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Artificial Heart Program
At the University of Pittsburgh. Comprised of a basic science and engineering program for developmental research and an applied clinical program aimed at treating endstage heart failure.
http://www.upmc.edu/ArtificialHeart/

Extractions: The University of Pittsburgh Artificial Heart Program is comprised of a basic science and engineering program of developmental research and an applied clinical program aimed at treating end-stage heart failure. The engineering and developmental research is housed at the The McGowan Center for Artificial Organ Development located in the Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh while the surgical program is located at UPMC Presbyterian. For more information, select a topic from the list below Mission Statement
HHMI News: Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Cause Of Heart Failure
Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Cause of heart failure, HHMI investigatorsChristine and Jonathan Seidman have shown that abnormalities
http://www.hhmi.org/news/seidman3.html

Extractions: HHMI investigators Christine and Jonathan Seidman have shown that abnormalities in calcium flow in heart muscle cells can cause heart failure. Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have discovered how an inherited disorder triggers heart failure by disrupting the flow of calcium in heart muscle cells. The researchers say that the finding could lead to targeted treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy, a disorder that causes the heart to become enlarged to the point where it can no longer pump blood efficiently. Although the discovery was made during studies of an inherited form of heart failure, the researchers suggest that this molecular defect may help explain other forms of heart failure - an emerging epidemic that affects 4.7 million Americans and costs $17.8 billion annually. In an article published in the February 28, 2003, issue of the journal
Acorn Cardiovascular: Heart Failure, Heart Jacket, Heart Support, Cardiac Suppor
The firm was incorporated in late 1996 and has aggressively developed the Cardiac Support Device (CSD), an investigational device designed to assist in the treatment of NYHA Class III heart failure.
http://www.acorncv.com/

Extractions: If you are not automatically redirected click here The first human implant in April 1999 launched clinical safety studies in Germany and Australia. Promising results from these studies plus extensive pre-clinical testing and scientific discovery paved the way to begin worldwide, multi-center, randomized clinical trials. These trials are designed to confirm the safety and further evaluate the efficacy seen in earlier, non-randomized studies of the CorCap. The randomized trial in the United States began in June of 2000 and expanded to 18 centers in 2001. Nine additional centers will be added in 2002. Over 155 implantations of the CorCap have been performed to-date and over 190 patients have been enrolled in Acorn's safety and randomized clinical studies. Acorn has obtained CE Marking for the CorCap in Europe. In addition, Acorn has achieved ENISO 9000 and EN 4600 Quality System Certification. Acorn is in the process of setting up European distribution to facilitate commercialization of the CorCap. Much progress has been made in the last two decades in understanding and treating the heart failure syndrome, especially in the areas of symptom relief and prevention of disease progression. But as fine as these accomplishments are, multiple studies are indicating that current medical treatments are limited in how far they go in preventing heart failure progression. The Acorn CorCap represents a simple, yet profound, new strategy for treating moderate heart failure.
HHMI News: Genetic Mutation Causes Heart Failure
Genetic Mutation Causes heart failure, Most therapies for heart failuremake the heart work harder to compensate for its inefficiency.
http://www.hhmi.org/news/keating2.html

Extractions: Hughes investigator Mark Keating says that his team's research suggests that beta blockers may improve the condition of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. HHMI researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that damages heart muscle so that it dilates to the point where the heart can no longer pump blood. The discovery may have immediate significance for millions of people affected by dilated cardiomyopathy, says senior investigator Mark Keating of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the University of Utah. Although there is typically a poor prognosis for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, Keating says that his team's research suggests that damage may be mitigated by relaxing cardiac muscle with beta blockers, drugs commonly used for hypertension. "If we can help the heart to relax a bit before the damage is really serious, we might be able to reduce the rate of cell death and slow down the course of the disease," Keating said. Keating's team published their research in the May 1, 1998, issue of Science.
: The AMEDEO Literature Guide
AMEDEO Internet Services Free Journals Free Books. Chronic heart failure.
http://www.amedeo.com/medicine/chf.htm

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European Society Of Cardiology, Société Européenne De
Covers the structure and scientific work of the Society. Includes publications, scientific and clinical Category Health Conditions and Diseases Organizations Cardiology, cardiology, cardiovascular disease, heart, arrhythmia, myocardial,atherosclerosis, heart failure, hypertension, prevention, infarction, journal
http://www.escardio.org/
HomMed - Bring Health Care Home
Offering daily athome health monitoring products for people with congestive heart failure, COPD, and diabetes.
http://www.hommed.com
Indiana Heart Physicians
Services include testing, lipid management, congestive heart failure management, cardiac research, education, and prevention of heart disease.
http://www.indianaheartphysicians.com/
Mitral Valve Prolapse Education And Support
Learn about MVP, its symptoms, arrhythmias, chest pain, heart sounds, regurgitation, endocarditis, heart failure, valvular disease and other related topics. An email group for support and regular newsletters is available.
http://mitral-valves.faithweb.com

Extractions: advertisement MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE ABOUT ME: My name is Paula and I am 47 years old. I found out in 1995 that I have Mitral Valve Prolapse and this led me to further investigation of this disease. WHY I AM HERE I would like to share what I have learned about MVP. Just click below on the page of interest and it will take you there. Join my email group at eGroups for learning, sharing and support with others who have MVP. If you have feedback or suggestion please email me and please remember to sign my guest book. Enjoy your visit!! NOTE: As with any information presented to you, use your discernment when visiting this site. Before taking any supplements or changing your life style, contact your health care provider. All information sent to me in email form or other means of communication, other than by way of my guest book, will be held in the strictest of confidence. Information posted in my guest book can be seen by all visitor. This site has been completely funded by myself and hosted for free by Freeservers. The banner at the top of each page is advertising for Freeservers and my "price" for having my site with them.
The Official Website Of MSD Philippines - Congestive Heart Failure
Contrary to its name, congestive heart failure does not mean that the heart has actually failed. It means that the heart is no longer able to meet the body's
http://www.msd.com.ph/healthcare/congestiveheart-failure.htm

Extractions: Treatment Contrary to its name, congestive heart failure does not mean that the heart has actually "failed." It means that the heart is no longer able to meet the body's need for blood because it is pumping inefficiently. This inefficient pumping causes a backup of blood in the veins leading to the heart. Backup of blood in the veins, together with retention of fluid by the kidneys, causes the body's tissues to swell. The swelling (edema) most commonly affects the legs, but it can also occur in the lungs (causing breathing difficulty) and in other tissues and organs.
Karen Carpenter Tribute
Tribute to the singer, who died February 4, 1983 of heart failure caused by chronic anorexia nervosa.
http://www.hotshotdigital.com/tribute/KarenCarpenter.html

Extractions: Karen Carpenter died February 4, 1983 of heart failure caused by chronic anorexia nervosa. Karen possessed every bit as much talent as Richard, however, hers was a talent that did not show at an early age like her brother's. Her first musical interest was as a drummer and it wasn't until later that her pure, natural vocal talent surfaced. A record company producer was the first to realize that Karen possessed a unique, and utterly beautiful voice, likening it to the finest of musical instruments. The most fascinating thing about Karen's voice is that it is completely pure and natural, without the benefit of formal training. Richard's talent was the foundation for the Carpenters, but Karen's wonderful voice quickly became the reason for the group's existence. The Carpenters became one of the most popular groups in history, selling to date nearly 100 million units worldwide.
The Official Website Of MSD Philippines - Congestive Heart Failure
Home/ Healthcare / Congestive heart failure. Treatment. Initial treatmentof congestive heart failure focuses on controlling acute symptoms.
http://www.msd.com.ph/healthcare/cong-heart-treatment.htm

Extractions: Treatment Treatment Initial treatment of congestive heart failure focuses on controlling acute symptoms. Bed rest is prescribed to elevate the legs and discourage fluid accumulation in the feet and ankles. Diuretics ("water pills") are administered to remove excess body fluid by increasing urine output. Next, medications are prescribed to help the heart beat more efficiently. These medications may include one or more of the following: Digoxin to strengthen the heart's contractions Beta-blockers to improve blood flow Prognosis The prognosis depends on the patient's age, the severity of the heart failure, the severity of the underlying heart disease and other factors. When congestive heart failure develops suddenly and has a treatable underlying cause, patients can sometimes return to normal heart function after treatment. With appropriate treatment, even individuals who develop congestive heart failure as a result of long- standing heart disease can often enjoy many years of productive life.
Terri's Angels Of Hope
Learn about Terri's struggle, about her disease, and her life through an online journal. Chats and message boards for fellow sufferers including lupus, COPD, and congestive heart failure.
http://www.geocities.com/angelterri2002/

Extractions: Honoring the death of a wonderful woman. Terri Iles, taken from us to join God June 23, 2002. She will be missed by the many people who loved her. Terri may be gone, but she will never be forgotten. As Terri's older sister, I would like to continue where Terri left off. Click here to visit our site. Thank you for being my visitor! Website established December 8, 2001 Website designed and created by
Patient Resources Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure The latest medical news and information for patientsor friends/parents of patients diagnosed with Congestive heart failure.
http://www.pslgroup.com/CONGESTIVEHEART.HTM
CNN - Study Finds Diuretics Cut Risk Of Heart Failure - July 15, 1997
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9707/15/nfm.blood.pressure.heart/

Extractions: Web posted at: 11:05 p.m. EDT (0305 GMT) ATLANTA (CNN) More people go to the hospital each year for heart problems than any other ailment, and half of those people die within five years. But a new study suggests that some heart problems can be prevented with diuretics that cost as little as $6 a month. In a study reported Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that diuretics used to treat people with high blood pressure significantly reduced the risk of heart failure among older patients. Heart failure afflicts more than 2 million people each year in the United States, and results in approximately one million hospitalizations. CNN's Rhonda Rowland reports 2 min., 2 sec. VXtreme streaming video Researchers tracked 4,376 people age 60 or older who participated in the Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly Program (SHEP). Participants were randomly given the diuretic chlorthalidone, or a placebo. Heart failure, fatal and non-fatal, occurred in 55 of the 2,365 given the diuretic, or just 2.3 percent. Of the 2,371 receiving the placebo, however, 105, or 4.4 percent, suffered heart failure.
Congestive Heart Failure Is Generally Treatable
An article by William R. Ladd, MD, Director, Nuclear Cardiology. Discussion about congestive heart Category Health Conditions and Diseases Heart Disease FailureCongestive heart failure is generally treatable. By William R. Ladd, MDDirector, Nuclear Cardiology Cardiovascular Institute of the South.
http://www.icorp.net/cardio/articles/congestv.htm

Extractions: Congestive heart failure is the term used to describe the inability of the heart to pump as much blood as the body needs. Its symptoms are widespread weakness, shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, abdominal discomfort or pain, and a loss of appetite. Despite its pronouncement-of-doom sound and the wide range of symptoms, congestive heart failure is generally a treatable condition although calling it a "condition" is not exactly accurate. Congestive heart failure itself is a symptom of some underlying condition which is depriving the heart of the strength to meet the body's metabolic demands. The most frequent cause of the condition in older patients is atherosclerosis the progressive narrowing of the heart's own arteries by cholesterol plaque buildups, which starves the heart itself for oxygen and nutrients. In younger patients, it is more likely to be from a faulty heart valve or from cardiomyopathy damage to the heart muscle from an infection or other cause. The task of the cardiologist is to find and treat that underlying cause. In the case of atherosclerosis, balloon angioplasty to reopen the blocked arteries or bypass surgery to route blood around the constriction will often relieve the symptoms of congestive failure. In valve defect cases, valvuloplasty replacement of a defective valve may be needed. Cardiomyopathy may be addressed with medication, though, in extreme cases, the diseased heart may be incapable of recovering, and heart transplantation may be indicated.
CNN - CDC: Deaths From Heart Failure Down - August 6, 1998
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9808/06/heart.failure.deaths/

Extractions: Web posted at: 7:42 p.m. EDT (2342 GMT) ATLANTA (CNN) Deaths caused by congestive heart failure are down, particularly among black adults, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study, covering years 1988 through 1995, found deaths from heart failure decreased 3 percent a year for black men and 2.2 percent a year for black women. For all elderly adults, heart-failure deaths fell 8 percent in the period. But the report also says that although death rates are down, the number of heart failure cases is rising. Researchers said possible reasons for the decline include improvements in treating risk factors, increased access to appropriate medical care and changes in death certificate coding. Kathy Harben of the CDC said doctor education is still an obstacle in treating heart failure.
Mayo Clinic - Sleep Breathing Disorder May Be A Cause, Rather Than Just An Effec
Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Friday, February 07, 2003. Sleep Breathing DisorderMay be a Cause, Rather Than Just an Effect, of heart failure. ROCHESTER, Minn.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2003-rst/1635.html

Extractions: Mayo Clinic in Rochester Friday, February 07, 2003 ROCHESTER, Minn. An interruption in normal breathing patterns during sleep which is often seen in heart failure patients may contribute to heart failure rather than just being a result, according to findings of a Mayo Clinic collaborative study published this week in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. "The goal of medicine is to not just treat symptoms of illness, but to find underlying causes," says Virend Somers, M.D. Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and one of the studys authors. "In this instance we are now finding that central sleep apnea, which has been previously understood as a symptom of heart failure, may contribute to the development of heart failure in people at risk." Heart failure is the most common cause of hospitalization in people over age 65, and people who reach age 40 have a 1-in-5 chance of eventually developing heart failure. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath and swelling in the legs and abdomen. Sleep apnea is an interruption of airflow for 10 seconds or more during sleep, which can cause significantly lower oxygen levels in the bloodstream. Patients with severe apnea have 30 or more of these episodes per hour, while those with mild apnea stop breathing at least 15 times. In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) the chest and abdomen move normally, but a blocked airway prevents the patient from breathing. Central sleep apnea (CSA) differs in that the patients airway is not obstructed, but the bodys breathing reflex is periodically interrupted so there is no chest and abdomen movement.
Congestive Heart Failure-Treatment
Brief discussion on symptoms, salt intake, medications and exercise. Very detailed information and pictures of testing such as echocardiogram.
http://www.helenacardiology.com/chf.htm

Extractions: Medications Exercise Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure Sometimes, following damage to the heart muscle from an illness, (heart attack, viral infection or some other illness), the heart muscle is weakened. The heart looses the ability to feed oxygenated blood to the body or remove waste products from the organs of the body. This weakening of the heart muscle is called congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy. Symptoms that are commonly associated with congestive heart failure are: People develop congestive heart failure for different reasons. Your doctor will take a careful history of your condition and often recommends tests to help determine the underlying cause. The physician may recommend an echocardiogram , chest x-ray, electrocardiogram or stress test , lab test or angiography (heart cath). Once heart failure is diagnosed, it is often treated with medications, salt restriction and a balance of exercise and rest.
Heart Failure: Lifeclinic.com
Learn all about the symptoms, treatment and types of heart failure. Discusses surgery and patient outlook.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Heart Disease Failureheart failure occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the needsof the body. Lifeclinic.com from Spacelabs Medical, heart failure.
http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/heartfailure/default.asp

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