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Heart Attack: Drugs News



Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 14:00
Studies found warfarin, Plavix bested by latest anti-clotting alternatives.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Blood Disorders


No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug
Mon Nov 09, 2009, 17:00
Plavix helped men and women almost equally, study finds.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Drugs: Misc, Blood Disorders


Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 09:00
Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments.
News Topics : Research & Development, Obesity, Heart Attack: Drugs, Antibiotics, Alternative Medicine: Misc


Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 12:00
But expert says it could be that statins protect heart during infection.
News Topics : Infections: Misc, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Flu


Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
Fri Oct 02, 2009, 12:00
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Drugs: Misc, Aspirin


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


Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins
Tue Sep 22, 2009, 16:00
Drugs could help those who only have high levels of inflammation, experts say.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Drugs: Misc, Doctors, Cholesterol: Dietary


Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease
Mon Sep 14, 2009, 16:00
Surging obesity rates have reversed gains, and now less than 8% have no heart disease risk factor, study finds.
News Topics : Obesity, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke


U.S. Faces Shortage of Heart Surgeons
Thu Sep 10, 2009, 17:00
Too many aging Americans, too few new doctors spell trouble, experts say.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Doctors


Statins Before Vascular Surgery Cut Deaths, Complications
Wed Sep 02, 2009, 17:00
Problems halved in patients getting blood-vessel repairs done, study finds.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease


New Anti-Clotting Drug Beats Plavix
Mon Aug 31, 2009, 06:00
Brilinta prevents heart attacks and improves survival, researchers say.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease


Medication Review May Help With Heart Failure
Fri Aug 21, 2009, 12:00
Hospitalizations decline when doctors, pharmacists collaborate, study finds.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions, Doctors


Device May Offer Alternative to Warfarin for Arrhythmia
Fri Aug 14, 2009, 09:00
Implantation in people at risk for stroke could reduce medication use, study suggests.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Drugs: Misc


Men With Angina Do Worse Than Women
Thu Aug 06, 2009, 19:00
Doubled rate of heart attack, tripled rate of death seen in study.
News Topics : Men's Problems: Misc, Heart Attack: Symptoms / Warning Signs / Risks, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Angina


Less Aggressive Care for More Severe Heart Disease
Wed Aug 05, 2009, 14:00
Paradox found in guidelines study.
News Topics : Hospitals, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease


Injection May Heal Damaged Heart
Thu Jul 23, 2009, 12:00
In mouse study, injured tissue and coronary function are restored.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related: Angina


Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment
Tue Jun 30, 2009, 16:00
CRP, other disease-linked factors don't perform better than standard criteria, study finds.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure


Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Mon Jun 29, 2009, 16:00
Two new studies show effects on angina and mortality.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related: Angina, Depression, Anxiety


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


New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial
Wed Jun 17, 2009, 09:00
Lower doses safe and effective after heart attack and stroke.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Angina, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Blood Disorders

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Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals.

Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds.

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Angioplasty Outcomes May Vary Little Between Hospitals - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
In-hospital death rates didn't differ greatly between high- and low-volume centers, study found.







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