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Megan Johnson
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Health - November 5, 2009
4 ways to stop stressing out your kids; experimental new HPV vaccine may halt vulvar cancer.
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Docs May Be Overdoing Some Invasive Procedures
Health - October 16, 2009
For certain patients with renal artery stenosis, medication may be enough, researchers say
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Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review
Health - September 28, 2009
Cardiologists looking at new generation of drugs as Plavix trial shows double dosage best for angioplasty
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Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery
Health - September 23, 2009
Timing has no effect on outcome, study finds
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Sometimes Angioplasty Can Wait
Health - September 1, 2009
Artery-opening procedure can be done up to 21 hours with milder heart attacks, study shows
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Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery
Health - August 28, 2009
British study finds a reduced risk of stroke afterwards
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Stenting a Good Option for Left Main Heart Artery
Health - August 19, 2009
As effective as standard of bypass surgery, Polish study finds
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Special Stem Cells Build 'Biological Bypass'
Health - August 17, 2009
In dog study, researchers saw new human coronary arteries form
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Calcium Scan of Arteries Helps Spot Big Trouble
Health - July 29, 2009
Study shows it predicts severe events in those with known heart disease
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Many Heart Attack Patients Not Referred to Cardiac Rehab
Health - July 27, 2009
Despite benefits, only slightly more than half get it, study shows
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Vein Removal Method Linked to Bypass Results
Health - July 15, 2009
More long-term problems seen with minimally invasive technique
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Effient Sanctioned for Angioplasty Patients
Health - July 10, 2009
To reduce the risk of blood clots
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'Easter Island' Drug Adds Years to Mice
Health - July 8, 2009
Prospects for extending human life remain unclear, researchers say
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Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks
Health - June 24, 2009
Canadian study shows better survival when compared to those who got clot-busting treatment
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Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
Health - June 17, 2009
Safe and effective in an 'all-comer population,' researchers say
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With Heart Attacks, Fast Treatment Matters
Health - May 20, 2009
The sooner angioplasty is done, the lower the death rate, study finds
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Racial Disparity Seen in Angioplasty Outcomes
Health - May 8, 2009
Black patients more likely to experience complications, study finds
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Fewer Heart Surgeries Needed as Technology Improves
Health - May 8, 2009
Better prevention methods, medical advances likely behind drop in bypass procedures
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Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination
Health - May 6, 2009
Patients with stents should discuss the use of these meds with their doctor, cardiac group says
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Irregular Heartbeat During Angioplasty Could Raise Death Risk
Health - May 5, 2009
It tripled the 3-month odds among heart attack patients, study found
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Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency
Health - May 1, 2009
A dose of a statin in time of crisis improved long-term outcomes, study found
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Abnormal Heartbeat After Bypass a Bad Sign
Health - April 24, 2009
Atrial fibrillation ups long-term risk of dying, researchers report
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No Increase in Clots With Drug-Eluting Stents
Health - March 29, 2009
Risk appears the same for bare metal or drug-eluting devices, study found
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Diabetics and Elderly May Fare Better With Bypass
Health - March 20, 2009
Study finds that for some groups, survival odds after angioplasty are not as great
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Drugs Before Stents for Stable Heart Disease, Study Says
Health - March 13, 2009
Most important, expert says, is to aggressively try to reduce risk factors
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