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New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:00
Getting patients to the right hospitals quickly is critical, experts say.
News Topics : Hospitals, Heart Bypass, Heart Attack: Symptoms / Warning Signs / Risks, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Angioplasty


Medical Tests Hit Heart Patients With High Doses of Radiation
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 14:00
Average amount more than five times higher than annual exposure outside hospital, study shows.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Radiation, Hospitals, CAT Scans, Angioplasty


Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 12:00
Hospitals less likely to follow guidelines for patients 80 and older, study finds.
News Topics : Nursing Homes / Elder Care, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Angioplasty, Aging: Misc


Docs May Be Overdoing Some Invasive Procedures
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 12:00
For certain patients with renal artery stenosis, medication may be enough, researchers say.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Kidney Problems: Misc, Angioplasty


Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review
Thu Oct 01, 2009, 10:31
Cardiologists looking at new generation of drugs as Plavix trial shows double dosage best for angioplasty.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Symptoms / Warning Signs / Risks, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Angioplasty


Sometimes Angioplasty Can Wait
Tue Sep 01, 2009, 17:00
Artery-opening procedure can be done up to 21 hours later with milder heart attacks, study shows.
News Topics : Hospitals, Heart Attack: Symptoms / Warning Signs / Risks, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Emergencies / First Aid, Angioplasty


Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery
Sun Aug 30, 2009, 18:58
British study finds a reduced risk of stroke afterwards.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Angioplasty


Stenting a Good Option for Left Main Heart Artery
Wed Aug 19, 2009, 17:00
As effective as standard of bypass surgery, Polish study finds.
News Topics : Heart Bypass, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Angioplasty


Effient Sanctioned for Angioplasty Patients
Fri Jul 10, 2009, 16:39
To reduce the risk of blood clots
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Angioplasty


'Easter Island' Drug Adds Years to Mice
Wed Jul 08, 2009, 14:00
Prospects for extending human life remain unclear, researchers say.
News Topics : Organ Transplants, Nursing Homes / Elder Care, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Angioplasty, Aging: Misc


Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks
Wed Jun 24, 2009, 17:00
Canadian study shows better survival when compared to those who got clot-busting treatment.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Symptoms / Warning Signs / Risks, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Angioplasty


With Heart Attacks, Fast Treatment Matters
Wed May 20, 2009, 09:00
The sooner angioplasty is done, the lower the death rate, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Hospitals, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Angioplasty


Racial Disparity Seen in Angioplasty Outcomes
Fri May 08, 2009, 12:00
Black patients more likely to experience complications, study finds.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Race, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Angioplasty


Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination
Wed May 06, 2009, 17:00
Patients with stents should discuss the use of these meds with their doctor, cardiac group says.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Gastrointestinal Problems, Digestion, Angioplasty


Irregular Heartbeat During Angioplasty Could Raise Death Risk
Tue May 05, 2009, 16:00
It tripled the 3-month odds among heart attack patients, study found.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Angioplasty


Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency
Fri May 01, 2009, 09:00
A dose of a statin in time of crisis improved long-term outcomes, study found.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Emergencies / First Aid, Angioplasty


No Increase in Clots With Drug-Eluting Stents
Mon Mar 30, 2009, 07:00
Risk appears the same for bare metal or drug-eluting devices, study found.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Angioplasty


Drugs Before Stents for Stable Heart Disease, Study Says
Fri Mar 13, 2009, 07:00
Most important, expert says, is to aggressively try to reduce risk factors.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Angioplasty


Angioplasty Via Wrist May Be Safer
Tue Jan 20, 2009, 14:00
It's seldom used but entails lower risk, speedier recovery, researchers say.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Angioplasty


Guidelines Unveiled for Treating Clogged Heart Arteries
Thu Jan 08, 2009, 19:00
A key deciding factor should be that benefits outweigh risks, experts say.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Insurance: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Drugs: Misc, Doctors, Angioplasty

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