High Triglycerides Tied To Stroke Risk
Higher levels of non-fasting triglycerides are linked to an increased risk of ischemic stroke in men and women, while higher cholesterol only appears to affect men, whose stroke risk rises only when cholesterol levels are above a very high threshold, according to a new study from Denmark…
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High Triglycerides Linked to Stroke (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Elevated nonfasting triglycerides — but not cholesterol levels — were associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, a large Danish study found.
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High cholesterol and blood pressure in middle age tied to early memory problems
Middle-age men and women who have cardiovascular issues, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, may not only be at risk for heart disease, but for an increased risk of developing early cognitive and memory problems as well. That’s according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 63rd Annual Meeting in Honolulu April 9-16, 2011.
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Cholesterol ‘poor stroke marker’
High levels of cholesterol do not predict the risk of stroke in women, according to researchers in Denmark.
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CV Risk Factors Often Uncontrolled in Uninsured
(MedPage Today) — Lack of health insurance doubles the likelihood of going undiagnosed for hypertension or high cholesterol, according to a CDC report.
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Lowering blood pressure in middle-aged women reduces heart disease risk
Middle-aged women worldwide lowering their blood pressure could prevent a substantial amount of cardiovascular disease. High systolic blood pressure is the most powerful predictor of heart disease in these women, followed by high cholesterol and smoking. Diagnosing and treating high blood pressure in midlife could improve their health and quality of life.
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Researchers work to harness power of good cholesterol
They’re still learning just how HDL contributes to heart health, and whether more is always better. When it comes to cholesterol, doctors are sure of two things: High levels of the bad kind increase the risk of heart disease, and lowering those levels reduces the risk. So traditional treatments are aimed at cutting bad cholesterol through diet, exercise and drugs called statins.
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Statins May Raise Stroke Risk In Some: Study
People who have had a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain should avoid taking cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, U.S. researchers said on Monday….
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Statins May Raise Stroke Risk in Some Patients
People who have had a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain should avoid taking cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins
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Added Sugar May Raise Cholesterol in Teensv
All that added sugar in the diets of typical teens could increase their risk for heart disease, a striking new study suggests.
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