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• Higher phosphorus blood level indicator of atherosclerosis risk

  
  iHealthBulletin News — Authority: 132
  Higher blood levels of phosphorus are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries — a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a study in an upcoming issue of Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). “This may help to explain why even early-stage chronic kidney disease ...
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• James Woods Suing Hospital Over Wrongful Death of His Brother

  
  The Medical Quack — Authority: 514
  The articles states the case is just starting and could last a few weeks.  James Wood’s brother had blockages in his arteries and everything is now up for the court case to determine if he did not get the care needed as soon as possible.  BD  WARWICK — More than three years after Michael J. Woods died ...
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• DES and other coronary artery disease treatment tech trends

  
  advanced medical technologies — Authority: 128
  A steady rate of technology development in coronary stents, producing an equally steady stream of new stent market introductions, is focused on expanding aggregate stent caseload (through penetration of what would otherwise be coronary artery bypass caseload) or shifting the balance even further toward concentration ...
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• Diabetes and risk of heart disease

  
  SALUTE DOMANI ? IL PORTALE DEL BENESSERE — Authority: 150
  All patients with diabetes should monitor their blood pressure readings and lipid levels to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) recommends.  The theme of World Diabetes Day 2009-2013 is Education and Prevention. In support of this, the ESC ...
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• Carotid Artery Ultrasound Checks Thickening Arteries

  
  Testing It Up Drug & Health Testing News Test Country Blog — Authority: 145
  In a previous post, we talked about taking care of one’s heart and the latest screening tests that one can keep in mind. We also talked about Coronary Calcium Scores . This time, we will be talking about the Carotid Artery Ultrasound. The Carotid Artery Ultrasound makes use of ultrasound as well as sophisticated ...
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• Christian Seiler : Collateral Circulation of the Heart

  
  Free Your Mind All Free Download — Authority: 161
  Collateral Circulation of the Heart | Springer; 1 edition (May 29, 2009) | English | 184882341X | 450 pages | PDF | 11.43 MB margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" /> margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer;" ...
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• Coronary artery disease: stents, bypass — and plenty of other options

  
  advanced medical technologies — Authority: 128
  Because of the invasive nature of cardiac surgery, medical therapy will always be the preferred treatment protocol favored by many clinicians. To that end, device and pharmaceutical manufacturers continue to explore methods of treating atherosclerosis that will render surgery unnecessary. For instance, researchers ...
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• Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 544
  THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Elevated blood levels of phosphorus are associated with a higher risk of heart disease , U.S. researchers say. read more
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• Coronary stent market opportunity

  
  advanced medical technologies — Authority: 128
  Stenting is not ideal for all patients with coronary heart disease, such as those with left main or three (or more) vessel disease. However, the vast majority of cardiovascular disease patients can benefit from the benefits of PCI, not the least of which include a shorter recovery period and less trauma to the ...
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• The Truth About Fish Oil For Blood Pressure

  
  Healthy Living Times — Authority: 137
  Fish oil for blood pressure is often recommended by health care providers, but there is still a lot of confusion as to why this act is being practiced. Some people claim that despite ingesting high volumes of concentrated fish oil, blood pressure remains relatively the same – or worse, there is even an increase in ...
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• Off-Pump Bypass: Technically Challenging, with No Benefit

  
  advanced medical technologies — Authority: 128
  A recent 2,203 patient randomized trial conducted at VA hospitals has revealed that, despite the technical challenges of performing coronary artery bypass grafting procedures "off-pump" — i.e., without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass — and despite the perceived benefits of the procedure, off-pump procedures fare ...
  6 days ago

• On-Pump Heart Surgery Gets High Marks

  
  Health Fitness & Beauty - health-fitness.marc8.com — Authority: 158
  Coronary artery bypass surgery performed on a beating heart without the aid of a heart-lung machine proved no more effective than traditional bypass surgery, a study comparing the two procedures shows.
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• Traditional CABG Edges Off-Pump Approach (CME/CE, with audio)

  
  Health Fitness & Beauty - health-fitness.marc8.com — Authority: 158
  Use of a heart-lung machine during coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) doesnt impair outcomes or cognition any more than "off-pump" procedures, according to results of a large randomized trial.
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• Weak Women vs. Disposable Men

  
  Socyberty — Authority: 596
  Like most people when I’m bored I begin to hunt for things to occupy my short attention span and last night an initial sweep of the living room brought me to the DVD rack. I have to confess at this point I have a love for collection all my favourite movies and thus when I say DVD rack, I mean DVD racks, six of them ...
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• Just one cigarette can harm arteries

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 715
  Toronto, Nov 3 (IANS) Even one cigarette has serious adverse effects on young adults, according to new research.The study found that smoking one cigarette increases the stiffness of the arteries in 18 to 30 year olds by a whopping 25 percent.Arteries that are stiff or rigid increase resistance in the blood vessels, ...
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• How Your Child Will Die

  
  Blogs — Authority: 159
  Odds are, sooner or later, your child will die of coronary artery disease (CAD) - fatty deposits in the arteries. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Americans - strokes are third - and the large majority of both are due to CAD. Diabetes - which shares risk factors with CAD - is the sixth leading ...
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• Some health myths that you might have been misinformed about

  
  Trends Updates — Authority: 611
  If you think that you are not at risk of heart attack just because you are of normal weight, you might have been misled. ‘Some people are born with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. They may look like the picture of health from the outside, but inside they can have dangerous plaque blocking their ...
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• Cardiac Medication Classifications for Nurses and Episode 103

  
  Nursing Show Podcast for RN (Registered Nurse) and Student Nurses — Authority: 423
  Welcome to Episode 103 To take the survey, click here takethesurvey.com/rawvoice The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network . Subscribe to the show, free ! —– Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes — it’s free) RSS Feed ...
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• Cardiac Medication Classifications for Nurses and Episode 103

  
  Nursing Show Podcast for RN (Registered Nurse) and Student Nurses — Authority: 423
  Welcome to Episode 103 To take the survey, click here takethesurvey.com/rawvoice The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network . Subscribe to the show, free ! —– Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes — it’s free) RSS Feed ...
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• Why is Elevated Blood Pressure a “Silent Killer”?

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 544
  You are feeling good, things at home and work couldn’t be better. The weekend is coming and you can’t wait to relax. You just have to see your doctor for a regular checkup tomorrow and then you will be off to enjoy your plans for the weekend. But, at the doctor’s visit you are informed that your blood ...
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