News tagged with clogged arteries
Oldest case of clogged arteries in Egypt mummy: study
(PhysOrg.com) -- The first known case of clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis, has been found in the mummy of an Egyptian princess, said a study presented Sunday at a major US cardiology conference.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Apr 05, 2011 |
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Study supports fixing heart valves without surgery
(AP) -- Many people with a bad aortic valve may soon be able to avoid open-heart surgery and have a new one placed through a tube in an artery instead.
Apr 03, 2011 |
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Statins don't prove useful for general pediatric lupus population
Lupus puts children at higher risk for coronary artery disease when they become adults, but routinely using statins doesn't provide enough benefit to warrant their regular use in children and adolescents, according to the ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 08, 2010 |
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Study compares bypass surgery to angioplasty
At 56, Tim Obrenski found himself getting so exhausted that he couldn't even pull weeds from his garden. A visit to the cardiologist uncovered a major blockage in his heart's left main artery, and he was told he needed bypass ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 13, 2010 |
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No cure for heart disease, Clinton's case shows
(AP) -- Bill Clinton has a new lease on life, but there's no cure for the heart disease that has twice forced the former president to get blocked arteries fixed.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 12, 2010 |
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Old method of heart bypass better than 'off-pump'
(AP) -- It seemed like a great idea - doing bypass surgery while the heart is still beating, sparing patients the complications that can come from going on a heart-lung machine. Now the first big test of this method has ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 04, 2009 |
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Exercise beats angioplasty for some heart patients
(AP) -- Working up a sweat may be even better than angioplasty for some heart patients, experts say.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 30, 2009 |
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Study finds risk from popular heart bypass method
(AP) -- A common method used in heart bypass surgery spares patients pain and problems upfront but seems to raise their risk of dying or suffering a heart attack over the next three years, a worrisome new study finds. The ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jul 15, 2009 |
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Pfizer anti-smoking drug has heart risks: US
US regulators said Thursday that the label on Pfizer's anti-smoking drug Chantix must be changed to warn of a slightly higher risk of heart problems in patients who already have cardiovascular disease.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jun 16, 2011 |
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Study shows stroke incidence related to angioplasty remains steady over past 15 years
Results of a Mayo Clinic study show the incidence of stroke or mini-stroke related to a coronary angioplasty remained steady over a 15-year period. Researchers say this is good news because physicians now are performing the ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 16, 2009 |
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First-in-class compound proves safe, tolerable in preventing blood clots
A new drug derived from magnolia trees appears to be able to uncouple two important functions of thrombin in blood clot formation and may offer a way to better control the potentially dangerous complications of bleeding and ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Mar 12, 2009 |
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Preventing a second stroke is focus of study at Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center is participating in a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study to determine the best course of treatment to reduce the risk of stroke patients suffering another stroke. The study will determine ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Mar 03, 2009 |
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Columbia research shows novel benefits of fatty acids in arteries
New research from Columbia University Medical Center continues to shed light on the benefits of making fish a staple of any diet.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Feb 05, 2009 |
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New appropriate use criteria guide treatment of patients with heart blockage
If you're committed to fitness, the decision to climb a couple of flights of stairs rather than take the elevator is clear. But if you develop chest pain on the way up, deciding how to treat the symptoms of clogged arteries ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 05, 2009 |
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