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Treatment of severe coronary artery disease with drug-eluting stents a viable alternative to CABG
Severe stenosis (blockage) to the left main coronary artery-a condition commonly called a "widow-maker"- can result in sudden death. view more (2006-02-28)
New research suggests heart bypass surgery increases risk of Alzheimer's disease
Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researchers have discovered that patients who have either coronary artery bypass graft surgery or coronary angioplasty are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. view more (2005-08-26)
Shortness of breath without chest pain can signify the presence of high risk heart disease
While most people know that chest pain can signify the presence of heart disease, it is less well known that shortness of breath can also be a serious cardiac symptom. view more (2005-11-03)
Comparison of drug-releasing coronary stents show similar effectiveness
Use of coronary stents that release the drugs sirolimus or paclitaxel produced similar results in patients with new coronary artery lesions, according to a study in the February 22 issue of JAMA. view more (2006-02-22)
Johns Hopkins launches study to determine if heart angioplasty is safe in community hospitals
Cardiologists at Johns Hopkins have launched a nationwide study of more than 16,000 patients to see if a potentially life-saving procedure called angioplasty can be safely performed in smaller, community hospitals, easing access to the therapy for patients. view more (2005-09-09)
Emergency bypass surgery on angioplasty patients drops 90 percent
When life-threatening problems occur during angioplasty procedures, doctors may perform emergency coronary artery bypass graft surgery, but data from the Mayo Clinic indicates that need to send patients to emergency surgery has dropped sharply. view more (2005-11-30)
Heart care lacking for those with clogged leg blood vessels
Despite the fact that clogged arteries in the legs usually mean clogged arteries near the heart, doctors often fail to give heart-protecting drugs to people with severe leg blood vessel blockages, a new University of Michigan-led study finds. view more (2005-11-16)
Carotid stenting the new anti-depressant?
Inserting a stent to open a narrowed carotid artery has been found to reduce symptoms of depression that may be associated with carotid stenosis, according to a study in the August issue of Radiology. view more (2006-07-25)
SCAI highlights study using wireless technology to speed care of heart attack patients
Imagine paramedics mobilizing a team of cardiologists and nurses within minutes of arriving at the home of a person who is having a heart attack, simply by pressing a button that sends an electrocardiogram (ECG) over a wireless network. view more (2007-05-18)
Some patients with heart attack shock survive years after aggressive treatment
Despite advances in treatment, people with a heart attack who survive the first hit and get to a hospital remain in danger. Almost one out of 10 of these patients will develop cardiogenic shock in which the heart malfunctions, causing an inadequate amount of blood to be pumped to the vital organs. view more (2006-06-07)
Study confirms that stents releasing medication help keep heart bypass vein grafts open
Stents can be inserted into a grafted vein or into a native coronary artery during a balloon angioplasty procedure. view more (2005-12-02)
Minimally invasive procedure restores blood flow to kidneys, research suggests
A pilot study suggests that the results of minimally invasive angioplasty and stenting to restore blood flow to the kidneys can be significantly improved if a suction device is used to remove the material blocking the vessel. view more (2006-07-05)
Patients who receive drug-eluting stents should continue antiplatelet medications
Patients who have had drug-eluting stents inserted to prop open blocked coronary arteries should continue to take medications to reduce the risk of blood clots for at least one year after the stent is inserted, a new scientific advisory recommends. view more (2007-01-17)
Emergency angioplasty patients do best at hospitals where it's the 'default' treatment
Across America, hospitals large and small have been racing to offer angioplasty and other minimally invasive treatments to open blocked heart arteries. view more (2006-01-17)
DEPRESSION INCREASES RISK OF CARDIAC EVENTS AFTER CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS SURGERY (p 1766)
A study in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlights how depression is an important independent risk factor for cardiac events after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The study showed that depressed patients are more than twice as likely as non-depressed patients to die or be readmitted for cardiac causes in the 12 months after... view more... (2001-11-21)
SURGERY OR ANGIOPLASTY FOR REDUCING STROKE FROM CAROTID STENOSIS? (pp 1722, 1729)
A non-surgical approach for preventing stroke for patients with partial blockage of the carotid artery might have similar long-term outcomes and fewer complications than standard surgical techniques, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (balloon dilation) and stenting (insertion of a... view more... (2001-05-31)
Drug could change the standard treatment during procedures to clear blocked arteries
A study led by a University of Kentucky researcher being published in the country's leading medical journal could one day change the standard treatment for preventing blood clots during procedures to open up blocked arteries feeding the heart. view more (2006-09-11)
Doctors know best when it comes to treating chronic coronary artery disease
Medication, angioplasty or surgery? For some heart disease patients, there's no clear-cut choice. The key to getting the best care is to follow your individual doctor's advice, new research shows. view more (2006-08-30)
More is better, at least in angioplasty
Before patients get their clogged heart arteries re-opened, they may want to ask their doctor just how many such procedures he or she has done, a new study finds. view more (2005-08-17)
Late angioplasty after heart attack no better than drug therapy
About one-third of heart attack patients do not receive treatment to open blocked arteries within the recommended 12-hour timeframe after a heart attack. view more (2006-11-15)
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