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Increased Prevalence of Stroke Hospitalizations Seen in Teens and Young Adults
September 1, 2011 — Ischemic stroke hospitalization rates in adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 44 increased up to 37% between 1995 and 2008 according to a new study. Researchers report an increase in the ... > full story -
Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy Safe for Acute Stroke, Study Suggests
August 31, 2011 — Using a patient's own bone marrow stem cells to treat acute stroke is feasible and safe, according to the results of a ground-breaking Phase I ... > full story -
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Balloon Pump Use Prior to Angioplasty Does Not Reduce Heart Muscle Damage, Study Shows
August 30, 2011 — Inserting intra-aortic balloon pumps prior to angioplasty in patients with acute myocardial infarction does not reduce the scope of heart muscle damage, a condition referred to as infarct size, ... > full story -
Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: Scientists Predict Risk for Life-Threatening Arrhythmias
August 29, 2011 — Researchers in Germany have developed a method to identify a subgroup of patients with myocardial infarction who are at increased risk for sudden cardiac death. Using cardiac magnetic resonance ... > full story -
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Atherosclerosis Is Not Limited to the Heart
August 26, 2011 — New guidelines on peripheral artery diseases have been written. The guidelines address all aspects – with the exception of the aorta – of peripheral atherosclerotic disease, including ... > full story -
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Heart Attack Patients Winning the Race to Angioplasty Treatment, U.S. Study Finds
August 22, 2011 — Almost all heart attack patients who need the emergency artery-opening procedure known as angioplasty are receiving it within 90 minutes of being admitted to the hospital, a marked improvement from ... > full storyMore: -
Coronary Artery Stenting Viable Palliative Option for Infants and Toddlers
August 22, 2011 — Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is not a generally accepted option for infants or toddlers with acute coronary syndrome. However, a new report has found coronary stent implantation to be a ... > full story -
Coronary Calcium Beats C-Reactive Protein for Predicting Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Finds
August 18, 2011 — The presence of calcium in coronary arteries is a much better predictor of heart attack and stroke than C-reactive protein among people with normal levels of LDL cholesterol, according to a study of ... > full story -
Better Diagnostics Could Reduce Risky Surgery for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis
August 17, 2011 — New research has shown that using 3-D ultrasound to identify ulcers in the carotid arteries is an effective way to pinpoint the small number of high-risk patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis ... > full story -
Fat Around Heart May Be Early Indicator of Coronary Disease
August 16, 2011 — Researchers have found more evidence supporting the role of fat around the heart in promoting atherosclerosis, according to a new study. New results from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis ... > full story
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