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Wabash Valley missionaries complete Tracy’s Heart safehouse in ... - 25 Mar 2008
Terre Haute Tribune Star,Tracy Miner, 50, wanted to start with plans to help when she returned, but died three months after the trip from an enlarged heart.
Valerie Bell: Working Together to Change the World - 25 Mar 2008
ChristianityToday.com,The way to an enlarged heart is exposure. You might not be able to take your children to "those they love, but haven't yet met" in Kenya,
Heart Condition Led to Runner’s Death - Mar 18, 2008
New York Times,3 in pursuit of a berth in the Beijing Olympics, was found to have an enlarged heart at age 14, according to his father, Joe Shay.
NY: Heart Problems Caused Shay's Death - Mar 18, 2008
The Associated PressShay died of an irregular heartbeat due to an enlarged heart. His heart also had old scarring, but its cause could not be determined, according to Ellen
NY: Heart Problems Caused Shay's Death - Mar 18, 2008
The Associated PressA spokeswoman for the medical examiner, Ellen Borakove, said Tuesday that Shay died of an irregular heartbeat due to an enlarged heart.
Heart Condition Led to Runner’s Death - Mar 18, 2008
New York Times,3, had cardiac arrhythmia caused by an enlarged heart and died of natural causes, according to the New York City medical examiner’s office.
Enlarged Heart Rare In Top Athletes - Mar 6, 2008
CBS News,...(WebMD) A certain type of enlarged heart may be rare in elite athletes, a new study shows. The study included 3500 elite British athletes (average age: 20)
Mystery lingers in Joey Shay's case; runner's heart failed, but ... - Mar 19, 2008
Detroit Free Press,..."The heartbeat went into an irregular rhythm due to an enlarged heart with old scars," Ellen Borakove, public affairs director for the office of the chief
Autopsy states elite runner died of irregular heartbeat - Mar 19, 2008
Contra Costa Times,Elite runner Ryan Shay died of an irregular heartbeat due to an enlarged heart after collapsing during the US Olympic men's marathon trials,
Turmeric Compound Repairs Heart, Reduces Risk - Feb 29, 2008
HeartZine,The researchers found that curcumin, a compound found in the spice turmeric, can bring an enlarged heart back to comparatively normal size and also lower
Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks - Feb 27, 2008
U.S. News & World Report,...for pancreatic and colorectal cancer are yielding promising results, according to the study. The American Heart Association has more about enlarged heart.
Starting Lines - Mar 19, 2008
Hartford Courant,Elite runner Ryan Shay died of an irregular heartbeat because of an enlarged heart after collapsing during the US men's marathon Olympic trials,
Lee plays big for Western Kentucky, fallen teammate - Mar 23, 2008
CBSSports.comThey said the cause was an enlarged heart. As Lee continued to grow and mature as a player, he now played for two, himself and the friend he already knew
Medical Examiner: Marathon Runner Died Of Natural Causes - Mar 19, 2008
NY1,Elite runner Ryan Shay had an enlarged heart and irregular heartbeat. The 28-year-old was competing for a spot on the US Men's Olympic Marathon Team last
They call him `Death Row Messiah' - Mar 23, 2008
Charlotte Observer,Bourne hopes to donate his heart, post-execution, to Elizabeth's sister Claire, suffering from an enlarged heart cavity. In order for the donation to be
Elite marathon runner died of cardiac arrythmia - Mar 19, 2008
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription),As previously reported, Shay had an enlarged heart, and the testing that followed his death showed scarring, or fibrosis, in the heart tissue.
Raiders, CB Hall appear close to sealing deal - Mar 19, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle,Ryan Shay died of an irregular heartbeat because of an enlarged heart after collapsing during the US men's marathon Olympic trials, the New York City
Marathoner Shay's death ruled due to natural causes. - Mar 18, 2008
Chicago Tribune,3 US Olympic marathon trials was because of natural causes linked to an irregular heartbeat and an enlarged heart, the New York City Medical Examiner's
Life-saving transplant is a tale of an 'honorable heart' - Mar 21, 2008
Sauk Valley Newspapers,Troy has a genetic problem that caused an irregular heartbeat and eventually an enlarged heart. Troy's mother died at 51 from heart ailments;
Losing leg hasn’t broken iron will to compete - Mar 8, 2008
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,When she arrived at WakeMed, it was feared that Babcock had an enlarged heart, a thickening of the heart muscle. Silver says the condition is more common
First US Implant of Heart Device - Mar 20, 2008
HealthNewsDigest.com,...“The concept of this device is to decrease the size of an abnormally enlarged heart with the hope of improving the patient’s symptoms such as shortness of
Events that led up to man’s death at hospital at issue in Collier ... - Mar 20, 2008
Marconews (subscription),...complained of other ailments but not chest pain, that he had an enlarged heart and a drop in his potassium level led him to go into cardiac arrest.
Bad heart cited in man's death; Explanation made during an inquest - Mar 18, 2008
Sarnia Observer,Wayne "Bill" Anderson, 61, had a "severe" blockage of his three coronary arteries, an enlarged heart and an indication of past heart attacks,
Pet dog being kept alive with sex drug Viagra - Mar 20, 2008
Northampton Chronicle & Echo,...the impotency medication has given Talisker a "new lease of life" after the border collie developed a dangerously enlarged heart from a lung infection.
Sports Shorts - Mar 19, 2008
StarNewsOnline.com,A spokeswoman for the medical examiner, Ellen Borakove, said that Shay died of an irregular heartbeat due to an enlarged heart. His father, Joe Shay,
Tragic death should prompt reforms - Mar 19, 2008
Yahoo! SportsAccording to the American Heart Association, the most common cause of sudden death among all young athletes is an enlarged heart.
Taser shot cleared in death of driver - Mar 2, 2008
Modesto Bee,A forensic pathologist concluded that Abston's death was caused by cardiac arrhythmia from an enlarged heart, compounded by excited delirium with meth
Cal State swimmer died of a 'bad heart,' coroner says - Feb 29, 2008
Bakersfield Californian (subscription),An enlarged heart is common in athletes, said Dr. Marvin Derrick, cardiothorasic surgeon with California Cardiac Surgeons in Bakersfield.
LITTLE ROCK PARKVIEW TRAGEDY OPENS UP ANTHONY’S EYES - Mar 4, 2008
Pine Bluff Commercial,The cause of Hobbs’ death was an enlarged heart, professionally known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). “That was such a sad, sad situation,� Anthony
Colleges struggle balancing need of advanced heart screenings with ... - Feb 28, 2008
International Herald Tribune,About a quarter involved hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which causes an enlarged heart. Heart conditions can be exacerbated by rigorous exercise but don't
Lots of questions, not many answers in offseason deaths - Mar 18, 2008
Orlando Sentinel,An enlarged heart is the biggest cause of sudden death among young athletes, according to the American Heart Association. The NFL, NBA and NHL require heart
Staying Course Pays Off - Mar 18, 2008
Tampa Tribune,On May 9, 2005, Lee found out by cell phone his surrogate big brother had died because of an enlarged heart during a pickup basketball game back home in
April is National Donate Life Month - Mar 20, 2008
Lincolnton Journal,She endured 7 ½ years with an enlarged heart before receiving a heart transplant. "My new heart literally pumped life into my tired body and has inspired me
Town Hall meeting takes on drug abuse - Mar 21, 2008
Carlisle Sentinel,Thomas Hanniford had been running and working all day when he died, according to his mother, exacerbating a unknown enlarged heart condition.
Beware of stroke - Mar 7, 2008
Inquirer.net,Dilated cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart), heart valve disease (eg rheumatic heart disease) and congenital (present at birth) heart defects also increase
Alex Gordon carries Vanderbilt, brother's memory through tough times - Mar 12, 2008
The Canadian Press,Anthony had an enlarged heart, an undiagnosed condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and died. Alex's heart was crushed.
Teen Basketball Star Dies After Making Winning Shot - Mar 17, 2008
NBC 10.com,While the official cause of death is pending toxicology tests, Brown's family said doctors said the boy had an enlarged heart. "Shock, to say the least,
John Ritter's "Code Blue" - Mar 3, 2008
E! OnlineLotysch said he saw no signs of an enlarged heart, as charged by the Ritter family, and advised Ritter to follow up with a doctor about possible heart
‘Drug cylinders’ found in 27-year-old’s body - Mar 10, 2008
ic Wales,Mr Williams’s mother told the court that her son had been generally healthy but had been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and a hole-in-the-heart at the age
Pittsburgh prep star says he will announce his pick of college ... - Mar 18, 2008
Winston-Salem Journal,Shay, 28, died of an irregular heartbeat caused by an enlarged heart. His heart also had old scarring, but its cause could not be determined,
In husband's memory - Mar 8, 2008
San Jose Mercury News,Ryan told Alicia that he had an enlarged heart, which is not uncommon in elite athletes, but said he had been tested and was not believed to be a health
A new heart was Arlington boy's only shot - Mar 8, 2008
HeraldNet,Tests determined that he had restrictive cardio myopathy, or an enlarged heart, caused by a mutation in one of his genes that tell the body how to make
Review Finds the Herb Hawthorn Can Boost Heart Health - Mar 7, 2008
Natural News.com,...herbalists have used the herb hawthorn as a cardiac tonic and considered it valuable for improvement of cardiac weakness, an enlarged heart, angina,
Odds against teens having a heart attack - Mar 7, 2008
KHOU,One of every 500 people has an enlarged heart, which means in a high school with 3000 students, at least six have a pre-existing heart condition that could
New Website has a Million Good Reasons to Advertise - Mar 20, 2008
ITNews,Cardiomyopathy, sometimes known as an enlarged heart, is not caused by athletic training but can be caused for example by having had a virus.
Alcohol: the facts - Mar 13, 2008
Cayman Net News,Heavy alcohol use is an important factor in causing high blood pressure and an enlarged heart, which increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
A grateful heart - Mar 4, 2008
St. Petersburg Times,Cooper had waited two years on a heart transplant list, looking to get a new one to replace his enlarged heart. And just as he had given up hope,
Sports Briefs - Mar 19, 2008
Dubuque Telegraph Herald,NEW YORK -- Elite runner Ryan Shay died of an irregular heartbeat due to an enlarged heart after collapsing during the US men's marathon Olympic trials,
How the Oscars impeded organ transplants - Feb 26, 2008
Globe and Mail,...two weeks after he was placed on a waiting list, will help him get back to the active lifestyle he was forced to give up because of his enlarged heart.
Support network for heart failure patients growing strong - Mar 5, 2008
Coon Rapids Herald,His lungs had filled with fluid as the result of an enlarged heart that was not working properly. He was diagnosed with heart failure.
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