
Evaluating a New Way to Open Clogged Arteries
A new study analyzes the
potential usefulness of a
new treatment that combines
the benefits of angioplasty
balloons and drug-releasing
stents, but may pose fewer
... > full story

Depression Linked to Almost Doubled Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women
Depression among women 47-52
years old is associated with
an almost doubled risk of
stroke. Researchers call for
greater awareness of depres ... > full story

Accelerated Aging in Children: Promising Treatment for Progeria Within Reach
Pharmaceuticals that inhibit
a specific enzyme may be
useful in treating progeria,
or accelerated aging in
children. A new study
... > full story

New Link Between Heart Disease and Red Meat: New Understanding of Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Vegan, Vegetarian Diets
A compound abundant in red
meat and added as a
supplement to popular energy
drinks has been found to
promote atherosclerosis --
... > full story
- Evaluating a New Way to Open Clogged Arteries
- Depression Linked to Almost Doubled Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women
- Accelerated Aging in Children: Promising Treatment for Progeria Within Reach
- New Link Between Heart Disease and Red Meat: New Understanding of Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Vegan, Vegetarian Diets
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Costs to Treat Stroke in America May Double by 2030
May 22, 2013 Stroke costs are predicted to more than double in the next 20 years. Americans 45-64 years old are expected to have the highest increase in stroke ... > full story -
Antidepressant Reduces Stress-Induced Heart Condition
May 21, 2013 A drug commonly used to treat depression and anxiety may improve a stress-related heart condition in people with stable coronary heart disease, according to researchers at Duke ... > full story -
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Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Advanced Coronary Artery Disease Are Better Than Expected
May 15, 2013 Death rates associated with patients with refractory angina, or chronic chest pain, are lower than previously considered; therefore, physicians should focus on relieving the chest pain symptoms and ... > full story -
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Living Close to Major Road May Impair Kidney Function
May 13, 2013 Living close to a major road may impair kidney function -- itself a risk factor for heart disease and stroke -- and so help contribute to the known impact of air pollution on cardiovascular risk, ... > full story -
Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Death With Progressive Coronary Artery Calcium Buildup
May 2, 2013 Patients with increasing buildups of coronary artery calcium face a six-fold increase in risk of heart attack or death from heart ... > full story -
Five 'Sudden Symptoms' of Stroke: Recognizing These Could Save a Life – Even a Young Life
May 2, 2013 Quickly recognizing the signs of stroke and seeking immediate medical care from stroke specialists can minimize the effects of the disease or even save a life. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of ... > full story -
Zinc: The Goldilocks Metal for Bioabsorbable Stents?
April 30, 2013 Stents can be lifesavers, propping open blood vessels to allow for healthy blood flow. But the longer a stent is in the body, the greater the risk of side effects such as inflammation and clotting. ... > full story -
Teen Years May Be Critical in Later Stroke Risk
April 24, 2013 The teenage years may be a key period of vulnerability related to living in the "stroke belt" when it comes to future stroke risk, according to a new ... > full story -
Air Pollution and Hardening of Arteries
April 23, 2013 Long term exposure to air pollution may be linked to heart attacks and strokes by speeding up atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries", according to a new ... > full story -
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New Method to Assess Options for Heart-Disease Surgery
April 22, 2013 Researchers have developed a method of predicting which patients with heart disease would benefit more from surgery and which would benefit more from ... > full story
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