Why women panic more than men? Nov 10, 2009
Recent research has shown an association between panic attacks in older women and heart disease and stroke. This study looked at 3,300 women, 10 per cent of whom had panic attacks. (India Times, India)
Heart Attacks Become More Common But Less Often Fatal In Women Nov 10, 2009
Editorial: Prevention Is Key for Women and Heart Disease. "Cardiovascular illnesses have been long neglected in their role as the primary cause of mortality in women, both by patients and physicians," write Sabine Oertelt-Prigione, M.D., and Vera Regitz-Zagrosek, M.D., Ph. (Science Daily)
Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows Oct 28, 2009
But changing attitudes about women and heart disease may also have had an effect, she said. "Perhaps physicians are paying more attention to the detection and treatment of women with heart disease," Vaccarino said. (MEDLINEplus)
Hallmark Health launches new eNewsletter Oct 28, 2009
The first issue, which is now available, includes information on women and heart disease, imaging services at Hallmark Health, the Hallmark Health Bone and Joint Program and much more. To sign up for the new eNewsletter visit www. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Fitness Fades Fast After 45 Oct 27, 2009
"You have to exercise. It's now becoming established fact, and if you don't incorporate it, you're going to see the effects. You will get sicker sooner," added Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease for Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association. "Exercise is the most potent medication around, and the Social Security Administration agrees with me.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The heart attack myth: Study establishes that women do have same the heart attack symptoms as men Oct 26, 2009
For more information on women and heart disease, visit. Statements and conclusions of study authors are solely those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect Foundation or CCS policy or position. (EurekAlert!)
Hitting the court for more than just points Sep 26, 2009
The red dress is the symbol for women and heart disease. Everyone who makes a donation or pledge to the AHA that evening will be entered into a raffle. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Optimism Good for Heart and Longevity Aug 12, 2009
The report was cheering news for Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "It turns out that being optimistic is an important part of maintaining health," Steinbaum said. (MEDLINEplus)
GSK: RECORD trial results do not change Avandias CV risk stigma, bone fracture risk, physicians say Jun 19, 2009
Dr Suzanne Steinbaum, director of Women and Heart Disease at Lenox Hill Hospital, said the RECORD trial results showed Avandia increased the risk for heart failure and osteoporosis. The data on fracture risk is useful, according to McMahon, who explained that the suspected fracture risk associated with Avandia was confirmed by the RECORD study despite the fact that patients stopped taking the drug and crossed over to the other treatment arm. (FT.com -- Markets)
Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Failure, Fractures Jun 16, 2009
Even if doctors decide to try prescribing the drug again (its usage dropped in large numbers after the 2007 meta-analysis by Nissen), figuring out which patients with type 2 diabetes shouldn't be taking Avandia may be difficult, said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City ... SOURCES: Steven E. Nissen, M.D., chairman, department of cardiovascular medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Carl J. Lavie, M.D., medical director, cardiac... (MEDLINEplus)
Salter HealthCare supports Lahey Clinics Womens Health Forum May 4, 2009
Previous lectures have included Women and Heart Disease and Staying Healthy after 40. Lectures are offered two to three times a year at the Winchester Country Club and at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, in Peabody. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Lowered HRT Use May Have Cut Heart Attacks Apr 28, 2009
"The reduction in hormone therapy coincided with the American Heart Association's and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's women and heart disease awareness campaigns," Goldberg said in a news release. "The lower rate of heart attacks may be due to better screening for heart disease risk factors and better awareness of women's heart attack symptoms by physicians," Goldberg said. (MEDLINEplus)
Hospital offers free women's health fair May 5 Apr 16, 2009
"Combined with free screenings, visitors will benefit from a variety of health information, such as eye and dental care recommendations, fibromyalgia management and a noon seminar on women and heart disease." ... To help area women fight their leading cause of death, Dr. Sri Dhatree, board-certified cardiologist, will give a free presentation-Women and Heart Disease-from 12 p.m. to 12:30 at the 2009 Women's Health Fair on Tuesday, May 5 on the hospital's ground floor. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Experts Revise Guidelines on Daily Aspirin for Heart Mar 18, 2009
"All these trials put together really favor taking lower doses of aspirin," said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Framingham Heart Study launches new project to develop blood tests for heart disease Mar 13, 2009
The Institute also administers national health education campaigns on women and heart disease, healthy weight for children, and other topics. NHLBI press releases and other materials are available online at. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Lewis, Turkoglu lead Magic past 76ers Mar 1, 2009
The Sixers wore red uniforms as part of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign to build awareness for women and heart disease. 2009 Associated Press. (NJ.com -- Sports)
A guide to help lower your risk factors to heart disease Feb 24, 2009
When it comes to women and heart disease, we ve made tremendous strides: More women know that it s a top health threat (57 percent in 2006, up from 34 percent in 2000), but the message doesn t always translate into action. Surveys have found that only 21 percent of women think they might be at risk, which partly explains why more of us aren t adopting heart-healthy habits. (Bradenton Herald)
State House Goes Red for Women Feb 20, 2009
The Go Red for Women State House proclamation is part of a series of events to kick off American Heart Month and raise awareness around women and heart disease. For more information about Go Red for Women, visit or. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Playboy Birthday: Aubrey O'day Swings Back To Boys And Bares Her Naked Body Feb 17, 2009
"When I came out of school I didn't even think that modeling was a job. I kind of just went sliding into this, I entered a contest on television and I won," Klum told Tarts while promoting her second annual campaign with Diet Coke and the Hard Truth to raise awareness for women and heart disease. "I didn't really know how successful you can be in this job and what you can do or that I can be on television and have a TV show and all these things.". (Fox News)
Stars Strut Catwalk for Women's Heart Health Feb 14, 2009
Since its inception in 2002, the Red Dress has become the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. The celebrities and designers showcased on the Bryant Park catwalk hope to "tell all of us that being healthy never, ever goes out of style," said this year's host, Tim Gunn, star of Bravo's Project Runway and Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. (U.S. News & World Report)
Star Market goes red for American Heart Association Feb 13, 2009
The Cambridge store s participation was part of a company-wide initiative to support the AHA s ongoing efforts to promote research and education about women and heart disease. Loading commenting interface. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
New York Daily News reports Feb 10, 2009
Celebrity side dish: Ann Coulter under investigation. has our city covered from Co-op City to Coney Island. (Harper's Magazine)
Crowded Households Raise Women's Heart Risk Feb 7, 2009
It's a familiar pattern in America, said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "I talk about this all the time," she added. (MEDLINEplus)
High Resting Heart Rate Spells Trouble for Women Feb 7, 2009
Physical activity is the key element in prevention for these women, said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "It's the same as in an athlete who is well-conditioned," Steinbaum said. (MEDLINEplus)
Deaths from Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30% Feb 7, 2009
"We can speculate which aspects of cardiology have created the most improvements," said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "Some interventions have proved to be considerably effective.". (MEDLINEplus)
'Mediterranean'-Style Diet Best for Blood Sugar Control Feb 7, 2009
"This reemphasizes what we know -- at the end of the day, the best diet is the Mediterranean-type diet: nuts, beans, lentils, fruits, vegetables," said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of Women and Heart Disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association. "The study didn't exactly call it a Mediterranean diet, but the components of it were Mediterranean.". (MEDLINEplus)
Millions More Americans Might Be Placed on Statins Feb 7, 2009
A physician must consider more than CRP and LDL levels when making a decision about statin treatment, said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. High blood pressure and obesity, even at borderline levels, can tip the scale, she said. (MEDLINEplus)
Newer Contraceptives Don't Increase Heart Risk Feb 7, 2009
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, noted that the "world has changed and women are having babies later. Each individual needs to be evaluated for oral contraceptives, and we have never really thought about this [over 35] group. I'm happy this article was written.". HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
