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"Mini" Stroke Can Cause Major Disability, May Warrant Clot-Busters
13 sept. 2012 16h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Patients with transient ischemic attack, TIA or "mini" stroke, are not typically given clot-busting drugs because the condition is considered too mild to treat.
However,...
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American Heart Association Offers Scholarships to Multicultural Women
11 sept. 2012 13h00 HE
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tuition hikes at colleges and universities across the nation are putting the squeeze on many young people and forcing families to find new ways to pay for...
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More Pregnant Women Taking High Blood Pressure Drugs, Yet Safety Unclear
10 sept. 2012 16h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Nearly 5 percent of pregnant women take high blood pressure drugs — some that may have harmful effects — and the number is increasing.
Research is urgently...
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Taking Painkillers Increases Death Risk, Second Heart Attacks in Survivors
10 sept. 2012 16h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Heart attack survivors using common painkillers such as ibuprofen face a higher long-term risk of death or second heart attack.
The higher risk persists for at least five...
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Non-Alcoholic Red Wine May Help Reduce High Blood Pressure
06 sept. 2012 16h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Non-alcoholic red wine was more effective at lowering blood pressure than traditional red wine or gin.
Red wine's polyphenols uninhibited by alcohol seem to be the blood...
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Lengthier Resuscitation Attempts Improve Survival Rates
06 sept. 2012 02h28 HE
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American Heart Association
Study highlights:
More patients survived cardiac arrest when treated in hospitals that generally perform longer resuscitation efforts.
More study is needed to know whether improved survival...
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American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Survey Reveals Positive Results on Patient Perception of Risks Associated Between Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
05 sept. 2012 08h00 HE
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Findings from a recent American Heart Association/American Stroke Association survey noted the increased awareness in patients suffering from atrial...
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Vitamin D Supplement Fails to Lower Cholesterol in Short Term
04 sept. 2012 16h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Correcting low vitamin D levels with high doses of vitamin D3 supplements failed to improve cholesterol levels at two months and worsened the cholesterol profile for some...
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American Heart Association Comment: Proposed Department of Justice Settlement Framework
30 août 2012 23h38 HE
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Heart Association supports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) in their efforts to eliminate...
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Researchers Identify Evidence-Based Public Health Interventions for Policy Makers
20 août 2012 16h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Statement Highlights:
Researchers analyzed more than 1,000 scientific studies and identified the public health interventions with the strongest evidence for improving dietary habits,...