Fewer Balloon and Stent Procedures Being Done
Thursday March 27, 2008
USA Today reports that since 2006 the number of balloon and stent procedures, also known as angioplasty and stenting, has been on the decline in the United States by up ... Read More
Balloon and Stent procedure OK for the Elderly
Monday March 24, 2008
A recent study compared the risks of the balloon and stent procedure in those over the age of 80 and those less than 80. No significant difference was found.
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Preventing Heart Attacks: Start Drinking Alcohol?
Monday March 17, 2008
The relationship between alcohol consumption and heart attacks continues to evolve. A recent article in the American Journal of Medicine indicates that those who currently do not consume alcohol may ... Read More
John Ritter’s Symptoms: Similar to a Heart Attack
Sunday March 2, 2008
John Ritter died in September 2003 of a tear to his aorta (aortic dissection). A phone message left by Mr. Ritter, shortly before his death to his wife, Amy Yasbeck, ... Read More
Recall of Heparin
Sunday March 2, 2008
Heparin is a medication commonly used to prevent blood clots during a heart a attack. Much of the Heparin used in the United States is made by Baxter International, which, ... Read More