NEW RESEARCH IN CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

NEW RESEARCH IN CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: Globalization of Wealth but Not Healthy Heart Behavior

Abstract

Introduction

Cardiovascular Health in United States of America

European Union Agenda

United Nations High Level Meeting

International College of Cardiologyand International College of Nutrition

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 2: Can Aspirin Be Used in Combination with an Oral Anticoagulant in the Prevention of Thromboembolism and Bleeding in Patients with Heart Disease?

Introduction

References

Chapter 3: Limitations for Coronary Artery Disease Intervention with Statin Use

References

Chapter 4: Spectrograms Recognize MultipleCircadian Periods by Blood Pressureand Heart Rate Tensiometry

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5: Circadian Disruption of Sleep and NightShift Work with Risk of CardiovascularDisease and Diabetes

Abstract

Introduction

Sleep Disorders and Riskof Cardiovascular Diseases

Coronary Artery Disease

Hypertension

Stroke

Classification of Night Shift Work

Management

Conflict of Interest

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 6: Interaction Among(Quantum Mechanical) Resonance-Coupled Electromagnetic CircuitsRelevant to a Natural Week

Abstract

1. Definitions

2. Natural Cycles of about 7 Days,Circaseptans, in and Around Us

3. Introduction to the Physico-Chemical Level

4. Methods – Theoretical Part

5. Some Applications

Conclusion

Comments

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7: Effect of Low W-6/W-3 Fatty AcidRatio Paleolithic Style Diet in Patientswith Acute Coronary Syndromes:A Randomized, Single Blind,Controlled Trial

Abstract

Introduction

Patients and Methods

Study Design and Randomization

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 8: Is Obesity, „The New World Syndrome‟,All with the Brain or Beyond?

Abstract

Introduction

Foods as Addiction – „Excessive Eatingand Brain Connections‟

Brain - Hypothalamus, Appetite Controland Energy Balance

Critical Role of Hormones and BrainChemicals in Controlling Eating Behavior:Overweight or Obesity

Insulin

Leptin and Orexin

Ghrelin

Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor

Serotonin

Gut Hormones, Brain Connectivityand Energy Balance

Liver – Pancreas, Brain Connectivityand Obesity Prevention

Proliferation of B-Cells of Pancreas -Lifestyle Diseases and Brain Connection

Diabetes, Obesity and Brain

Mediterranean Diet Improves Brain Function

Mediterranean Diet, Omega-3 Fatty Acidsand Brain Dysfunction Associated with Obesity

Tsimtsoum Concept in Decreasingthe Risk for Lifestyle Diseases

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9: Blood Pressure Variability and Riskof Cardiovascular Complications

References

Chapter 10: Association of Anthropometric RiskFactors with Other Coronary RiskFactors in a Rural Populationof South India

Abstract

Abbreviations

Introduction

Subjects and Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 11: Dietary Patterns and Causes of Deathdue to Cardiovascular Diseasesand Other Chronic Diseases amongUrban Decedents in North India

Abstract

Introduction

Material and Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 12: Effect of Green Tea on thePharmacodynamics of Warfarin

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conflict of Interest

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 13: Differing Paradecadal Cycles,Semidecadal/Decadal AmplitudeRatios and Vascular VariabilityAnomalies in the Physiologyof a Physician-Scientist

Abstract

1. Background

2. Subject

3. Methods

4. Results

5. Discussion

6. A Sphygmochron in 2012

References

Chapter 14: Chronoecological “Glocal”(Global and Local) Health-Watch:Men Better Adapted to AmbientHypoxia than Women

Abstract

Introduction

Subjects and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Disclosure and Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 15: Effects of Induced Third BrainVentricular Hydrocephalus in DOCANACLHypertensive Sprague DawleyRats

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 16: Association of High W-6/W-3 RatioPaleolithic Style Diets and Riskof Cardiovascular Diseasesand Other Chronic Diseases:Is the Tissue the Main Issue?

Abstract

Introduction

Emergence of Non Communicable Diseases

Can Inflammation in the Tissue be theMain Issue?

Food Intake during PaleolithicPeriod vs. Modern Diet

Fatty Acids in the Diet and Development of NCDs

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Cardiovascular Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Cancer

Pulmonary Diseases: (Asthma, COPD)

Bone Health and Diseases

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Gut Health and Diseases

Protective Effects of Paleolithic StyleDiet on NCDs

Conclusion

References

Chapter 17: Poverty is Not the AbsoluteCause of Deaths Dueto Non-Communicable Diseases

Abstract

Introduction

Subjects and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion and Implications

Acknowledgments

Appendix I.

References

Chapter 18: Chronobiologically-InterpretedABPM Reveals Another VascularVariability Anomaly (VVA):Excessive Pulse Pressure Product(PPP) - Updated Conference Report

Abstract

Introduction

Subjects and Methods

Results

Discussion and Conclusion

References

Chapter 19: Effect of Whole Grain Consumptionon Glycemic Index, Diabetesand Cardiovascular Disease

Abstract

Introduction

Definition of Glycemic Index

Action of Whole Grain on Glycemic Index

Physical Form of Food and Glycemic Index

Discussion

References

Chapter 20: Association of Calcium Statusand Risk of Hypertension

Abstract

Introduction

Subjects and Method

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 21: Decadal Cycles in the HumanCardiovascular System

Abstract

Introduction

Subjects and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Addendum

References

Chapter 22: Frequency of Causes of Dropoutamong Patients with Hypertension

Abstract

Introduction

Patients and Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgment

References

Index