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First Study of Heart "Maps" for Kids Could Help Correct Rapid Rhythms
July 23, 2012 17:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Creating a 3-D map of the heart's electrical signals could help treat kids with rapid heartbeat.
The new technique provides a more accurate guide for pediatric...
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Aging Heart Cells Rejuvenated by Modified Stem Cells
July 23, 2012 17:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights :
Elderly heart failure patients' heart cells were rejuvenated with modified stem cells.
The rejuvenated cells could one day be used to repair damaged heart...
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Physicians' Focus on Risks for Stroke and Dementia Saved Lives, Money
July 17, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Urging primary care physicians to focus on the top risks for stroke and dementia saved money and lives.
Fewer patients needed long-term care when primary care doctors...
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Updated AHA/ACCF Guidelines for Unstable Angina Include Newest Blood Thinning Drug
July 16, 2012 14:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Statement Highlights:
The blood-thinning drug ticagrelor is now considered equal to blood thinners clopidogrel and prasugrel for treating some patients who have a heart attack or chest...
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Hospitals Recognized for Heart Disease and Stroke Care
July 13, 2012 15:55 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, July 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finding the right hospital for treating heart disease and stroke just got easier, thanks to a new online tool from the American Heart Association/American...
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Tiny Magnetic Particles May Help Assess Heart Treatments
July 10, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
An initial human study shows magnetic particles can track cells as they move through the body.
The technique could be used to evaluate cell-based heart disease...
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Despite Benefit, Hospitals Not Always Alerted of Incoming Stroke Patients
July 10, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Stroke patients receive faster treatment when emergency medical services (EMS) personnel notify hospitals a possible stroke patient is en route.
However, emergency...
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Non-Nutritive Sweeteners: A Potentially Useful Option - With Caveats
July 09, 2012 15:40 ET
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American Heart Association
Statement Highlights:
Substituting non-nutritive sweeteners for sugars added to foods and beverages may help people reach and maintain a healthy body weight – as long as the substitution...
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American Fast Food Increasing Heart Disease Risk in Southeast Asians
July 02, 2012 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Eating American-style fast food has increased heart and diabetes risk among southeast Asians.
The study's results suggest the need for more attention to global behavioral...
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Dr. Alan Daugherty Named Editor of ATVB Journal
July 02, 2012 13:01 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, July 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Heart Association and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health, are pleased to announce the appointment of Alan...