Hula found to be a promising cardiac rehabilitation therapy
For the first time ever, researchers have determined the metabolic equivalent for hula in a study that shows the Native Hawaiian dance form can be an effective and engaging cardiac rehabilitation therapy.
Cardiology
Aug 31, 2012 |
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ER study shows drop in deaths after trauma injury
(HealthDay)—New research suggests that doctors are doing a better job of treating—and saving—emergency room patients whose injuries fall between mild and severe.
Surgery
Aug 29, 2012 |
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Women 40% less likely to die after TAVI than men
Women with severe aortic stenosis are 40% less likely to die after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) than men, reveals the latest data from the largest study to date of gender differences in outcomes after TAVI. ...
Cardiology
Aug 28, 2012 |
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PRAGUE-12 trial: Randomized open multicenter study
The PRAGUE-12 trial is a randomized open multicenter study comparing cardiac surgery with MAZE versus cardiac surgery without MAZE in patients with coronary and/or valvular heart disease and with atrial fibrillation.
Cardiology
Aug 28, 2012 |
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Early use of stents better than medical therapy alone for certain patients
For patients with stable coronary artery disease who have at least one narrowed blood vessel that compromises flow to the heart, medical therapy alone leads to a significantly higher risk of hospitalization and the urgent ...
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Aug 28, 2012 |
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Effect of MitraClip therapy on mitral regurgitation
The percutaneous catheter-based treatment of mitral regurgitation with the MitraClip system improves symptoms and cardiac function at one-year, according to results of a prospective observational study presented here today ...
Cardiology
Aug 27, 2012 |
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Anti-clotting drugs yield similar results
The first trial to study patients with acute coronary syndrome who do not undergo coronary stenting or bypass surgery found no significant difference between two anti-clotting drugs – prasugrel and clopidogrel – in preventing ...
Cardiology
Aug 26, 2012 |
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UCLA uses new device to replace aortic valve in patients who can't have open-heart surgery
(Medical Xpress) -- UCLA has performed its first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), using a new device approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to replace an aortic valve ...
Cardiology
Aug 16, 2012 |
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Concerns over minimally invasive heart valve surgery
A new type of heart valve surgery known as transcatheter aortic valve implantation "cannot be justified on medical or cost effectiveness grounds" warn experts in a paper published in BMJ today.
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Jul 31, 2012 |
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Adult stem cells from liposuction used to create blood vessels in the lab
Adult stem cells extracted during liposuction can be used to grow healthy new small-diameter blood vessels for use in heart bypass surgery and other procedures, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Cardiology
Jul 25, 2012 |
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Scientists first to see trafficking of immune cells in beating heart
Blood flow to the heart often is interrupted during a heart attack or cardiac surgery. But when blood flow resumes, the heart may still falter. That's because collateral damage can occur as blood re-enters ...
Medical research
Jul 11, 2012 |
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Taking tissue regeneration beyond the state-of-the-art
The University of Nottingham has begun the search for a new class of injectable materials that will stimulate stem cells to regenerate damaged tissue in degenerative and age related disorders of the bone, muscle and heart.
Medical research
Jul 06, 2012 |
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Blood test predicts death from heart problems after surgery
(Medical Xpress) -- A blood test can predict whether patients are likely to die of a heart attack in the month after surgery, according to an international study involving thousands of patients.
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Jul 04, 2012 |
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New technique to improve blood flow in children born with one functional ventricle shows promise in pilot study
(Medical Xpress) -- Two in every thousand babies born in the United States start life with just one functional ventricle, or pumping chamber, instead of the normal two. These babies typically undergo a series ...
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Jul 03, 2012 |
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Quick-reversal method may be at hand for new blood thinner
(HealthDay) -- Newer blood-thinning drugs sometimes have one drawback: In cases where they trigger bleeding, their effects can be tough to reverse compared to the standard anticoagulant, warfarin.
Medications
Jun 20, 2012 |
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