Barron County Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch Center (Chetek area calls) Oct 29, 2009
7:45 a.m., Chetek man with chest pain requests ambulance. 1:23 p.m., Trempealeau County sends out dispatch regarding suicidal man who stole a red Blazer, possibly knows something about a theft, texted his ex-girlfriend repeatedly in violation of his temporary restraining order and left town. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Women's Heart Attack Gap? Just A Myth Oct 27, 2009
She suggested that instead of asking specific, closed questions such as about chest pain, they ask questions such as, "What else hurts?" ... Chest pain or discomfort that is brought on with exertion and goes away with rest. (Click2Houston, TX)
Woman's chest pain needs diagnosis Oct 27, 2009
After four days, I began to have chest pains ... Chest pain can be the result of many things, including pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lungs) and heart conditions. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Former NS coachs rape conviction overturned Oct 27, 2009
The complainant also had a chance to tell the doctor about the incident when she was receiving treatment at the Desa Pahlawan camp in Kota Baharu, Kelantan, yet she only complained of chest pain, fever and cough, he said. Singham said the complainants credibility could be further questioned especially when her statements that she had disposed the panties she wore during the incident, that the camp officer had stopped her from lodging a police report, and that she was forced to have sexual... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Heart patients running the red light on traffic restrictions Oct 27, 2009
ACS is a constellation of cardiac symptoms, including angina or chest pain, and reduced blood flow to the heart. One treatment can be angioplasty, a non-surgical procedure to open up blood vessels in the heart that have been narrowed by plaque build-up. (Canada Newswire)
ER Crowds Mean Longer Waits, Even For The Very Ill Oct 27, 2009
But patients who were in the next tier down, for example someone with chest pain or signs of stroke, did have to wait longer in crowded conditions. Contrary to popular opinion, McCarthy noted, ER waiting rooms aren't getting more crowded because more uninsured people are relying on them for care. (MEDLINEplus)
Women have 'same heart symptoms' Oct 26, 2009
In 2003 a study by the US National Institutes of Health did suggest that many women never had chest pains and that their symptoms were not as predictable ... In the study, researchers found was that the women had all the classic symptoms like chest pain and also tended to have pain in the throat, jaw and neck ... No gender differences were found in rates of chest pain or typical acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms regardless of their ischemic status. (BBC News -- Health)
The heart attack myth: Study establishes that women do have same the heart attack symptoms as men Oct 26, 2009
For example, instead of simply asking "are you having chest pain," a question that leads to a yes or no answer, adding "are you having any other discomfort?" may elicit other symptoms that could help make the diagnosis ... Heart and Stroke Foundation spokesperson Dr. Beth Abramson says that while women may describe their pain differently than men, the most common symptom in women is still chest pain ... Chest pain or discomfort that is brought on with exertion and goes away with rest. (EurekAlert!)
Angina in the legs? Time to alert patients and physicians Oct 26, 2009
The pain some PAD patients experience is the lower limb equivalent of the chest pain from the heart," says Dr. Tsuyuki. Since the leg artery narrowings seen in PAD usually imply similar narrowings in heart and brain arteries, PAD is a strong marker for heart disease and stroke. "PAD is as serious as heart disease and its prevention and treatment is similar," says Dr. Tsuyuki. "It's unique in that it manifests in the legs but is just as urgent. " He warns that the index of suspicion for family... (Canada Newswire)
Tips for Senior Caring for Person W... Oct 24, 2009
The person is experiencing breathing difficulties or chest pain. The person s lips are purple or blue. (Suite101.com)
6 Utah clinics offer discount Oct 24, 2009
Members get medical evaluations and treatment of minor illnesses such as ear infections, pneumonia, chest pain and skin infections. Company officials said they hope it will keep patients healthier by not having to put off needed care until it becomes critical and more expensive. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Government Health Care Adds Insult to Injury Oct 23, 2009
In 1997, Brian Booy of Bristol in the United Kingdom was diagnosed with angina, a chest pain caused by coronary heart disease, and was told he needed triple bypass surgery. Unfortunately, he made the grave mistake of getting ill in Great Britain, where government management of the health industry contributes to massive shortages of everything from doctors to hospital beds and vaccines. (Townhall.com)
Fire log Oct. 8 to Oct. 14 Oct 23, 2009
11:44 p.m. EMTs responded to Boxboro Road for a 59-year-old female with chest pain and arm pain. She was transported to Emerson Hospital. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Vyvanse Capsules CII administration through 2 routes demonstrated similar pharmacokinetic profile Oct 23, 2009
Patients who report symptoms of cardiac disease such as exertional chest pain and unexplained syncope should be promptly evaluated. Use with caution in patients whose underlying medical condition might be affected by increases in blood pressure or heart rate. (EurekAlert!)
800 turned away from Multnomah County swine flu shot site Oct 23, 2009
"Things you want to look for to say okay, I need to head to the hospital, (are) things like shortness of breath, he said. Very dizzy. I have chest pain. I'm coughing up blood. I'm confused or lethargic. All those things would make me say you need to get in and get seen right away," he said. Find complete swine flu coverage at. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Gene Screening: Brings Good With Bad? Oct 22, 2009
The anonymous sperm donor's screening did not pick up his heart condition, and of his 24 children (two from his wife, the rest from donation), nine have the genetic mutation responsible for HCM. One has functional limitations, chest pain and fatigue because of this problem; another has palpitations; and one died of progressive heart failure at the age of 2, while awaiting a transplant. The case study appears in the newest issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. (ABC News)
New Explanation For Controversial Old Patient-care Technique To Prevent Regurgitation Oct 22, 2009
16, 2007) Acid reflux into the esophagus can present as other symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain. Two new studies highlight the little-known connection between acid reflux and seemingly unrelated. (Science Daily)
Causes and Symptoms of Panic Attack... Oct 21, 2009
Other symptoms include severe chest pain, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, indigestion, choking, difficulty breathing, trembling, hot flashes, sweating, chills, and tingling in the hands or the feet. Most attacks reach their peak in 10 minutes, but usually last as long as 20 to 30 minutes. (Suite101.com)
Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER Oct 20, 2009
Study finds more done for youths with chest pain who are white and have private coverage ... FRIDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Black children and kids without private insurance are less likely than white children and those who do have private insurance to be given tests when seen for chest pain at hospital emergency departments, a U.S. study has found ... Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center researchers analyzed data on 818 chest pain-related emergency department visits made by... (MEDLINEplus)
New Mathematical Model More Accurately Diagnoses Acute Heart Failure In Emergency Rooms Oct 20, 2009
(June 7, 2009) Patients with heart attacks and other forms of chest pain are three to five times more likely to experience serious complications after hospital admission when they are treated in a crowded emergency. (June 4, 2009) Although heart failure is a chronic condition, acute exacerbations are frequent and occur with serious complications; patients with heart failure and their families can help improve prognosis in. (Science Daily)
Runners' heart woes can be discovered too late Oct 18, 2009
People with heart defects may suffer from chest pain, dizziness or shortness of breath when they exercise. Doctors say anyone with these symptoms - especially chest pains or fainting spells - should get checked by a doctor immediately ... "They might experience some chest pains or shortness of breath, get checked out, and find out they really shouldn't be running marathons.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Majority of flu is H1N1 Oct 17, 2009
Adults who experience dizziness, confusion, chest pain, severe vomiting, or improvement and then return of symptoms should seek medical attention. According to the most recent flu surveillance information from the South Dakota Department of Health, influenza activity for the week ending Oct. 10 was categorized as widespread with most confirmed cases being H1N1 and Influenza A. To date, there is one confirmed case of Influenza B in South Dakota. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
16 injured in accident at Gambas Ave/Woodlands Ave 12 junction Oct 17, 2009
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One taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Carlisle (updated at 3:48 p.m.) Oct 16, 2009
She complained of chest pain caused by the seat belt and air bag deployment, according to police. Neal was transported via Cumberland Goodwill EMS to Carlisle Hospital for her injuries. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
That's not really decaf Oct 16, 2009
At first I feel a bit too alert as if I had drunk decaf, but by 11am that night I have chest pain and heart palpitations, I am breathless, my nerves are on edge and my muscles pain. I will not be able to go to sleep for at least 24 hours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Oct. 15 fire log Oct 16, 2009
11:56 a.m. EMTs responded to Foster Street to assist a 38-year-old female with chest pain ... 12:01 p.m. EMTs responded to Hartwell Avenue to assist an elderly female with chest pain. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Partner Abuse Leads To Wide Range Of Health Problems, Study Finds Oct 15, 2009
Many of these health problems are not commonly understood as being associated with violence, such as abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, acid reflux, urinary tract infections, and menstrual disorders. "Roughly half of the diagnoses we examined were more common in abused women than in other women," said Amy Bonomi, lead author of the study and associate professor of human development and family science at Ohio State University. (Science Daily)
Soldiers at Iraq site asked to get an exam Oct 14, 2009
Sickness with symptoms ranging from chest pain to lung disease and even death among troops who served there have been blamed on exposure at the site. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Battered Women's Ills Go Beyond Bruises Oct 14, 2009
Victims of abuse may get headaches, chest pain, infections and other health woes, study finds ... The diseases, many of which aren't traditionally connected with violence, include abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, acid reflux, urinary tract infections and menstrual disorders. (MEDLINEplus)
How Do You Choose Right Erection Drug? Oct 13, 2009
More serious conditions include chest pain and an erection lasting beyond four hours. Each of these conditions must be treated on an emergency basis. (Click2Houston, TX)
> Roundtable: Brass tacks with Silicon Valley hospital CEOs Oct 12, 2009
You don t go immediately from I have chest pain to I ve just had three bypasses in cardiac surgery. Kaiser I think is one example of a system that has taken a pattern of practice and really tried to make some improvements in how health care is delivered. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Heart Study Shows Many Suffer Poor Quality Of Life Oct 12, 2009
12, 2009) The world's largest quality of life study of chronic angina patients attending general practice clinics has revealed that almost one in three experience frequent chest pain, which affects their daily life ... Lead author Associate Professor John Beltrame says the study showed that 29% of patients experienced angina chest pain at least once a week, despite contemporary treatments which include medications, balloon/stent treatments and bypass surgery ... "Although quality assurance... (Science Daily)
Fairman: ERs bear brunt of cuts to mental health Oct 10, 2009
He did not have chest pain, shortness of breath, or any other symptom typical of a medical emergency. While the officers spoke with our nurses, the man, whose first name was Bill, stood in the ambulance bay, shouting at the top of his lungs. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Flu preparedness plans in place Oct 9, 2009
However, if you have difficulty breathing, chest pain or alternate levels of consciousness, you should be calling 911. Wilmoth said they are urging everyone to get a regular seasonal flu shot, and if you or your children come down with the flu, stay home. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Trial Shows Heart Attack Education Makes Little Difference Oct 9, 2009
Other symptoms can include discomfort in the upper part of the body, perhaps affecting the arms, the back or the jaw; shortness of breath, with or without chest pain; a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness ... Response times in the education group were shorter in the first six months after the education session, and people in the education group were more likely to take aspirin, which helps prevent artery-blocking blood clots, when they felt chest pain or had other heart attack symptoms. (MEDLINEplus)
Goodpasture's Syndrome Oct 7, 2009
Typically in the early stages of this disease, symptoms are vague and include fatigue, chest pain, nausea, chills, fever, weight loss, difficult breathing, arthralgia, and anemia. Some individuals cough up blood or notice a burning sensation when urinating. (Suite101.com)
McAllister: Dietary supplement may stall Parkinson’s Oct 7, 2009
For individuals who suffer from heart-related chest pain known as angina pectoris, supplementation appears to improve exercise tolerance and to protect the heart from further damage. Numerous studies have proven coenzyme Q10 beneficial in the treatment of hypertension. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Tiny Batteries Can Cause Big Problems for Young Children Oct 7, 2009
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, ingested batteries can cause a variety of symptoms, including abdominal pain, chest pain and vomiting. The study findings were scheduled to be presented by Dr. Dale Amanda Tylor of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn. (MEDLINEplus)
Are you ready for flu season? Oct 4, 2009
To prevent the illness s spread, experts stress that people with flu symptoms should not visit the emergency room unless they exhibit red-flag symptoms: difficulty breathing, chest pain, bluish skin color, sudden dizziness, or severe and persistent vomiting. If you wonder if an ER visit is warranted, call your doctor, Ferrer says. (Boston Globe)
Georgia hospitals rated ‘weak’ Oct 4, 2009
com Kathy Flood listens to patient Clarence Dee Holland's breathing to check for signs of pneumonia after Holland was admitted to the Piedmont Hospital emergency room with chest pain last month ... I wouldn t advise a patient experiencing chest pain to go to the Web site and see which hospital I should go to, said Dr. Michael Rapp, Medicare s director of quality measurement who oversees the Hospital Compare data. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
California Freshman Tierra Rogers Diagnosed with Heart Condition Oct 3, 2009
It can cause altered muscle function and abnormal electrical rhythms in the wall of the right ventricle that can often produce palpitations, fainting, chest pain and shortness of breath. In some patients, sudden cardiac death is the initial presentation of the disease, he said. (Calbears.com)
Woman Has Chronic Hiccups For 4 Years Oct 3, 2009
Molisee said the hiccuping gives her headaches and chest pain. She takes medication, but nothing seems to cure it. (Click2Houston, TX)
What Happened To Woman With Hiccups? Oct 2, 2009
Molisee said the hiccuping gives her headaches and chest pain. Jaime Molisee. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Soothe Anxiety Disorder with Natura... Oct 2, 2009
Symptoms of a panic attack are hyperventilating, racing heart, dizziness, shaking, chest pain or tightening, and an irregular heartbeat. People who experience panic attacks compare it to a heart attack. (Suite101.com)
Drug-eluting stents better than bare-metal stents for heart attack patients Sep 26, 2009
While previous studies of drug-eluting stents have often focused on their use in patients with stable or unstable chest pain, this is the largest study to focus on the appropriate use of anticoagulation medications and drug-eluting stents in patients experiencing the most dangerous form of heart attack (ST-elevation myocardial infarction). . (EurekAlert!)
HINGHAM POLICE FIRE LOG: Sept. 7-13, 2009 Sep 26, 2009
911 caller reports husband has chest pain ... 911 caller requests ambulance for chest pain ... 911 caller reports husband with chest pains. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Acid Reflux Doesn't Just Cause Heartburn Sep 25, 2009
can also cause chest pain, especially if the acid causes the muscle in the esophagus to go into spasm. As an internist and gastroenterologist, I've seen patients who have suffered for years with atypical symptoms of GERD get better with treatment. (CBS News -- Health)
Kalavati hospitalised, unlikely to contest Maharashtra polls Sep 25, 2009
48-year-old "Kalavati Bandurkar complained of chest pain and was admitted to the hospital at Pandharkawda in Yavatmal district of Vidarbha," a Third Front leader said, adding she is under constant medical supervision. She was scheduled to contest the polls from Wani Assembly Constituency in Yavatmal district but in a recent interview to a leading Marathi newspaper she had said that she was being "pressurised to contest elections and that she was unaware of what election and politics were.". (India Times, India -- Community News)
Too Many Unnecessary MRIs and CT Scans? Sep 25, 2009
Too Many Unnecessary MRIs and CT Scans. - CBS Evening News - CBS News. (CBS News)
Pittsburgh hospitals put emergency plan to test as G-20 begins Sep 25, 2009
Balancing admissions to any one hospital minimizes delays in getting treatment while helping assure that people with everyday emergencies, such as chest pain and broken bones, are also treated in a timely manner. Our first goal is to maintain the integrity of the existing health care system, Peterson said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
U.S. District Court Upholds Validity of Lilly's Evista Patents Through 2014 Sep 24, 2009
Stop taking EVISTA and call your doctor if you have leg pain or warmth, swelling of the legs, hands or feet, chest pain, shortness of breath or a sudden vision change, as these may be signs of a blood clot. Being unable to move around for long periods may increase this risk. (PR Newswire)
Girl falls victim to swine flu (8) Sep 24, 2009
Difficulty breathing or chest pain. Purple or blue discoloration of the lips. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Barrister has 'turn' and quits inquiry Sep 23, 2009
I must have lost consciousness I had some chest pain. Whether I fainted I don't know but I looked up and there was a bus very close to me. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Prostate cancer treatment linked to heart risks Sep 23, 2009
Still, these risks were low in absolute terms: researchers estimated the hormone therapies would cause an extra 10 heart problems like chest pain or a heart attack a year for every 1,000 prostate cancer patients. "What patients should do is talk about this with their doctor," said Michael Thun, a vice president emeritus at the American Cancer Society, who was not connected to the research. (MSNBC -- Health)
Angina Often Affects Quality of Life Sep 22, 2009
New strategy for managing chest pain may be warranted, study suggests ... FRIDAY, Sept. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Many people with chronic angina experience frequent chest pain that affects their quality of life, a new study finds ... Australian researchers surveyed more than 2,000 chronic angina patients and found that 29 percent of them experienced chest pain at least once a week, despite receiving treatments such as medications, balloon/stent procedures and bypass surgery. (MEDLINEplus)
Two Treatment Innovations Improve Heart Function After Heart Attack Sep 22, 2009
e. heart attack or chest pain) each year, 361,000 (almost half) have a STEMI. Catheter-based percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a procedure that can effectively open blocked arteries in STEMI patients. The AMIHOT-II researchers studied 301 STEMI patients who arrived within six hours after the onset of symptoms at 20 sites in four countries. (Science Daily)
How to Avoid and Fight Off Panic At... Sep 21, 2009
He or she truly feels chest pain and has trouble breathing ... It is important to add that if a person has never before experienced a panic attack, symptoms like chest pain and trouble breathing should not be written off as a panic attack. (Suite101.com)
Prominent Pak actor Yousuf Khan passes away Sep 20, 2009
Khan was admitted to Shaikh Zayed Hospital here after he complained of chest pain. Doctors later announced that he had died of a heart attack. (India Times, India)
Study: Sitting in traffic can increase your risk of heart disease Sep 18, 2009
"For years we ve known that truck drivers were at higher risk of developing heart attacks and strokes but now we have confirmation [that] even those of us who live in larger cities, and are stuck in traffic, are increasing our risk through exposure to exhaust. Previous medical studies have found links between air pollution and higher risks of heart disease and stroke. But the study found that pollution from an exhaust pipe, for example, can play a bigger role in heart disease than previously... (KHOU.com, TX)
Guide on lung cancer in 'never-smokers': A different disease and different treatments Sep 17, 2009
According to the experts, lung cancer in never-smokers usually presents at an advanced stage with non-specific symptoms like cough and chest pain. Rudin says it is often incorrectly treated as a respiratory illness with antibiotics and asthma medications. (EurekAlert!)
Classes to take at Ageless Expo Sep 16, 2009
10:30 a.m., Dr. Timothy Dirks, Minneapolis Heart Institute, will discuss "Chest Pain: Is it my heart?". 10:30 a.m., Esther Gieschen of the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota North Dakota will speak. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Common Pain Cream Could Protect Heart During Attack, Study Shows Sep 16, 2009
11, 2007) Unexplained chest pain after a heart attack might be more dangerous than many physicians originally think ... (June 23, 2008) Nearly one in five patients experiences chest pain one year after having a heart attack, according to a new. (Science Daily)
Oxygen-saturated blood reduces levels of damaged heart tissue following a heart attack Sep 16, 2009
e. heart attack or chest pain) each year, 361,000 (almost half) have a STEMI, according to the American Heart Association. When a large area of the heart is damaged, heart failure is more likely, and catheter-based percutaneous coronary intervention is a procedure that can effectively open blocked arteries in STEMI patients, Dr. Stone said. (EurekAlert!)
Resource book to be given away at Ageless Expo Sep 16, 2009
Classes include information about the Senior LinkAge Line, chest pain and depression. Entertainment will keep participants hopping at the expo with the musical sounds of the Diane Saumner Guide which will perform at 11 a.m.; Paulette Berry will be on the piano at noon; and Country Swingers, a line dancing group, will perform at 1 p.m.. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Artificial Intelligence Helps Diagnose Cardiac Infections Sep 15, 2009
30, 2009) Using cardiac CT to diagnose low risk patients with chest pain is significantly cheaper -- 44 percent less than the standard of care -- and can decrease the length of hospital stay up to 20 hours. (Dec. (Science Daily)
