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POSTED March 17, 2010 - 12:08 | POSTED BY Kangna Agarwal

Abdominal CT scans may detect heart disease risk

According to the results of a novel research, presence of plaque on an abdominal CT scan may be a strong indicator of an elevated risk of obstructive coronary heart disease and mortality.

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Coronary heart disease refers to the failure of adequate blood circulation to the cardiac muscle and the surrounding tissue.

Symptoms of the condition include chest heaviness, fatigue, chest pain, and angina (lack of blood and oxygen supply).

According to experts, lifestyle changes, proper diet and exercise, and weight control could help in preventing the condition.

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POSTED February 21, 2010 - 12:43 | POSTED BY Neha Jindal

Molecular remains could gauge heart disease--study

In an remarkable study, researchers have found that bits of molecules flowing in the blood could aid in evaluating the extent of cardiovascular diseases and untimely death thereafter.

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Researchers at the Duke University Medical Center examined metabolites--small molecules left after the body tears food into energy and elementary blocks of cells and tissues.

The study attempted to specify metabolic profiles linked to coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attacks and death among patients undergoing coronary catheterization--a minimally invasive procedure to access blood circulation in the heart muscles using a catheter or a tube.

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