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© 2005 Elsevier (Am J Cardiol 2005;96:810-814). After 3 months, the extent of stress-induced ischemia decreased in the pomegranate group but increased in the control group. This benefit was observed without changes in cardiac medications, blood sugar, hemoglobin A1c, weight, or blood pressure in either group. In conclusion, daily consumption of pomegranate juice may improve stress-induced myocardial ischemia in patients who have CHD. (Small sample; further study warranted with quantitative coronary arteriography + intravascular ultrasound.)

Skinner JS, Staiger DO, Fisher ES. Is technological change in medicine always worth it? The case of acute myocardial infarction. Health Aff (Millwood) 2006;25:w34-w47.

Reduces symptoms, but doesn't reduce morbidity risks or prevent myocardial infarction.

Atherosclerosis is the predominant underlying pathology of cardiovascular disease...atherosclerotic lesions are characterized by abundance of immune cells and their effector molecules, eventually leading to unstable angina, myocardial infarction, or strok

Generx (alferminogene tadenovec, Ad5FGF-4) from Cardium Therapeutics, which is in Phase III for myocardial ischaemia & angina. Darapladib from GSK inhibits lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2).

We describe how innate and adaptive immune cascades trigger the release of cytokines and chemokines, resulting in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. We discuss how cytokines have direct and indirect effects on myocardial function.

Angina Pectoris, Heart Failure, Intermittent Claudication in Peripheral Arterial Disease, Atherosclerosis, Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction, Nutrient Interactions (Fatigue + Decreased Synthesis of L-carnitine in Vitamin C Deficiency) =============== carnitine l-carnitine cardiovascular arterial angina ischemia claudication vitaminC fatigue heartfailure heart failure pectoris pain atherosclerosis muscle tissue medicine nutrition ben chest