Recent studies have brought the news that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). It is apparent that nephrology care providers must focus more attention and effort on coronary disease issues. Towards that end, RenalWEB will begin providing increased coverage on this important topic.
"Statin Use Should Begin Right After Heart Attack" - Here is the abstract of the JAMA article quoted in the report.
"Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis" - an editorial appearing in Nephron (only an introduction is available on-line.)
"FDA to Allow Vitamin B-Heart Disease Health Claim" - from Reuters Health/Yahoo. (link is no longer available)
March 30, 2001 - The latest cardiovascular news:
"Europeans with heart disease are ignoring advice on leading healthier lives" - Lancet article summarized in the Boston Globe (link is no longer available).
March 19, 2001 - Three general cardiovascular news stories:
"Decisions, Decisions: Which Heart Procedure Is Best?" - article from WebMD. Choose from drugs, angioplasty, and bypass surgery.
"Radioactive Seeds Reduce Need for Repeat Heart Surgery" - article by WebMD. This may be Vice-President Dick Cheney's next treatment choice.
Over the last 20 years, the number of patients dying within the first month after a heart attack has declined by about one-third ---- due largely to the wonder drug ---- aspirin ! - article from Reuters Health/Yahoo (link is no longer available).
March 15, 2001 - CardioDynamics International Corporation announced a pilot program to enhance the cardiac care of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients using BioZ's Impedance Cardiography (ICG) technology .
CardioDynamics is the manufacturer of BioZ� noninvasive digital cardiac function monitoring systems. Here is the BioZ� product description page from the CardioDynamics web site.
March 9, 2001 - Here are more recent reports on cardiovascular issues:
Abstract of Special Feature in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation: "Cardiovascular disease determinants in chronic renal failure: clinical approach and treatment"
Abstract from AJKD: "Cardiac Risk Factors and the Use of Cardioprotective Medications in Patients With Chronic Renal Insufficiency"
Editorial from Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation: "A heart price to pay for anaemia" (web link is no longer available)
Report from Reuters Health/Yahoo: "High-Dose Vitamin E May Protect Arteries" (link is no longer available)
Summary of Lancet article: "Anti-Inflammatory Effect May Explain Alcohol's Cardiovascular Protection"
A story on gene therapy from the BBC: "Heart failure damage reversed"
February 28, 2001 - Here are five recent journal abstracts on cardiovascular health and disease:
Abstract from AJKD Supplement: "The CHORUS (Cerivastatin in Heart Outcomes in Renal Disease: Understanding Survival) Protocol: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial in Patients With ESRD"
Abstract from AJKD Supplement: "Imaging of Cardiovascular Calcifications With Electron Beam Tomography in Hemodialysis Patients"
Abstract from AJKD: "Cardiac Risk Factors and the Use of Cardioprotective Medications in Patients With Chronic Renal Insufficiency"
February 16, 2001 - Here are three more recent cardiovascular health stories:
"A modified dialyzer with vitamin E and antioxidant defense parameters" from Kidney International
"Death Rates From Heart Disease Still High" from WebMD consumer web site
"Little-Known Form Of Heart Failure Common Among Elderly" from the Doctor's Guide to the Internet
February 8, 2001 - Here are three recent cardiovascular health stories:
"Anxiety Linked to Blood Vessel Problems" from Yahoo/Reuters Health (link is no longer available)
"Heart bypass operations may lead to long term mental decline" from BBC (link is no longer available)
"Family factor is foremost in foretelling heart disease risk" from nurses.com
January 31, 2001 - Here is the latest cardiovascular health and disease news:
Warning: Dialysis patients should not take aspirin without first consulting with their nephrologist.
"Are lipid values and BMI related to hospitalizations in the hemodialysis population?" - Abstract from the Journal of Renal Nutrition
"Toleration of High Doses of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure" - Abstract from the Archives of Internal Medicine
Summary of "Red Wine May Not Help Your Heart" (link is no longer available)
Drug Decreases Blood Vessel Stiffness In Older Primates - Press release from National Institutes of Health
January 16, 2001 - The latest articles about cardiovascular health and disease:
Immune Proteins May Improve Heart Failure (link is no longer available)
Exercise Reduces Heart Disease Risk Among Diabetics (link is no longer available)
Use of Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Often Does Not Meet Guidelines (link is no longer available)
Good Cholesterol May Explain Why Some Live to 100 (link is no longer available)
December 12, 2000 - Several new articles:
"Risks of Morbidity and Mortality in Dialysis Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery" - abstract from the Circulation AHA journal
