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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Defined
The buildup of fatty materials (also called plaque) inside the coronary arteries. Coronary arteries feed blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. In an area of plaque buildup, the coronary artery is narrowed, and the blood and oxygen supply to this area of the heart muscle is reduced. (Read more)
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First Guiding Catheter To Successfully Enable Administration Of Medicine Directly To The Coronary Artery Throughout ...
Published September 5, 2008, 7:15 am, Medical News Today
Hadasit, the technology transfer company of Hadassah Medical Organization, announced today the successful pre-clinical testing of a prototype of the Double Lumen PCI Guiding Catheter for use in the treatment of coronary artery disease. Unlike today's conventional catheters, the Double Lumen PCI Guiding Catheter has two lumens rather than one.
Lowering heart rate lessens risk of heart attack
Published September 4, 2008, 5:09 am, CTV.ca
Lowering the heart rate of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) can significantly lessen their risk of heart attack, according to results of a study, announced at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich.
New Survey Among European Cardiologists Points to a Gap in Cardiovascular Disease Management
Published September 3, 2008, 4:28 am, Presseportal
Munich, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - In spite of the success of therapies targeting LDL in lowering cardiovascular risk, a residual risk still remains Cardiologists in Europe agree that reducing LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C or "bad" ...
Survey Among European Cardiologists Points To A Gap In Cardiovascular Disease Management
Published September 3, 2008, 4:10 am, Medical News Today
Cardiologists in Europe agree that reducing LDLcholesterol (LDL-C or "bad" cholesterol) is the most important consideration when treating dyslipidaemia (abnormal blood lipids). A majority of cardiologists also agree that in addition to lowering LDL-C, raising HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C or "good" cholesterol) and reducing triglycerides are important factors in choosing dyslipidaemia treatment.
New Survey Among European Cardiologists Points to a Gap in Cardiovascular Disease Management
Published September 2, 2008, 10:59 am, FinanzNachrichten
Munich, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - In spite of the success of therapies targeting LDL in lowering cardiovascular risk, a residual risk still remains ...
New Survey Among European Cardiologists Points to a G.
Published September 2, 2008, 10:37 am, Stock World
Cardiologists in Europe agree that reducing LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C or "bad" cholesterol) levels is the most important factor in treating dyslipidemia (abnormal blood lipids) and reducing the risk of a cardiovascular event.
Positive exercise testing in athletes: What does that mean?
Published September 2, 2008, 8:10 am, PhysOrg
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) during sports activity is an uncommon, but catastrophic event. Different efforts to reduce the risk of SCD related to sports have been undertaken. What is the role of the exercise test in this context? What does a positive exercise test mean?
Positive exercise testing in athletes: What does that mean?
Published September 2, 2008, 6:25 am, EurekAlert!
In competitive athletes under 35 years of age with a high-risk profile for future cardiovascular events, an exercise test is mandatory to rule out/confirm the presence of underlying ischemic heart disease. For recreational sports/leisure-time activity, the exercise test today is recommended on an individual basis. Exercise tests do have proven weaknesses, showing both false positive and false ...
DES In Diabetic Patients
Published September 2, 2008, 3:10 am, Medical News Today
The issue of using or not using DES in patients with diabetes will be debated between Professor Wijns, who discourages DES and Professor Silber, who feels that they should be used. Diabetes is increasingly viewed as a coronary artery disease equivalent.
Positive Exercise Testing In Athletes: What Does That Mean?
Published September 1, 2008, 4:08 pm, Medical News Today
- In competitive athletes 35 years of age with a high-risk profile for future cardiovascular events, an exercise test is mandatory to rule out/confirm the presence of (silent) underlying ischemic heart disease - For recreational sports/leisure-time activity, the exercise test today i
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