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Antibody-Coated Stents: Indication of Disadvantages
November 14, 2012 If coronary vessels have to be widened or opened, a vascular support (stent) is usually inserted. If this stent is coated with antibodies instead of drugs, the risk of subsequent myocardial ... > full story -
Life-Saving Role of Heart Attack Centres Confirmed in New Study
November 13, 2012 Recent studies questioning the role of specialist heart attack centres produced misleading results because doctors tend to send the sickest patients to have the best care, according to new ... > full story -
Autoimmune Disease Linked to Pregnancy Loss, Stroke More Often Than You’d Expect
November 11, 2012 A new study provides the first estimates of the prevalence of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients suffering from pregnancy loss, stroke, myocardial infarction and deep vein ... > full story -
Autoantibodies Could Be a Warning Sign for Cardiovascular Disease in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis
November 11, 2012 The presence of autoantibodies in the blood may be connected to a higher risk of the development of cardiovascular disease, not just in individuals with diagnosed autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid ... > full story -
Total Hip Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Stroke, Study Suggests
November 9, 2012 An international study has shown people who undergo a total hip replacement are at a higher risk of a stroke in the first two weeks after ... > full story -
New Aspect of Platelet Behavior in Heart Attacks Revealed: Clots Can Sense Blood Flow
November 7, 2012 Atherosclerosis involves the build up of fatty tissue within arterial walls, creating unstable structures known as plaques. These plaques grow until they burst, rupturing the wall and causing the ... > full story -
75 Percent of Patients Taking Popular Blood-Thinners on Wrong Dose: Millions at Risk for Uncontrolled Bleeding or Blood Clots
November 6, 2012 Cardiology researchers have found that approximately 75 percent of patients taking two common blood-thinning drugs may be receiving the wrong dosage levels, according to a new study. This could put ... > full story -
Some Heart Patients May Respond Differently to Anti-Platelet Drugs
November 5, 2012 The cause of heart attacks or strokes among some patients treated with anti-platelet drugs may be different than for patients who have undergone surgical procedures to restore blood flow, according ... > full story -
Daily Multivitamin Use Among Men Does Not Reduce Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events, Study Suggests
November 5, 2012 In a randomized study that included nearly 15,000 male physicians who were middle-aged or older, daily multivitamin use for more than 10 years of treatment and follow-up did not result in a reduction ... > full story -
Regular Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Dementia in Older People
November 1, 2012 Regular physical activity may help older people reduce their chances of getting ... > full story
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