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| New Anti Clotting Drug Approved to Reduce Risk of Stroke |
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FDA approves Eliquis to reduce the risk of stroke, blood clots in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation |
| From the Doctors' Desk: New Alternatives to Coumadin (warfarin) |
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In the last 2 years, new alternative blood thinners to reduce the risk of stroke in the treatment of atrial fibrillation provide doctors and their patients more options |
| What is Atrial Fibrillation? |
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Read more about the most common arrhythmia and how it increases the risk of stroke. |
| Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension |
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Small study found technique seemed to work in patients, but it has yet to win FDA approval |
| What is Hypertension? |
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Read more about high blood pressure and how this "silent killer" can be effectively treated. |
| New Guidelines Seek to Streamline Care for Worst Heart Attacks |
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Time is of the essence to avoid brain damage and save lives, experts say |
| Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) |
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Get more information about heart attacks. |
| Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results: Study |
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Used with automatic defibrillator, chest compression alone helped people survive cardiac arrest |
| Dr Urman on CBS 2 News About New CPR Guidelines |
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| Fainting in Healthy People May Be First Sign of Heart Trouble |
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Large Danish study suggests that even a single swoon merits a thorough health evaluation |
| Stress, Depression Linked to Raised Stroke Risk in Seniors |
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People with the greatest distress had triple the risk of stroke-related death |
| Coronary Artery Disease Becoming Less Prevalent In Military Personnel |
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The rate of signs of coronary disease has declined sharply in the last half century. It appears that national reductions in risk factors like hypertension, smoking and high cholesterol have had a positive effect although the nationwide rise in obesity and diabetes might still lead to future problems. |
| Winter Weather, Snow Shoveling Pose Heart Risks |
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Expert gives tips for cold-weather heart health |
| Giving Plavix Before Angioplasty May Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study |
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Review of the data does not show increase in overall survival, however |
| U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress: Report |
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While there's been improvement, Americans still need to get off the couch and eat right |
| Junk Food Taxes Pay Off, Study Finds |
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Food-pricing strategies can reduce dietary inequalities, researcher says |
| Even Light Smoking Boosts Women's Risk of Sudden Heart Death: Study |
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As few as 1 to 14 cigarettes daily doubled risk, researchers found |
| Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns |
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Smokers should talk with their doctor before taking the drug, agency says |
| Drug May Help Women Who Quit Smoking Avoid Weight Gain |
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Those who added naltrexone to smoking cessation therapy put on fewer pounds, study says |
| Saving Carbs for Dinnertime Might Help Control Weight |
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Experimental diet offered benefits in small study, but experts say it's too soon to say it works |
| Health Tip: Will Cardiac Rehab Help? |
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Here's a list of potential benefits |
| Health Tip: Get Ready for Cardiac Rehab |
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Make sure the staff knows you and your history |
| Long-Term Aspirin Use Linked With Vision Loss (But absolute risk is very small) |
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And the risk doesn't outweigh the benefit of aspirin in preventing heart attacks and strokes, experts say |
| Yo-Yo Dieting Can Hurt the Heart, Study Finds |
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Older women who lose weight and then regain it may raise their risk of cardiovascular trouble |
| High Blood Pressure Poses Bigger Stroke Risk for Blacks, Study Says |
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Chances of trouble were three times higher than among whites with hypertension |
| Kids and Healthy Eating Can Go Together |
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Initiatives from cooking classes to 'teaching gardens' can make it happen |
| 'Teaching Gardens' Nurture Kids' Interest in Healthy Foods |
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An idea that began at the White House can take root in almost any home, one expert says |
| Health Tip: Think Before You Eat |
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Are you really hungry? |
| Health Tip: Avoid Beginners' Workout Injuries |
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Start slow after checking with your doctor |
| Olympic Medalists May Also Claim 'Survival Advantage' |
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Both low- and high-impact sports add years to life, studies find |
| How Well Do You Rise From Sitting on the Floor? |
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Ability to do this simple task may predict risk of dying, study suggests |
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