Cardiology
Former diving champ nearly missed signs of heart valve disease
Len Rapkins can barely remember a time when he wasn't fit.
Jul 2, 2018
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Cardiology
Previous stroke tied to higher risks in aortic valve replacement
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), previous stroke is a risk factor for recurrent ischemic stroke and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a study published ...
Apr 27, 2018
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Cardiology
How black cardiologists are combating a heart problem affecting millions
Doctors and African-American communities are obligated to learn more about heart valve disease and the lifesaving procedures available to treat it, according to a report from the Association of Black Cardiologists.
Apr 26, 2018
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Cardiology
Rapid deployment valve for aortic stenosis ups stroke risk
(HealthDay)—For patients with aortic valve stenosis, treatment with a rapid deployment valve (RDV) is associated with increased rates of new-onset pacemaker implantation and disabling stroke, compared with conventional ...
Apr 13, 2018
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Cardiology
New technique makes heart valve replacement safer for some high-risk patients
Scientists have developed a novel technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication. The method, called Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop ...
Apr 2, 2018
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Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery for lower back pain is costly, unsupported by evidence
Back pain affects one in four Australians. It's so common, nearly all of us (about 85%) will have at least one episode at some stage of our lives. It's one of the most common reasons to visit a GP and the main health condition ...
Feb 20, 2018
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Cardiology
AHA names top heart disease and stroke research advances of 2017
New medicines to fight heart disease, updated guidelines for strokes and high blood pressure, and research into genome editing are among the top heart disease and stroke advances in 2017, according to the American Heart Association ...
Feb 8, 2018
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Cardiology
Impaired survival with LVEF below 60 percent in aortic stenosis
(HealthDay)—For patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below 60 percent is associated with impaired survival, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in JACC: Cardiovascular ...
Jan 5, 2018
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Diabetes
Incretin tied to better outcomes in NOCS-diabetes
(HealthDay)—Incretin treatment appears to improve non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and non-obstructive coronary artery stenosis (NOCS), according to a study published ...
Oct 29, 2017
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Surgery
Study identifies genetic clues to spinal stenosis
A new study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research indicates that certain genetic changes are linked with an increased risk of developing lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the open spaces in the lower spine ...
Oct 13, 2017
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