Study: Arrhythmia riskier in athletes
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Cardiac problems like an abnormal heartbeat are exacerbated by rigorous exercise in a way that can be fatal in athletes, and regular testing for the problem could save lives, doctors at a heart conference said Sunday.
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Sports doctors under pressure from managers and the media could be cutting corners and risking the health of athletes, researchers said.
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If your brother or sister was diagnosed with heart problems early in life, then your chances of developing cardiac disease are even greater than if your mother or father had it, according to a new study released yesterday.
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People generally know that being overweight negatively affects your heart, but there is a new study that shows that a lack of physical fitness is an even more important predictor of heart problems.
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NEW YORK  - Research suggests that even low   blood levels of lead may raise the risk of adverse heart and   circulatory outcomes.
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Cardiac pacemakers could help reduce the high incidence of sudden death among those with epilepsy, a British study indicates. Four of 20 patients monitored
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Playing sports and being active in  childhood could help reduce the risk of suffering from chronic  fatigue syndrome later in life, according to a study on  Wednesday.
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NEW YORK  - Physically active young adults are less likely than their more sedentary peers to develop high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, a new study confirms.
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Sports doctors under pressure from pushy managers and the media could be cutting corners and risking the health of athletes, researchers said Thursday.
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The sudden heart attack death of former baseball star Ken Caminiti, 41, highlights the potential link between substance abuse among pro athletes and its dangerous effects on health, according to experts.
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Obesity raises the risk of atrial  fibrillation, an abnormal heartbeat that can lead to stroke and  early death if not controlled, researchers said on Tuesday.
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People under intense deadline pressure are six times more likely to have a heart attack than those who don&#39;t face such stress, Swedish researchers conclude from a new study.
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NEW YORK  - Cardiovascular fitness may predict the odds of a future heart attack in men and women with no apparent signs of heart disease, a large study suggests.
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NEW YORK  - Treatment with high doses of  medicinal steroids (aka, glucocorticoids) more than doubles the  risk of cardiovascular disease, new research suggests.
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Two genetic mutations have been identified that increase the risk of a common heart rhythm problem linked to stroke, according to researchers who have developed a test to identify people who have them.
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It might not just be Vioxx that carries a risk of heart problems. Scientists and European regulators say users of similar pain-relief medications also may have cause for concern.
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Young athletes in Europe should be  screened before competing in events to detect heart problems  and reduce sport-related deaths, health experts said on  Wednesday.