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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Cardiologists Discover 'Pouch' in Heart That May Raise Stroke Risk

Cardiologists have found a pouchlike structure inside the heart's left atrial chamber that may be a potent source of stroke-causing blood clots. ...  > full story

Cost Effectiveness Of Blood Pressure Device Evaluated

For certain patient populations, an experimental device that lowers blood pressure may be a cost effective treatment. The implantable device, called ...  > full story

Champagne Is Good for Your Heart, Study Suggests -- But Only in Moderation

Research from the UK suggests that two glasses of champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers ...  > full story

Heart Disease Found in Egyptian Mummies

Hardening of the arteries has been detected in Egyptian mummies, some as old as 3,500 years, suggesting that the factors causing heart attack and stroke are not only modern ...  > full story
 

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