New study results show among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stents, the risk…
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Treatment with the anti-diabetic drug alogliptin does not increase CV risk in patients with ACS
Patients with Type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk due to recent acute coronary syndromes…
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Health of older women in developed countries continues to improve: Gap with developing countries grows
Measures taken in developed countries to reduce noncommunicable diseases — the leading causes of death…
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TAVI feasible in bicuspid aortic valve, study suggests
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is feasible in patients with bicuspid aortic valve, according to…
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ASSURE study of experimental agent to raise HDL yields ‘disappointing and surprising’ results
The search continues for an agent that increases high-density lipoprotein and reduces arterial plaque, after…
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Scientists sequence genome of high-value grape, seek secrets of wine’s aroma
Demystifying the chemical processes that create a wine’s aroma, and the invaluable potential application of…
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Metabolically healthy women have same CVD risk regardless of BMI
A Danish study followed 261,489 women with no prior history of cardiovascular disease for an…
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Women less likely to die after TAVI than men
Women are 25 percent less likely to die one year after TAVI than men, according…
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Pacemaker for slow heart rhythm restores life expectancy, study suggests
The FollowPace study provides detailed documentation of current standard pacemaker care in a large representative…
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TAVI is safe alternative to redo cardiac surgery, study suggests
TAVI is a safe alternative to redo cardiac surgery for failing bioprosthetic valves, according to…