Heart stents may offer alternative to chest pain medication for angina patients
Some patients with chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart may benefit from having a stent implanted, instead of chest pain medications.
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Some patients with chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart may benefit from having a stent implanted, instead of chest pain medications.
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An experimental device that isolates blood flow to the brain has the potential to revolutionize brain research. The device redirects the brain's blood supply through a pump that maintains or adjusts a range of variables necessary ...
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Technology incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and electrocardiogram (EKG) testing for patients having a heart attack decreased the time to diagnose and send patients for treatment by almost 10 minutes, according to ...
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Blood tests are a common medical procedure, offering valuable insights into a person's health. Whether you're getting a routine check-up, diagnosing a medical condition or monitoring treatment progress, understanding the ...
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Eleven young firefighters went through a rigorous training exercise, carrying up to 40 pounds of gear over hilly terrain during a 45-minute training exercise in the California sun. Gloves, helmets, flashlights, goggles, and ...
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The health effects of fetal growth restriction (FGR) can last a lifetime, and the latest research from Hudson Institute is showing just how pervasive those effects can be on the cardiovascular system.
Nov 9, 2023
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Advances in non-invasive imaging have allowed clinicians to assess both the structure and function of coronary arteries. Investigators who recently used positron emission tomography and computed tomography imaging found that ...
Nov 3, 2023
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Nearly 40% of people experience syncope, or fainting spells, at least once in their lives. These brief losses of consciousness, whether brought by pain, fear, heat, hyperventilation or other causes, account for a significant ...
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Young patients from the Middle East and Gulf region presenting with acute coronary syndrome have a greater prevalence of risk factors, including smoking and high cholesterol compared to older patients also presenting with ...
Nov 1, 2023
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Plaque afflicts more than just teeth. A cholesterol-infused version of the stuff can also coat the inner lining of arteries, sometimes hardening and narrowing those canals to the point that oxygen-ferrying blood slows and ...
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