Health News Archives
Heart/Stroke-Related: Angina
Generic Heart Drugs as Good as Brand-Name Counterparts
Review found most were as effective, despite editorials urging opposite
EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
Adds little to other diagnostic measures, British researchers report
Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
Cost analysis finds procedure often doesn't bring enough benefit to offset expense
After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend
Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
Study found some low-risk patients can wait for tests
Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
British researchers suggest harnessing that energy could lead to cardiac devices that last longer, do more
Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
Taken less than 5 days before operation leads to more bleeding, longer hospital stay, study finds
Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
Were safer, more effective than bare metal ones, study shows
Angioplasty No Better Than Drug Treatment in Long Run
Benefit disappears within three years, study finds
Opening Clogged Arteries Helps Women After Heart Attack
But it doesn't help those with less severe heart damage known as unstable angina, analysis shows
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