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Some Arteries Opened Safely Without Heparin
Health
- October 9, 2008
But Italian researchers warn only the lowest-risk patients can benefit
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Blacks at Higher Risk for Brain Lesions Causing Stroke
Health
- October 8, 2008
They had 32% more microbleeds in several different areas, study finds
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Blood Cell Genes May Signal Heart Disease
Health
- October 8, 2008
Small study finds their levels correlate with cardiovascular trouble
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Group Urges Depression Screening for Heart Patients
Health
- October 1, 2008
They face twice the risk of second cardiac event 1 to 2 years later
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Beta Blockers May Cut Mortality in COPD Patients After Surgery
Health
- October 1, 2008
Preoperative use was well-tolerated without adverse respiratory effects, study finds
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Blood Thinner Linked to Increased Brain Bleeding
Health
- September 29, 2008
That raises risk of death from hemorrhagic stroke, researchers say
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Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure
Health
- September 26, 2008
Estimates of fluid in body compared favorably to results of invasive procedure, study finds
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Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
Health
- September 25, 2008
Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems
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Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size
Health
- September 25, 2008
Those greater than 13 millimeters in width twice as likely to burst, study finds
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Surgery Unneeded in Most Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Cases
Health
- September 25, 2008
Study says drug therapy better option for 95% of patients, since stroke risk is low
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Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack
Health
- September 24, 2008
Death rate lower than for bare-metal devices, study shows
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Angioplasty Not Cost-Effective for Chronic Coronary Disease
Health
- September 24, 2008
Study finds it could add $10,000 to treatment 'without significant gain' in quality of life
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Chocolate Helps Heart Stay Healthy
Science
- September 23, 2008
Some 6.7 grams of dark chocolate daily could fend off heart disease.
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Stroke Prevalence Higher, Deadlier Among American Indians
Health
- September 23, 2008
More smoking, hypertension, diabetes may explain statistics, study says
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Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk
Health
- September 22, 2008
Patients on statin medications 30% more likely to experience trouble, study finds
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Women's Peripheral Artery Disease Tied to Secondhand Smoke
Health
- September 22, 2008
They face 69% increased risk for heart disease, 56% risk of ischemic stroke, study finds
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Health Buzz: FDA Blocks Generic Drugs and Other Health News
Health
- September 17, 2008
Bisphenol A's link to heart disease and diabetes, estrogen and your skin, and sex and your health.
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3-D MRI Helps Detect Patients at High Risk for Stroke
Health
- September 16, 2008
Technique accurately found bleeding within walls of diseased carotid arteries
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Heart Disease, Diabetes Linked to Chemical in Plastics
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Health
- September 16, 2008
Research on bisphenol A fuels calls for a ban on the chemical's use in hard plastics and metal cans.
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Survival Rate Little Changed With Aortic Valve Disorder
Health
- September 16, 2008
Young adults with the common congenital heart defect don't have worse outcomes, study says
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Too Few People Know Symptoms of Heart Trouble
Health
- September 13, 2008
And that lack of knowledge could cost you your life
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Health Buzz: Expected Primary Care Shortage and Other Health News
Health
- September 10, 2008
Air pollution and heart disease, colon cancer treatment troubles, and a campaign against MRSA.
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2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing
Health
- September 6, 2008
Angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy successful in preventing ipsilateral stroke
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Cholesterol Drugs Lower Stroke Risk in Older People
Health
- September 3, 2008
Atorvastatin as beneficial in those over 65 as in younger patients, study says
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Drug Given 24 Hours After Stroke Helps Repair Brain Tissue
Health
- September 3, 2008
Bryostatin may also work in patients with Alzheimer's and traumatic injury, study says
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