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Higher carotid arterial stenting rates associated with poorer clinical outcomes
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PHILADELPHIA -- Among eligible Medicare beneficiaries, increased use of carotid arterial stenting (CAS) procedures to treat carotid stenosis -- the narrowing of the carotid artery -- is associated1 week ago -
Carotid Artery Ultrasound Checks Thickening Arteries
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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 ...1 week ago -
Just one cigarette can harm arteries
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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, ...1 week ago -
Why inflammation ravages ex-smokers’ lungs
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Washington, Oct 29 (ANI): Scientists from Baylor College of Medicine claim to have unravelled the mystery behind why inflammation still ravages lungs of some smokers who have kicked the habit years ago.They found that certain dendritic cells in the lung - the cells that “present” a foreign antigen or protein to ...2 weeks ago -
Just one ciggie can reduce artery health of young adults
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Washington, Oct 28 (ANI): Lighting a single cigarette can have serious adverse effects on young adults, says a new study.In the study, Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou at McGill University Health Centre found that smoking one cigarette increases the stiffness of the arteries in 18 to 30 year olds by a whopping 25 per ...2 weeks ago -
180 - Dicrotic pulse
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The dicrotic pulse has two palpable waves, one in the systole and one in diastole (Figure above). It usually denotes a very low stroke volume, particularly in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.A dicrotic pulse results from an accentuated dicrotic wave and tends to occur in patients with*sepsis, *severe heart ...4 weeks ago -
179 - Pulsus Bisferiens
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Pulsus bisferiens with both percussion and tidal waves occurring during systole. This type of carotid pulse contour is most frequently observed in patients with hemodynamically significant aortic regurgitation or combined aortic stenosis and regurgitation with dominant regurgitation. It is rarely appreciated at the ...4 weeks ago -
Free Video on Blood Thinner Pills from AHRQ
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People often worry about how routine medicines like blood thinner pills will affect their lifestyles. With a few simple steps, taking a blood thinner can be safe and easy. In fact, more than 2 million people take blood thinners every day to keep them from developing dangerous blood clots. Staying Active and Healthy ...6 weeks ago