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CT Angiography Predicts Coronary Events - MedPage Today 7aac74ee CT Angiography Predicts Coronary EventsMedPage TodayNote that meta-analysis found that coronary CT angiography identified coronary artery stenosis and plaque, strong predictors of cardiovascular events independent of coronary artery Meta-analysis of diverse studies shows CT a strong predictor of CV eventsTheHeart.Orgall 2 news articles »..

Coronary Artery Calcium Score May Predict Mortality Risk - Doctors Lounge 7aac74ee Coronary Artery Calcium Score May Predict Mortality RiskDoctors LoungeA higher coronary artery calcium score may an independent predictor of mortality patients diabetes, according to a study published May issue of Diabetes Care. THURSDAY, June 2 (HealthDay News) -- A higher coronary artery calcium (CAC) and more »..

New mummy curse: Hardening of arteries - CBS News 7aac74ee Boston GlobeNew mummy curse: Hardening of arteriesCBS NewsTurns out that blocked arteries, princess has now also entered record books as having oldest known case of coronary artery disease. And was not only member of social class suffering from same ailment. Mummified princess had heart diseaseBoston GlobeScientists surprised to find Egyptian princess had heart diseaseWorld ScienceUPI NewsTrack Health and Science NewsUPI.comSmithsonian (blog) -Scientific American -CTV.caall 232 news articles »..

Many causes for heart failure - Columbus Telegram 7aac74ee Many causes for heart failureColumbus TelegramThe major cause of lack of oxygen coronary artery disease or CAD. Coronary arteries blood vessels that supply blood to heart muscles. When an abrupt obstruction flow of blood to heart muscle, causes heart attack. ..

Cytori Reports Sustained Benefits at 18 Months Cardiac Cell Therapy Heart 7aac74ee Cytori Reports Sustained Benefits at 18 Months Cardiac Cell Therapy Heart Reuters (press release)The cells immediately prepared and infused patient's coronary artery. All patients treated one day successful revascularization of infarcted artery that caused heart attack. Cytori updates stem cell heart therapy trialForbesall 25 news articles »..

Near infrared fluorescence lights up hidden blood clots - EurekAlert (press r 7aac74ee Near infrared fluorescence lights up hidden blood clotsEurekAlert (press release)NIRF combined newly synthesized agent can image dangerous blood clots hiding inside elusive veins, most commonly deep tissues of thighs and pelvis, but potentially also coronary arteries. The agent uses a biomarker that and more »..

FDA OKs stent for use small blood vessels - BusinessWeek 7aac74ee FDA OKs stent for use small blood vesselsBusinessWeekDrug and medical device company Abbott Laboratories Tuesday that US Food and Drug Administration has approved stent system for treating coronary artery disease small blood vessels. Stents mesh-metal tubes used to prop open arteries Abbott Receives U.S. FDA Approval for XIENCE nano? to Treat Coronary Artery PR Newswire (press release)FDA OKs stent for use small blood vesselsForbesFDA clears Abbott's smaller Xience DESCardiovascular BusinessJournal of American Medical Association (subscription)all 63 news articles »..

Wake Forest Baptist research could lead to test that identifies diabetics at 7aac74ee Wake Forest Baptist research could lead to test that identifies diabetics at Winston-Salem JournalAbout 95 percent of diabetics level of plaque coronary arteries, Bowden said. A high coronary artery calcium score known to a strong indicator of coronary heart disease. It can measured by taking a special "gated" CT scan and more »..

Trigger finger isn't a cowboy malady - SouthCoastToday.com 7aac74ee Trigger finger isn't a cowboy maladySouthCoastToday.comIs that main heart artery? Two heart arteries branch off from first part of aorta. Those two arteries right coronary artery and left main coronary artery. The left main artery divides two arteries: LAD and more »..

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION v. JOHNSON & JOHNSON - Leagle.com 7aac74ee BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION v. JOHNSON & JOHNSONLeagle.comThe patents-in-suit relate to drug-eluting coronary stents used treatment of coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease caused, part, by atherosclerosis, a build-up of arterial plaque. Atherosclerosis limits flow of blood and and more »..

Heart Of The Matter - bestofneworleans.com 7aac74ee Heart Of The Matterbestofneworleans.com"Atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease unfortunately common for two reasons," says Dr. Frank Smart, a professor and chief of cardiology at LSU Health Sciences Center. "The first genetics and second lifestyle. and more »..

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Heart Patients With Stents - SecondAct 7aac74ee SecondActOmega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Heart Patients With StentsSecondActCombining omega-3 fatty acids blood-thinning drugs may reduce risk of heart attacks patients who've had stents placed coronary arteries, a new European study suggests. While research suggests Omega 3s: Good For Patients With Stents?Ivanhoeall 44 news articles »..

Some heart screenings may do harm than good - Chicago Sun-Times 7aac74ee MedIndiaSome heart screenings may do harm than goodChicago Sun-TimesCoronary CT angiogram, a special kind of X-ray that takes pictures of heart, a noninvasive way to identify atherosclerosis, or hardening of coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup. But new study suggests that use of test Heart scans tied to "evidence-free" treatment: studyReutersHeart scans may lead to misdiagnosing: studyXinhuaHeart scans useless low risk patientsPress TVTestCountry.com (blog) -Los Angeles Timesall 48 news articles »..

More evidence for PTSD, heart disease link - Reuters 7aac74ee MedIndiaMore evidence for PTSD, heart disease linkReutersIn a study of US war veterans, found that PTSD likely to fatty buildup, or plaque, arteries leading to heart, called coronary artery disease. The disease had also progressed farther mentally troubled More Evidence That PTSD, Heart Disease LinkedFox NewsPTSD May Be Linked To Heart Disease Risk And Premature DeathMedical News TodayPTSD Increases Heart Disease RiskMedIndiaThirdAge -Spire Healthcareall 36 news articles »..

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