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- Outpatient Angioplasty: New Treatment for Unclogging Blocked ArteriesWhen plaque begins to build up in the arteries they harden and prevent the passage of this blood rich oxygen. This can result in a stroke or heart attack. With the advancements made in medicine, Angioplasty is a solution in giving back peoples lives.
Coronary Angioplasty and Stent Placement: Is it Right for You?Coronary angioplasty is a common procedure used to open clogged heart arteries. Stent placement is often done during angioplasty to decrease the risk if the heart vessels reclosing. Examine your risks before deciding.
Should You Have Angioplasty or Bypass Surgery?A new study of 1800 patients shows improved outcomes for bypass surgery in patients with severe heart disease. Many lives could be saved if doctors and their patients would accept the more invasive procedure.- Angina Patients May Not Need AngioplastyAngina is a symptom of coronary heart disease. It causes pain in the arms, chest, shoulders, back and even the jaw.
Effient: A New Drug for Preventing Heart Attack Following AngioplastyOverview of the drug Effient, its uses, indications, contraindications, side-effects, and complications.- Heart Disease Treatment for Diabetics: Medications or Angioplasty?A new study shows that medications may be just as effective as angioplasty for treating some cases of heart disease in diabetics. Find out the full story.
- An Alternative to Angioplasty for Heart Disease?A new study highlights an alternative to angioplasty for treatment of heart disease. You may be surprised at what it is. Find out the story.
- Delayed Angioplasty Has No Long Term BenefitsDelayed angioplasty may not be worth the risk and cost once the optimal treatment window has closed according to new research from Duke University Medical Center.
- Answers for Laymen About Angioplasty, Heart Catheterization, StentsI would like to offer a series of articles that will hopefully clarify and define different terms used in medicine.
- Most Angioplasty Surgeries Not Necessary, Study IndicatesMany people complain to their doctor about chest pain, and physicians are often quick to recommend surgery to help with the discomfort. A new study released indicates that not only is angioplasty unneeded in these cases, but the effects are not long term.
Lipitor Aids in Angioplasty, Says New StudyA new study found that patients who underwent angioplasty benefited from the anti-cholesterol statin drug Lipitor when they received it shortly after their admission to the ER-and before the procedure.- What is an Angioplasty (and Other Related Procedures)An angioplasty is commonly needed when there has been sufficient buildup of fat inside of your arteries. Severe blockage can lead to worsening heart disease, chest pains, shortness of breath, and heart attacks.
Home from the HospitalA diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is hard to handle emotionally. So are the confusing changes you may have to make to prolong your life.- Women's Heart Attack Symptoms Can Be Different from Men'sWomen sometimes don't feel pain in their chests when they are having a heart attack. Now a new procedure that uses the wrist can clear blockages.
Unnecessary Surgery: The Four Most Common Unwarranted OperationsYou've finally found it, the cure for the pain that's plagued you for months. It sounds so promising, even easy. But do you really need this surgery?
The New Study on Stents and How it Effects Me PersonallyThe recent study online by the New England Journal of Medicine on angioplasties is a topic I am sadly familiar with.
