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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.
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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. -
Effient: A New Drug for Preventing Heart Attack Following AngioplastyOverview of the drug Effient, its uses, indications, contraindications, side-effects, and complications. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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Drug Eluting Stents Playing Role of Blood Traffic Cop After AngioplastyNewly approved drug eluting stents help prevent corony arteries from re-narrowing after angioplasty
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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.
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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. -
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.
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How Angioplasty Cleans Out Plugged ArteriesAtherosclerosis is the medical condition where fatty tissue clogs the arteries. When medication and lifestyle changes aren't enough, an angioplasty surgery jumps into the action.
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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.
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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. -
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.
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Heart Bypass Surgery is More Effective at Relieving Pain from Coronary Artery DiseasePeople who suffer from coronary heart disease can choose between having bypass surgery or angioplasty surgery. Researchers have determined that bypass surgery is more effective at relieving the pain associated with angina.
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Brain Aneurysm: Treatment and TherapyAn angioplasty is a procedure where a catheter is inserted into the blood vessel and it inflates a tiny balloon that opens up the vessel to allow blood to pass through.
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Carotid Artery StentsCarotid Artery Angioplasty with Stenting is Useful in Some Less-Than-Ideal Surgical Candidates -
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. -
Study: White Patients Get Better Medical CareStudy shows that black patients are more likely to die after being treated for heart attacks than whites.
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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.
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Understanding The Lower Extremity Angiogram ProcedurePeripheral vascular disease (PVD) usually afflicts people over age fifty. One of the medical tests to determine the severity of PVD is called an angiogram. This article will provide a detailed personal account of an angiogram procedure.
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Reduce Salt Intake to Avoid High Blood Pressure & Heart AttackBefore my recent introduction to the wonderful world of angioplasty, I used salt too much, even by regular standards. Now I have to change my ways. No choice. -
Sinuplasty, a Non-surgical Procedure for Sinus SufferersThis is about a new non-surgical procedure that is helping sinus sufferers. It is used like angioplasty is used in certain procedures on heart patients.
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Natural Treatment Options for AthersclerosisAngioplasty and medication are often used to treat atherosclerosis. But those aren't your only options. Here are some natural treatment options to help clear atherosclerosis.
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Low Dose of Aspirin Can Prevent Major Bleeding in Heart Patients, New Study FindsLower doses of aspirin may be as effective as higher doses when used to prevent blood clots after procedures such as angioplasty and stenting. Low-dose aspirin therapy also appears to reduce major bleeding after these procedures.
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St. Louis Ranks Next to Last in Womens' Heart HealthSt. Louis ranked next to last in women's heart health. Study cites factors such as smoking, diet, and lack of exercise.....
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My Cardiologist is an Angel (II)The second part of my adventures as a heart patient
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Atherosclerosis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Preventiondiscussion of treatment issues in atherosclerosis
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Sex and the City: Trivia QuestionsI am a fanatic of Sex and the City. Every Sunday, I was glued to the television watching the latest Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha drama when it was an HBO series.
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most prevalent type of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) which, according to the American Heart Association accounts for 35% of all deaths in the U.S.
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Are Health-Care Costs Rising Because of New Medical Technology?Health expenditures increase by almost 30 times in 35 years. Health-care cost was $70 billion in 1970 and $2 trillion in 2005. Experts think new medical technologies account for more than 50% of such growth in spending.
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Alternate Solutions for Peripheral Artery DiseasePeripheral artery disease is a debilitating ailment that can be alleviated through a number of treatments.
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Irreverent Comedian George Carlin Dies of Heart FailureGeorge Carlin died Sunday after complaining of chest pains.
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The Mother with Nine LivesA son decides to take care of his elderly mother and witnesses a struggle of a lifetime. -
What You Should Know About ArteriosclerosisArteriosclerosis can have devastating consequences. In this article we will examine what the condition is as well as treatment and methods of prevention.
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My Cardiologist is an AngelI discuss what happened in the aftermath of my heart attack in December, 1997
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Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments in Riegel Vs. Medtronic"The safety and efficacy of medical technologies are best determined by FDA scientists -- not by lawsuits filed in courtrooms across the country."
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New Heart Disease Detection Methods: Saving LivesDo you know whether your chest pain is actually related to heart disease? Can you tell if you're about to have a heart attack? There are new ways to find out, BEFORE it's too late. Check out these medical advancements... -
RACE Program Speeds Up Heart Treatment Across North CarolinaA new program developed through cooperation between medical professionals across North Carolina has resulted in increased efficiency across the state.
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Family's History of Heart Disease Remembered on National Wear Red DayMy heart attack and how it changed my outlook o life
