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- Warfarin and Aspirin Are Similar in Heart Failure Treatment, Study Suggests
- Clopidogrel With Aspirin Doesn't Prevent More Small Strokes, May Increase Risk of Bleeding and Death, Researchers Report
Posted February 2, 2012:
- Triglyceride Levels Predict Stroke Risk in Postmenopausal Women
- Elevated Glucose Associated With Undetected Heart Damage
- Sickle Cell Anemia Stroke Prevention Efforts May Have Decreased Racial Disparities
- Erratic Heart Rhythm May Account for Some Unexplained Strokes
- Anemia May More Than Triple Your Risk of Dying After a Stroke
Posted February 1, 2012:
- Clot-Busting Drugs Appear Safe for Treating 'Wake-Up' Stroke Patients
- Infections in Childhood Linked to High Risk of Ischemic Stroke
- Severe, Rapid Memory Loss Linked to Future, Fatal Strokes
- Re-Blockage Rates Low in Both Stented and Surgically-Opened Arteries, Study Finds
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Posted January 23, 2012:
- Adult Stem Cells Could Improve Angioplasy Outcome; Study to Explore Usage
- Sex No More Strenuous Than Golf, Expert Says
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Posted January 11, 2012:
- Atrial Arrhythmias Detected by Pacemakers Increase Risk of Stroke
- Stenting for Stroke Prevention Becoming Safer in High-Risk Patients, Study Suggests
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Posted January 3, 2012:
- Heart Attack Patients in U.S. More Likely to Be Readmitted to the Hospital Than Patients in Other Countries
- Not Equal: Quality of Care, Cost for PAD Sufferers
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- Nearly 10 Percent of Patients Undergoing Procedure Such as Balloon Angioplasty or Stent Placement Readmitted to Hospital Within 30 Days
- Most Hospitals Miss Critical Window for Heart Attack Transfer Patients, Study Finds
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Posted November 16, 2011:
- Increasing Dosage of Clopidogrel for Patients With Genetic Variation Improves Response to Medication
- Having Fewer Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors Associated With Higher Risk of in-Hospital Death Following First Heart Attack
Posted November 15, 2011:
- New Heart Cells Increase by 30 Percent After Stem Cell Infusion
- Atherosclerotic Plaques' Downstream Spread Linked to Low Shear Stress
- Study Evaluates 'Normal Range' Systolic Blood Pressure Levels After Ischemic Stroke and Risk of Recurrent Stroke
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Posted November 9, 2011:
- Clinical Trial Comparing Prasugrel to Clopidogrel Following Percuataneous Coronary Intervention Is Ended Early Due to Overall Low Rate of Primary Endpoint Clinical Events
- Risk of Late Stent Thrombosis Continues for Up to Seven Years in Patients With First Generation Drug-Eluting Stents; Risk Factors Identified
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Posted October 27, 2011:
- Poorer Countries, Those Spending Less on Health Care Have More Strokes, Deaths
- Hospital Team Significantly Reduced Risk of Further Vascular Events After 'Mini Strokes'
- Statin Therapy Fails to Slow Progression of Atherosclerosis in Pediatric Lupus Patients, Study Finds
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