
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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Potential Genetic Drivers Behind Male Heart Disease Risk
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New Molecular-Level Understanding of the Brain's Recovery After Stroke
June 13, 2013 A specific MicroRNA, a short set of RNA (ribonuclease) sequences, naturally packaged into minute (50 nanometers) lipid containers called exosomes, are released by stem cells after a stroke and ... > full story -
Small Lifestyle Changes May Have Big Impact on Reducing Stroke Risk
June 6, 2013 Making small lifestyle changes could reduce your risk of having a stroke, according to a new ... > full story -
Two Biomarkers Predict Increased Risk for 'Silent' Strokes
June 4, 2013 Two biomarkers being investigated as predictors of heart and vascular disease appear to indicate risk for "silent" strokes and other causes of mild brain damage that present no symptoms, report ... > full story -
Procedures Saving Limbs of More Peripheral Arterial Disease Patients
June 1, 2013 Peripheral arterial disease is a common circulation problem in which reduced blood flow can lead to complications that jeopardize the limbs, possibly even requiring amputation. Procedures known as ... > full story -
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Heal a Broken Heart
May 30, 2013 Procedures like angioplasty, stenting and bypass surgery may save lives, but they also cause excessive inflammation and scarring, which ultimately can lead to permanent disability and even death. A ... > full story -
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
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