A Cleveland Clinic study shows that 5 to 10 percent of surgically induced weight loss is associated with improved life expectancy and cardiovascular health. In comparison, about 20 percent weight loss is necessary to observe ...
Sep 23, 2020
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(HealthDay)—The COVID-19 pandemic has shown a spotlight on disparities in the U.S. health care system. But the issues are longstanding, and—as one large study illustrates—extend into a common elective surgery.
Sep 18, 2020
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Babies who have life-saving surgery for congenital heart problems within the first month of life face a lifelong risk of chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure, according to new research led by University of Alberta ...
Sep 16, 2020
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Like many first-time moms, Stephanie Tawata was anxiously navigating the ups and downs of a newborn.
Sep 8, 2020
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Steps for reducing the risk of stroke in patients undergoing heart surgery are detailed in a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement, "Considerations for Reduction of Risk of Perioperative Stroke for Adult Patients ...
Aug 26, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Persistent opioid use is a common concern after cardiac surgery, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Cardiology.
Aug 11, 2020
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Patients with obesity are at higher risk of developing heart failure. And yet, many obese patients face obstacles to getting heart transplants, as recovery is considered to be more challenging and risky in individuals with ...
Jul 27, 2020
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The largest study on opium use and outcomes after bypass surgery has found that it is linked with more deaths and heart attacks, in contrast to widely held beliefs. The research is published today in the European Journal ...
Jul 17, 2020
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Trouble sleeping after heart bypass surgery? Morning walks are the solution, according to research presented today on ACNAP Essentials 4 You, a scientific platform of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Jul 3, 2020
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In May 2016, Angela Grinstead Ahmad took her 6-year-old son, Alec Ahmad, for a routine checkup.
Jun 29, 2020
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