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Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some

November 20, 2009 - 4:55pm

FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Using a blood test to pinpoint the optimal timing of breast MRI scans in women with irregular menstrual cycles could reduce the need for repeat scans, U.S. researchers say.

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Rate Control or Rhythm Control — Which Is Better For Atrial Fibrillation: New Findings From the RECORD AF Registry

Written by Mellanie True Hills on November 20, 2009 - 6:40am

RECORD AF registry findings were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. This registry looked at how newly-diagnosed afib patients were being managed in the real world. These results differed from previously-reported research, such as the AFFIRM (Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management) trial.

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Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart

November 19, 2009 - 5:29pm

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A Spanish study has found that long-term moderate drinking decreased the risk of heart disease by up to one-third in men and to a lesser degree in women.

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For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best

November 19, 2009 - 5:28pm

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to standard emergency room triage, CT angiography is quicker, more accurate and much less expensive for screening patients with chest pain who have low to moderate enzyme and EKG scores, according to a new study.

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Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

November 19, 2009 - 12:07pm

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and who have good cognitive function are much less likely to die from heart disease than those who have poorer cognitive function and eat fewer fruits and vegetables, a new study has found.

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Endocarditis - An Unseen Menace to Your Heart

Written by Mary Kyle on November 19, 2009 - 11:44am

Did you realize that there is virtually no part of your body that is a germ free zone and safe from developing an infection? Not even your heart is immune from the ravages of germs and bacteria. Just like the rest of your body, it is also susceptible to developing an infection.

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Endocarditis

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Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

November 19, 2009 - 7:18am

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and who have good cognitive function are much less likely to die from heart disease than those who have poorer cognitive function and eat fewer fruits and vegetables, a new study has found.

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Heart Disease

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Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys

November 18, 2009 - 5:40pm

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- After years of little progress, three new trials suggest that the latest generation of blood thinners may outperform the old standbys warfarin and clopidogrel (Plavix).

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Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure

November 18, 2009 - 5:39pm

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Tried-and-true diuretics maintain their status as the best first-line treatment in older men and women with high blood pressure, new research concludes.

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New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination

November 18, 2009 - 12:21pm

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- There's a message for doctors, hospitals and communities in new guidelines for treatment of coronary disease and heart attacks: Get organized.

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Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some

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