News tagged with heart blockage

Study suggests too many invasive heart tests given

(AP) -- A troublingly high number of U.S. patients who are given angiograms to check for heart disease turn out not to have a significant problem, according to the latest study to suggest Americans get an ...

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created Mar 10, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New assessment quantifies risks and benefits of warfarin treatment for atrial fibrillation

Warfarin therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation - the most common type of significant heart rhythm disorder - appears to be most beneficial for the oldest patients, those who have had a prior stroke and for patients ...

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created Aug 31, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Excessive cola consumption can lead to super-sized muscle problems warn doctors

Doctors have issued a warning about excessive cola consumption after noticing an increase in the number of patients suffering from muscle problems, according to the June issue of IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Pr ...

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created May 19, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (23) | comments 7