Cardiology
With symptoms blamed on stress, she pressed on and learned the truth
A few years after her first child was born, Nina Stanley began experiencing strange blood pressure spikes.
Apr 15, 2020
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Cardiology
Studies show stents and surgery no better than medication, lifestyle changes at reducing the risk for heart attack
Invasive procedures such as bypass surgery and stenting—commonly used to treat blocked arteries—are no better at reducing the risk for heart attack and death in patients with stable ischemic heart disease than medication ...
Mar 30, 2020
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Cardiology
Fewer veterans dying or requiring amputations for critically blocked leg arteries
Between 2005 and 2014, the number of veterans who were hospitalized, required amputation or died due to critical blockages in leg arteries declined, according to new research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular ...
Feb 13, 2020
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Cardiology
Intravenous drugs can often rapidly restore normal heart rhythm without sedation, shocks
A study published in The Lancet found that two ways of quickly restoring normal heart rhythm in patients with acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department are equally safe and effective.
Jan 30, 2020
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Cardiology
Only one in four Medicare patients participate in cardiac rehabilitation
Too few people covered by Medicare participated in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or acute heart event or surgery, particularly women, the elderly and non-white patients, according to new research ...
Jan 14, 2020
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Cardiology
Expensive device used in heart surgeries might pose dangers: Study
(HealthDay)—A pricey high-tech pump that maintains blood flow during heart procedures could be more dangerous to patients than its low-tech predecessor, a pair of new studies finds.
Nov 18, 2019
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Cardiology
Study casts doubt on angioplasty, bypass for many heart patients
Bypass operations, angioplasty and the placement of artery-opening stents: For decades, millions of Americans have undergone these expensive, invasive procedures to help treat clogged vessels.
Nov 18, 2019
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Cardiology
Less-invasive procedures to restore leg blood flow as good at avoiding amputation as open surgery
Less-invasive procedures to open severely-clogged leg arteries were as good at helping people survive and avoid amputation as more invasive open surgeries, according to a study reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality ...
Jul 30, 2019
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Medical research
Blood flow monitor could save lives
A tiny fibre-optic sensor has the potential to save lives in open heart surgery, and even during surgery on pre-term babies.
Jul 8, 2019
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Health
Why do people faint?
Maybe it's a bride standing in a hot chapel, or an exhausted runner after a race. It could be someone watching a medical procedure on television or a donor at a blood drive.
Jun 20, 2019
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