their buttocks and thighs? According to Dr Len Steingo, president of the SA Heart Association, it is well established that being overweight greatly increases your risk to develop heart disease . “In South Africa there is a 39% incidence of obesity, rating number three in the world,” Dr Steingo says. “Weight and body mass index (BMI) are no longer the most effective predictors of heart disease . Waist circumference, a simple measure of abdominal obesity, has been found to be a significant predictor of risk for the development of cardiovascular disease ,” he explains. This is known as the Cardio-metabolic syndrome. This is associated with obesity, raised fats (triglycerides) in the ...

Take this quiz and find out how much you know about women and heart disease , learn what you should be discussing with your health care provider, and take action NOW to prevent heart disease . True or False? 1) I’m too young to be thinking about heart disease . H T H F 2) I only need to be concerned if I have more than one risk factor. H T H F 3) Heart disease is really a man’s disease . H T H F 4) Fatigue, shortness of breath, and nausea H T H F can be signs of a heart attack. 5) All valvular heart disease is caused by birth defects. H T H F How did you do? Turn the card over for the answers ¯ Did You Know? Q More women than men die of heart disease . Q Only 54% of women are aware that heart disease is their leading cause of death. Q When having a heart attack, women wait ...

DRAFT PRESS RELEASE Heart disease – silent assassin DATE: You think because you're only in your 20’s you don't have to worry about the "old folks'" ailments like heart disease . Wrong! You start setting yourself up for heart disease from your late teens, by the lifestyle choices you make. The idea about heart disease being a disease that only occurs in the elderly is one of the myths that make this ailment one of the leading killers in South Africa. (1) If as a young person, you eat too many saturated or trans fats - found in meat, chicken skin, dairy products, fast and processed foods - you could already be encouraging the build-up of plaque in your blood vessels. This plaque narrows the blood vessels, forcing the heart to work extra hard pumping blood. The plaque can rupture, causing blockages in an artery supplying the heart or brain, resulting in a heart attack or stroke, ...

Cholesterol and its drugs (focus on statins) : the reality [ Home ] [ Simple ] [ Français ] [ Good Food ] [ Bad Food ] [ Vitamins + ] [ Books & Links ] [ Email ] [ Diabetes & Weight ] [ Where ] [ Cholesterol ] [ Why ] [ More on Causes ] [ 31 Tips & Info ] [ Index ] Cholesterol and its drugs: info to share with your Dr. and friends. Is low-cholesterol really healthy? Does lowering it extend life? C 27 ·H 45 ·OH - High cholesterol was more likely a ' defense factor ' than a ' risk factor' prior to refined foods. The famed Framingham study found higher levels linked with clear thinking whereas decreasing levels after age 50 predicted more heart disease deaths ! Cholesterol Pills , statins ...

www.sistertosister.org Quick Facts About Heart Disease Why should women be concerned about heart disease ? • Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, claiming one in three women’s lives. • Many women believe that heart disease is a man’s disease , so they fail to perceive it as a serious health threat. • Women’s heart disease symptoms may be different than men’s symptoms, so women often ignore the symptoms that may cause serious health problems. For example, a woman might experience a severe migraine headache or an upset stomach. • Heart disease in women often leads to significant health problems, including heart attacks, stroke, and even death. What are the risk factors for heart disease in women? The major risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, being ...

Health and wellness information to keep you fit, healthy, and active Issue 2,Volume 2, Fall 2006 continued on page 3 so take charge! In this issue 2 | Preventing diabetic blindness 4 | Depression and heart disease 5 | Identifying asthma triggers 5 | Top 7 ways to control cholesterol 6 | Thinking about quitting? We can help Community health education events M-CARE is committed to providing quality health and wellness infor- mation for its members. M-CARE currently provides several free educational presentations in the community in conjunction with local school districts. M-CARE is now developing part- nerships with organizations within the University of Michigan Health System and with its other contracted network health system providers to provide an even greater variety of health information to M-CARE ...

February—March 2006 Those with Diabetes at Higher Risk for Heart Disease There’s one more reason to keep your blood glucose under control—to lower your risk for heart disease ! The risk of heart disease is 10 times higher in people with diabetes. New research has shown that people with diabetes can lower their risk of heart disease by 50 percent by controlling their blood glucose. Blood glucose control can be achieved by frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose, taking prescribed medication, making healthy food choices, and staying physically active. By keeping glucose levels as close to the target range as possible, those with diabetes can lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. Your doctor can tell you if you are keeping your blood glucose under control by a Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test. The HbA1c test reflects a person’s glucose ...

Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Diet and Lifestyle: The Primary Prevention of Heart Disease in Women Many people believe that heart disease affects primarily men; however, it is the 2 nd leading cause of death among Texas women ages 45-74. For women 75 and older, it becomes the leading cause of death. Follow these steps to healthier, happier heart : Æ STOP Smoking Æ Limit alcohol intake Æ Engage in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day Æ Maintain a healthy body weight Æ Consume foods which contain: — cereal fiber (bran flakes or ...

Chronic Disease Chronic diseases and disabling conditions such as heart disease , cancer, diabetes, and arthritis are among the most prevalent, costly, and preventable of all health problems. Chronic diseases develop over an extended period of time, often after prolonged exposure to one or more risk factors that are related to lifestyles and behaviors. Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or control the devastating effects of these diseases . In 2003, five of the top ten causes of death in Florida were chronic diseases . In addition, the leading cause of disability among adults in the U.S. is arthritis, limiting the activities of nearly seven million persons. The department provides a comprehensive statewide approach to address the number one cause of death in Florida, cardiovascular disease . In 2004, 60,623 Florida ...

Home: Nutrition, Health & Heart Disease ; Cause & Prevention [ Home ] [ Simple ] [ Français ] [ Good Food ] [ Bad Food ] [ Vitamins + ] [ Books & Links ] [ Email ] [ Diabetes & Weight ] [ Where ] [ Cholesterol ] [ Why ] [ More on Causes ] [ 31 Tips & Info ] [ Index ] Tips On How To Have A Healthy Heart If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, what would it take to avoid a heart surgeon? Would you believe a good vitamin + mineral supplement and some omega-3 oil (canola-rapeseed, flax, fish) ? Add a diet naturally high in fiber but low in processed food and hydrogenation hardened fat (eat less 'junk') and maintain a good lifestyle ( in this order : 1. don't smoke, 2. control waist size, 3. manage stress well, 4. some exercise), and you will improve your general health, and prevent or help ...

Heart Disease , Stroke and African Americans ©2006, American Heart Association. Heart disease and stroke are major health risks for everyone. But African Americans are at especially high risk. How high? Consider this: • Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 3 killers of blacks. • Heart and blood vessel diseases (cardiovascular diseases ) claim the lives of over 104,000 blacks every year. • These diseases account for 33 percent of all deaths among blacks in the United States. Kidney disease is also a concern for African Americans, because of the higher rates of high blood pressure. This will be discussed in conjunction with blood pressure. About Heart Disease There are different types of heart disease , but the kind you need to worry about most is coronary heart disease . Your heart has arteries that bring blood ...

International Pediatrics /Vol.14/No. 4/1999 225 Silent Anomalies of the Urinary Tract in Children with Congenital Heart Disease Ergün Cil, MD; Özlem Bostan, MD Article From the Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey. Address reprint requests to Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Görükle, 16059 Bursa, Turkey (Dr Cil). Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of urinary tract anomalies (UTA) in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). We studied 295 patients undergoing angiocardiograms for diagnosis of CHD. A cineurogram was obtained in all patients in order to detect unsuspected UTA. We found UTA in 55 of 295 patients (18.6%). Pyelo-chaliceal dilation was found in 25.5%, malrotation in 20%, hydronephrosis in 14.5%, ectopic ...

Familial risk assessment for early-onset coronary heart disease Maren T. Scheuner, MD, MPH 1,2 , William C. Whitworth, MPH 2 , Henraya McGruder, PhD, MS 3 , Paula W. Yoon, ScD, MPH 2 , and Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD 2 Purpose: We examined the performance of a familial risk assessment method that stratifies risk for early-onset coronary heart disease by considering the number of relatives with coronary disease , degree of relationship, lineage, and age at diagnosis. Methods: By using data from the HealthStyles 2003 survey, we assessed the associations between familial risk and early-onset coronary heart disease , diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and obesity. By using area under the curve statistics, we evaluated the discriminatory ability of various risk assessment models. Results: Of 4035 respondents, ...

T H E ear T R U T H F O R W O M E N THE HEART TRUTH FOR WOMEN: IF YOU HAVE HEART DISEASE If you have heart disease , or think you do, it’s vital to take action to protect your heart health. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do. This fact sheet gives you the key steps, including how to survive a heart attack and prevent serious damage to heart muscle. Caring for your heart is worth the effort. Use the infor mation here to start today to take charge of your heart health. WHAT IS HEART DISEASE ? Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease . Usually referred to as simply “ heart disease ,” it is a disorder of the blood vessels of the heart that can lead to a heart attack. A heart attack happens when an artery becomes blocked, preventing ...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ¦ National Institutes of Health ¦ National Heart , Lung, and Blood Institute H E A R T D I S E A S E doesn’ C A R E W H A T Y O U W E A R — I T ’ S T H E # 1 K I L L E R O F W O M E N T H E R E D D R E S S I S T H E N A T I O N A L S Y M B O L F O R W O M E N A N D H E A R T D I S E A S E A W A R E N E S S THE HEART TRUTH: WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE Heart Disease and Women’s Risk Coronary heart disease is the main form of heart disease . It develops over many years and affects the blood vessels of the heart . It can result in heart attack, disability, and death. A heart attack occurs when an artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart . Often called “ heart disease ,” coronary heart disease is one of various cardiovascular diseases , which are ...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES s National Institutes of Health s National Heart , Lung, and Blood Institute H E A R T D I S E A S E d oesn’ C A R E W H A T Y O U W E A R — I T ’ S T H E # 1 K I L L E R O F W O M E N T H E R E D D R E S S I S T H E N A T I O N A L S Y M B O L F O R W O M E N A N D H E A R T D I S E A S E A W A R E N E S S THE HEART TRUTH : WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE Heart Disease and Women’s Risk Coronary heart disease is the main form of heart disease . It develops over many years and affects the blood vessels of the heart . It can result in heart attack, disability, and death. A heart attack occurs when an artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart . Often called “ heart disease ,” coronary heart disease is one of various cardiovascular diseases , which are ...

Women, heart disease and stroke Fact sheet Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes 8.6 million deaths among women annually. It is the largest single cause of mortality among women, accounting for a third of all deaths in women worldwide. 1 . In developing countries, half of all deaths of women over 50 are due to heart disease and stroke. • Stroke accounts for a higher proportion of deaths among women than men (11% vs 8.4%). Among women, nearly 3 million of deaths by stroke occur each year. • Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) affects women approximately 10 years later than men, possibly because of the protective effect of oestrogen prior to the onset of menopause. 2 • Smoking is a major risk factor for CHD and stroke. Among women, the myocardial infarction risk is elevated by 1-7 fold in the case of moderate nicotine abuse ...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES s National Institutes of Health s National Heart , Lung, and Blood Institute H E A R T D I S E A S E d oesn’ C A R E W H A T Y O U W E A R — I T ’ S T H E # 1 K I L L E R O F W O M E N T H E R E D D R E S S I S T H E N A T I O N A L S Y M B O L F O R W O M E N A N D H E A R T D I S E A S E A W A R E N E S S THE RED DRESS: the National Symbol for Women and Heart Disease Awareness The Red Dress: Introduced in 2003 The Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease sponsored by the National Heart , Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Heart Truth first introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness during American Heart Month at New ...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES s National Institutes of Health s National Heart , Lung, and Blood Institute w w w.hear ttruth.gov Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of Latinas: Five Steps to Improve Your Heart Health (NAPS)— Heart disease is the #1 killer of Latinas in the United States. Together with stroke, heart disease accounts for a third of all deaths among Latinas. In addition, Latinas have high rates of some factors that increase the risk of developing heart disease , such as diabetes, overweight and obesity, and physical inactivity. A nationwide campaign— The Heart Truth —is underway to raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of women. The Heart Truth features a Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. This symbol links a woman's focus on her "outer self" to the need to also focus on her ...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES s National Institutes of Health s National Heart , Lung, and Blood Institute w w w.hear ttruth.gov African American Women and Heart Disease : Five Steps to Improve Your Heart Health (NAPS)— Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States. For African American women, the risk for heart disease is especially great. Heart disease is more prevalent among black women than white women—as are some of the factors that increase the risk of developing it, including high blood pressure, overweight and obesity, and diabetes. A nationwide campaign— The Heart Truth —is underway to raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of women. The Heart Truth features a Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. This symbol links a woman's focus on her "outer self" ...

MAINE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE IMPROVES QUALITY OF CARE FOR HEART DISEASE , STROKE & DIABETES Teaching health professionals how heart disease , stroke and diabetes overlap Public Health Problem • Over sixty percent of Maine hospital charges for heart disease and stoke, at least $437 million a year, are paid by Medicare or Medicaid (called MaineCare). • More people with diabetes are hospitalized for heart diseases and stroke than people without diabetes. • Heart disease , stroke and diabetes share many risk factors and people with one of these conditions are often at risk for developing another. • Clinical training is frequently restricted to just one condition, limiting care-givers knowledge and contributing to fragmented and less effective treatment. Program • The Maine Cardiovascular Health Program and the Maine Diabetes Prevention and Control Program ...

THe everGreen sTroKe Team When it comes to stroke, it’s critical that treatment begin as quickly as possible. Clot-busting drugs such as tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) can dissolve blood clots and reduce disability, but they have to be administered within three-to-six hours after the stroke. The stroke team at Evergreen is available 24/7 to provide quick diagnosis in the Emergency Department and begin treatment right away with a full range of drug and surgical interventions. The stroke team consists of an emergency physician, an internal medicine specialist, a neurologist and a radiologist. Sound Heart , the cardiac collaboration between Evergreen and Overlake hospitals, provides complete cardiac care, from diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation programs, in convenient Eastside locations. For more information on Sound Heart , call 425.899.6000 or visit www.soundheart.org. ...

Quality Enhancement Research Initiative Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States for both men and women, with $100 billion in direct and indirect costs. It is also one of the most frequent indications for hospitalization within the VAhealth care sys- tem. However, despite the availability of nationally developed, evidence-based clini- cal guidelines, many patients with IHD are not receiving optimal therapy. Ischemic Heart Disease Quality Enhancement Research Initiative The Ischemic Heart Disease Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (IHD- QUERI) utilizes the QUERI process (see back page) to reduce the gap between guide- line recommended therapies and actual VA practice, thus improving the quality of care and health outcomes of veterans with ischemic heart disease . IHD-QUERI is ...

For more information contact Pearly Harumal Ph 02 9565 6118 or 0405 328 074 Fax 02 9565 6101 www.centenary.org .au DATE 9 August 2006 Local radio stations help heart disease and cancer research This week marks the launch of a major radio campaign to promote awareness and support for heart disease and cancer research at the Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology. Local radio stations 2CS 106.3FM, 2GO 107.7FM, 2LF 1350AM, 2MC 106.7FM and 2WG 1152AM servicing the east coast of NSW will be delivering the message to residents throughout August and September. Centenary is dedicated to the translation of research discoveries into effective treatment strategies for patients, targeting diseases which affect many Australians every year. “ Heart disease is the number one killer in our community,” says Associate Professor Chris Semsarian, Molecular ...