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The latest cardiology news from News Medical |
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| | Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques Cardiothoracic imaging techniques are those used to visualize the heart and surrounding structures. Examples of imaging techniques that are used to screen patients for particular diseases include echocardiography, nuclear imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). | |
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| | | | Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke and available therapies, such as clot busting drugs or clot removal devices, are focused on limiting the extent of brain damage. | | | | Post-traumatic stress disorder by itself does not explain the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in veterans with this condition. | | | | More than 30 million Americans have diabetes mellitus, and heart disease is the cause of death in 68% of them. | | | | Having good friends can save your life, as a study based on data from the Women's Health Initiative demonstrates how strong social support may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. | | | | A groundbreaking piece of medical technology was revealed to the public today at the National Research Center for Cardiac Surgery in Astana, Kazakhstan. At a press conference held at the Center, top heart failure experts from around the world announced the successful implantation of FIVAD into a human. | | | | Excessive weight gain in children under two years can lead to cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in teenage years including increased cholesterol, being overweight and having fat around the middle, finds new research from the University of Sydney. | | | | As we age, we become more likely to experience symptoms of depression. Research shows that depression's symptoms can be linked to a higher risk for death. Yet often, older adults' symptoms of depression may be missed by healthcare professionals. | |
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