It has been known for some time that following a healthy diet is crucial for your heart and overall health of your body. Recent reports are confirming that a healthy diet is one of the best ways to fight heart disease.

Eating healthy is beneficial to your body in so many ways. The next time you go grocery shopping make sure to take a look at the label on the item you are purchasing and look for the following information:

• Serving Size - Check to see the size of a single serving and how many servings are in the package
• Check the total Calories per serving- Portion sizes often are not what you think, check to see how much food you are really consuming
• Check to make sure you are getting enough nutrients - You want to get 100 percent of the fiber, vitamins and other nutrients you need every day
• Limit certain nutrients- Make sure to limit your that amount of saturated fat and trans fat you consume each day

For more information about a diet plan that works for you and other heart attack prevention steps you can take contact your doctor today.

Recent reports have found that women with gout are at a greater risk for heart attack than men who suffer from the disease. Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis. It occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body. For most individuals the first attack of gout occurs in the big toe. The attack often wakes a person from sleep. The toe is very sore, red, warm, and swollen. Gout can also cause:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Redness
• Heat
• Stiffness in joints.

In the past research has proven that men who suffer from the disease are at a higher risk for heart attack but little information was known about the effects of the disease on women. Recent reports confirm that women who suffer from grout have a much higher risk of having a heart attack than men. If you have any question about gout or any other heart attack causes contact your doctor for more information today.

A heart attack can occur for a variety of reasons. The best way to prevent a heart attack is by having regular check ups with your doctor and by trying to live a healthy lifestyle.  Below are some common factors that can contribute to an increased risk for heart attack:

• persons with inherited hypertension (high blood pressure)
• persons with a family history of heart disease (especially with onset before age 55)
• persons with type 1 diabetes
• people who are under a lot of stress
• people who drink too much alcohol
• persons overweight by 30 percent or more
• persons who eat a diet high in saturated fat

If you feel you have a higher risk for any of these heart attack causes contact your doctor for more information.

Cholesterol is one of those terms that it seems everyone has heard of but no one really understands what it is about. Understanding cholesterol and the impact it can have on your body and heart are important.

Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all of your body’s cells. Having cholesterol is normal and an important part of a healthy body. Cholesterol is used for producing cell membranes and some hormones along with other needed bodily functions. It is important to remember however that too much cholesterol in the blood can lead to coronary heart disease which can lead to a heart attack.

It is important that you know your cholesterol level. If you are not sure of your cholesterol level contact your doctor today for more information. There are numerous steps that can be taken to lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attack.  Some of these steps include:

• eat foods low in cholesterol
• eat foods low in saturated fat and free of trans fat
• maintain a healthy weight
• exercise on a regular basis

For more information about cholesterol and other heart attack causes contact a doctor today.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a disease that effects millions of Americans today. Most people are not aware that they are suffering from high blood pressure. It is important to be aware of your blood pressure level because high blood pressure can result in stroke, heart attack and death if not treated properly.

Contrary to what most people think, high blood pressure does not just affect people who are tense, stressed or nervous. It can affect anyone and is not based on personality traits such as those listed above.

Every wondered what exactly blood pressure is? Well it is important to remember that your body needs oxygen to survive. The body carries oxygen through blood. When the heart beats it creates pressure that will push blood through various arteries and veins, also known as blood vessels and capillaries. Blood pressure is the result of two forces. The first force occurs as blood pumps out of the heart and into the arteries that are part of the circulatory system. The second force is created as the heart rests between heart beats.

Healthy arteries are made of muscle and a semi-flexible tissue that stretches when the heart pumps blood through them. The more forcefully that the blood pumps results in the arteries stretching more to allow blood to flow easily. Overtime if these tissues continue to stretch it will create problems such as:

• Vascular Weakness
• Vascular Scarring
• Increased Risk of Blood Clots
• Increased Plaque Build
• Tissue and Organ Damage From Narrowed and Blocked Arteries

There are many different heart attack causes. Some of these causes are more common than others and some can be prevented while others can not. If you have a history of heart attack in your family or have conditions such as high blood pressure, taking the steps to help work towards preventing a heart attack can be life saving. Working towards prevention early and often is also beneficial for your heart and overall health. It is important to remember that you are the one who needs to take control of things like exercising and eating healthy which contribute to an overall healthy body. So take control of your health today and contact a doctor for more information about steps you can take to prevent a heart attack from happening to you.

For a long time it has been known that stress can effect the heart and lead to a heart attack. It is one of many heart attack causes that we can work to prevent.  Stress is a normal part of life for everyone. Unfortunately, if it is left un-managed, stress can lead to other problems besides a heart attack including emotional, psychological and physical problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains or irregular heart beats.

There are numerous different things that you can do to help manage stress. One of the main things that you can do is make sure that you are getting enough sleep. Most individuals don’t realize how important sleep is for your body. Adults should try to get in between seven and eight hours of sleep each night. Another factor that is beneficial at reducing stress is exercising.  When we exercise our body releases more endorphins, which are the brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters. Exercising is also a great distraction to stress in our lives. When you are running around in the middle of a football game there is hardly anytime to think about something bothering you at work.

Heart attacks in middle aged women are on the rise according to recent reports.  Heart attacks have often been associated mainly with men but this is proving to be false more and more often. Heart attack causes can often be different for men and women. One of the main reasons that heart attacks in middle aged women are increasing is because obesity in this age group is also increasing. Some experts feel the two are linked together. This theory helps to prove the importance of living an overall healthy lifestyle. Eating right and exercising on a regular basis can help reduce the risk of not only heart attacks but other important health concerns.

InfraReDx to showcase the LipiScan™ Coronary Imaging System at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s (CRF) annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific meeting

Results of Initial Clinical Experience with a Novel Spectroscopy Catheter that can Identify Lipid-Core Coronary Plaques to be presented at TCT 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 11th  2009 –Burlington, MA

InfraReDx today announced its preliminary schedule of events at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s (CRF) annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific meeting, scheduled from Monday, September 21st to Friday, September 25th, in San Francisco, CA. at the Moscone Center. This scientific meeting is one of the world’s largest events for those performing cardiac diagnostics and interventions.

The LipiScan™ Coronary Imaging System will be displayed in the “Emerging Technologies” section at booth # 2410.   Schedule of InfraReDx Events at TCT 2009 are as follows:

Monday, September 21st

On behalf of Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Dr. James Muller, founder and CEO of InfraReDx, has been invited to participate as a guest speaker titled:

“Vulnerable Plaque: Emerging Directions for Diagnosis and Treatment: Near Infrared Spectroscopy I: Technology and validation.”

• 2:40 pm in room # 130 at the Moscone Center.

Friday, September 25th

InfraReDx sponsored Breakfast Symposium:

“Beyond Angiography:  NIR Spectroscopy and Other Methods for Plaque Characterization.”

• 6:30 am Breakfast, 7:00 am Symposium in room #120 at the Moscone Center. Presenters include: Dr. Cindy Grines (Beaumont Hospital), Dr. Gregg W. Stone (Presbyterian/Columbia), Dr. Emmanouil Brilakis (Dallas VA), Dr. Brijeshwar Maini (Moffitt Heart and Vascular), Dr. Patrick Serruys (Erasmus Medical Center), and Dr. James E. Muller (InfraReDx).

About InfraReDx, Inc.
InfraReDx, Inc., headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, was founded in 1998 and is a privately-funded medical device company developing a fiber-optic, catheter-based, near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy system to identify and characterize vulnerable plaque in the coronary arteries. For more information, visit www.infraredx.com.

About TCT 2009
TCT is organized by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, which is dedicated to research and education in the broad subspecialty of interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. The TCT meeting is the primary annual meeting for the world-wide interventional cardiology community. For more information, visit www.tctconference.com

Company Contacts:

Dr. Muller Contact:                         Investor Contact:                             Media Contact:
Carolyn Rogers                                 Jeff Mazur                                            Jim Dillon
InfraReDx, Inc.                                 InfraReDx, Inc.                                 InfraReDx, Inc.
(781) 345-9644                                (781) 345-9626                                (781) 345-9679
crogers@infraredx.com                jmazur@infraredx.com                jdillon@infraredx.com

Eat A Fraction Of The Serving
Americans are known all over the world to have enormous portions at meal time. Whether you are in a restaurant or having dinner at home, the amount of food on your plate contributes greatly to the risk your body faces for vulnerable plaque and heart attack sings. It is best to look at your hand when measuring your portions. For example, take the size of your fist, this should be the size of your fruit portion. Vegetables or complex carbohydrates should fit cupped in your hand. Meats and proteins should be the flat of your palm.

Fruits And Vegetables
Your number one food group should be fruits and vegetables. These foods have antioxidants and help lower bad cholesterol. Eating more of them helps provide benefits that may prevents heart attack causes. Fruits and vegetables also as a whole contain less fat than other foods and some people believe them to be easier for your body to digest.

Fish Two Times
Fish is the best heart healthy item of protein in your diet. You should have 2 servings a week. It is low in saturated fat and has high levels of triglycerides. It may also lower your cholesterol and prevent **heart attack causes. Salmon, tuna, trout, sardines and mackerel are all high in omega-3 fatty acids. These servings should be broiled, baked, sauteed or grilled, never ever fry!

Whole Grain Goodness
Fiber and complex carbs in whole grain can help you feel full and help your body process foods. You become less tempted to overeat if you have a full feeling and these carbs can also help with the prevention of heart attack signs.

Nutty!
Snacks like nuts such as almonds are great for your body. They contain antioxidants and omega-3s. Make sure to choose the right nuts though. Some are high in fats and that is not a snack you want to eat when trying to prevent heart attack signs.

Good Fats
Make sure the only fats in your diet are unsaturated fats. You should also only have about 25 to 35 % of your calories come from unsaturated fats. Fats such as olive oil, safflower oil, and canola oil are all beneficial, but in moderation of course.