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Heading Circulatory Disease Off At The Pass
Researchers have devised an
ultrasound imaging technique
that picks up subtle early
evidence of peripheral
arterial disease that
current conventional tests
... > full story
It's Neck-and-neck Down The Long Stretch For 2 Stroke-prevention Procedures
Like horses running down the
long stretch of a race
track, two different
artery-opening treatments
appear to be running
... > full story
New Potential Drug Target For The Treatment Of Atherosclerosis
A nuclear receptor protein,
known for controlling the
ability of cells to burn
fat, also exerts powerful
anti-inflammatory effects in
... > full story
Study Locates Cholesterol Genes; Finds Surprises About Good, Bad Cholesterol
An international study of
20,000 people found seven
new genes that influence
blood cholesterol levels, a
major factor in heart
... > full story
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Still Puzzling: Best Care For The Frail And Elderly With Coronary Artery Disease
July 22, 2008 — Patients treated solely with medications after suffering from chest pain, heart attack or coronary artery disease are more likely to die during the first year following their initial hospitalization. ... > full story -
Guidelines Highlight Key Differences Between Child And Adult Stroke
July 21, 2008 — This is the first guidance on stroke in children from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke risk, symptoms and treatment in children are different from those in adults. ... > full story -
Too Much, Too Little Sleep Increases Ischemic Risk In Postmenopausal Women
July 21, 2008 — Sleeping nine hours or more a night significantly increases the risk for ischemic stroke among post menopausal women. Sleeping less than 6 hours showed a modest increase risk of stroke, but was ... > full story -
Young Adults With Prehypertension Are More Likely To Have Atherosclerosis Later In Life
July 17, 2008 — Prehypertension during young adulthood is common and is associated with coronary atherosclerosis, according to a new study. The findings suggest that young adults should try to keep their blood ... > full story -
Human Fats: A Link Between Leprosy And Atherosclerosis?
July 17, 2008 — Leprosy is caused by the microbe Mycobacterium leprae, which lives inside cells and survives by both evading the immune system and using human fat molecules (lipids) to promote its growth and ... > full story -
Administering Heparin Soon After Stroke Can Increase Risk Of Serious Bleeding
July 16, 2008 — The common practice of administering heparin soon after cardioembolic stroke is associated with an increased risk for serious bleeding, according to an article in the Archives of Neurology. However, ... > full story -
Diabetes Could Be A Hidden Condition For Heart Disease Patients
July 15, 2008 — Diabetes could be a hidden condition for some patients with coronary heart disease. Researchers found high levels of oxidative stress in people with coronary heart disease, previously thought to be a ... > full story -
Alaskan Eskimos' High Rates Of Artery Plaque Could Be From High Smoking
July 14, 2008 — Alaskan Inuit people have higher rates of fatty-plaque lined arteries than other Americans, possibly because they smoke more and are increasing other unhealthy behaviors. An observational population ... > full story -
Alcohol's Impact On Heart And Stroke Risk May Differ For Men, Women
July 13, 2008 — Heart and stroke risks associated with alcohol use differ among Japanese men and women. Women with light alcohol consumption had a small decrease in heart disease death risk; heavy alcohol users had ... > full story -
Kidney Disease Linked To Lower Medication Use After Heart Attack
July 9, 2008 — Patients with kidney disease -- especially end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis -- are less likely to receive recommended medications after a heart attack, reports a new ... > full story
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