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Heart Disease Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 20th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Heart Attack - High-dose tirofiban as effective as abciximab in reducing ST-segment elevation in STEMI patients

Heart Bypass Surgery - Drug does not appear to reduce risk of heart attack or death following CABG surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Matrix registry probes adherence to clopidogrel at 1 year

Heart Disease - Reducing HD risk naturally post-menopause

Heart Failure - SEISMIC study issues glum report on cell therapy

Obesity and Diabetes - Mixed results for weight loss drug on slowing progression of coronary disease

Angiology - Studies from T. Otsuka et al add new findings in the area of angiology

Angiology - Studies from Z. Nurkalem and co-researchers in the area of angiology published

Atherosclerosis - Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals Comments on Results of the ENHANCE Study

Atrial Fibrillation - Recent findings from City Hospital highlight research in atrial fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation - Studies in the area of atrial fibrillation reported from W. Moreira and co-researchers

Bioengineering - New findings from University of Iowa in the area of bioengineering described

C Reactive Protein - Research from Catholic University provides new data about c reactive protein

Carcinoid - Research from P.M. Mottram et al has provided new information about carcinoid

Cardiology - Reports from University of California advance knowledge in cardiology

Cardiology - Reports outline cardiology research from Okayama University

Cardiomyopathy - Research reports from University of Padua provide new insights into cardiomyopathy

Clinical Trial Research - Real-World Data from ARRIVE Registries Show Favorable Outcomes for TAXUS(R) Express(TM) Stent

Coagulation - Tailored Clopidogrel Dosing Improves PCI Outcomes

Congenital Heart Disease - Scientists at Pennsylvania State University target congenital heart disease

Diabetes - Studies from University of Bologna reveal new findings on diabetes

Genetics & Genomics - Studies from Duke University yield new data on genetics & genomics

Heart Attack - BRAVE-3 Questions Value of Abciximab in PCI for Heart Attack

Heart Attack - Device That Clears Debris From Artery Aids Blood Flow in PCI

Heart Attack - Drug-Eluting Stents Outperform Bare Stents in Heart Attack

Heart Attack - Findings from University of Florida provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack - Research from J.V. Patel et al has provided new information about heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies from K. Isaaz and colleagues provide new data on heart attack

Heart Attack - Study Finds PCI Safe, Effective Despite Off-Site Cardiac Surgery

Heart Disease - Findings from M.T. Selcuk and co-authors broaden understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Findings in heart disease reported from University of Freiburg

Heart Disease - New heart disease data have been reported by A.W. Schoenenberger and co-authors

Heart Disease - New heart disease findings from Yonsei University, Genome Center published

Heart Disease - New heart disease research reported from University College

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings have been reported by scientists at Ondokuz Mayis University, Medical Department

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings recently were reported by J. Bach and co-researchers

Heart Disease - New heart disease study results from University of Maryland described

Heart Disease - Recent findings from University of Oklahoma highlight research in heart disease

Heart Disease - Reports from Sahlgrenska University, Sahlgrenska Academy highlight recent research in heart disease

Heart Disease - Reports summarize heart disease study results from Kobe University

Heart Disease - Research findings from A. Tellomontoliu et al update understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Research from B. Shah and co-researchers yields new findings on heart disease

Heart Disease - Research from G. Girod and co-researchers provides new data on heart disease

Heart Disease - Research from Medical College of Georgia, Medical College has provided new information about heart disease

Heart Disease - Research results from J.S. Rana and co-authors update knowledge of heart disease

Heart Disease - Researchers from State University of New York provide details of new studies and findings in the area of heart disease

Heart Disease - Researchers from University Hospital describe findings in heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from A.M. Tiliakos and co-authors have provided new information about heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from G. Brevetti et al further understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from New York Medical College, Medical College in the area of heart disease described

Heart Disease - Studies from Royal Melbourne Hospital update current data on heart disease

Heart Disease - Study data from University of Heidelberg update knowledge of heart disease

Life Sciences - Research by M.E. Bertrand and colleagues in life sciences provides new insights

Managed Care - Reports outline managed care study results from Harvard University

Obesity - Study findings from G. Disalvo et al provide new insights into obesity

Thromboembolism - Studies from M.C. Fang et al in the area of thromboembolism described

Thrombosis - Researchers from Miyazaki University, Medical Department report details of new studies and findings in the area of thrombosis

Thrombosis - Study Finds Repeated Episodes of Stent Thrombosis Common

Thrombosis - TRITON-TIMI 38 Stent Analysis Favors Prasugrel

Type 1 Diabetes - Findings from V. Palmieri and co-authors broaden understanding of type 1 diabetes

Acute Hyperglycemia - Research from General Hospital, Department of Endocrinology broadens understanding of acute hyperglycemia

Angiology - New findings from Kawasaki Medical School, Department of Cardiology describe advances in angiology

Angiology - Research from Ludwig-Maximilians University has provided new data on angiology

Angiotensins - Research data from Mayo Clinic update understanding of angiotensins

Atherosclerosis - Research conducted at University of California, Department of Medicine has provided new information about atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Scientists at INSERM report research in atherosclerosis

Cancer Epidemiology - New cancer epidemiology study findings recently were reported by researchers at Dalhousie University

Cardiology - New cardiology study findings recently were published by researchers at Hennepin County Medical Center, Department of Radiology

Cardiology - Research conducted at Baskent University, Department of Cardiology has updated our knowledge about cardiology

Cardiology - Studies from University Hospital, Department of Cardiology have provided new information about cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease Therapy - New research on cardiovascular disease therapy from C. Marant and co-authors summarized

Chest Pain Prevention - Research reports on chest pain prevention from D.L. Walters and colleagues provide new insights

Congestive Heart Failure Risk Factors - New congestive heart failure risk factors research has been reported by scientists at McMaster University

Depression Therapy - Study findings from University of Toronto, Department of Pharmacology broaden understanding of depression therapy

Diabetes - Study findings from L. Bordier et al broaden understanding of diabetes

Heart Bypass Surgery - Investigators at Dalhousie University, Division of Cardiac Surgery have published new data on heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - Findings from Yonsei University, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center advance knowledge in heart disease

Heart Disease - Research findings from Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center update understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - Research from Inha University, Department of Pathology provides new data on heart disease

Heart Disease - Research from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey has provided new information about heart disease

Heart Disease - Scientists at Institute of Radiology publish research in heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Department of Pathology yield new information about heart disease

Heart Disease - Study results from Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Department of Medicine update understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease Immunology - Study results from Silesian Center for Heart Diseases in the area of heart disease immunology published

Heart Disease Prevention - University of Lausanne publishes research in heart disease prevention

Heart Disease Prognosis - Studies in the area of heart disease prognosis reported from McMaster University

Heart Disease Risk Factors - New heart disease risk factors research has been reported by scientists at Soonchunhyang University, Department of Laboratory Medicine

Heart Disease Risk Factors - New heart disease risk factors study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Tampere

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Research from Copenhagen University, Department of Clinical Biochemistry in the area of heart disease risk factors described

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Studies from Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, Department of Cardiology in the area of heart disease risk factors published

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Study results from Taichung Veterans General Hospital provide new insights into heart disease risk factors

Heart Disease Therapy - Findings from J.H. McMahon and co-researchers advance knowledge in heart disease therapy

Heart Disease Therapy - New findings reported from Health Science Center describe advances in heart disease therapy

Heart Failure Epidemiology - Studies from Helsinki University, Department of Medicine provide new data on heart failure epidemiology

Heart Failure Prognosis - New heart failure prognosis study findings have been published by scientists at University of Calgary

Insulin Resistance Risk Factors - University of Western Australia, Western Australian Institute for Medical Research describes research in insulin resistance risk factors

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of South Florida zero in on life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings reported from W. Chen and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from Mount Sinai Medical Center

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from University of Milan

Life Sciences - Research from Cornell University, Department of Biomedical Engineering has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at University of Lubeck

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at University of Sao Paulo, Institute of Biomedical Science

Life Sciences - Studies from G.R. Zubieta-Calleja and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from University of Calgary, Department of Community Health Sciences broaden understanding of life sciences

Prostheses - Researchers at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University publish new data on prostheses

Pulmonary Edema - Research from Mayo Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases broadens understanding of pulmonary edema

Restenosis Therapy - New restenosis therapy study findings have been reported by scientists at University catholique of Louvain

Rheumatic Fever Genetics - Data on rheumatic fever genetics detailed by researchers at University Federal do Parana

Spinal Cord Injury Risk Factors - Research results from University of Guelph update knowledge of spinal cord injury risk factors

Surgery - Reports from Inova Heart and Vascular Institute add new data to research in surgery

Thalassemia Therapy - Findings from University of Athens, First Department of Internal Medicine broaden understanding of thalassemia therapy

Angiology - New angiology research reported from C.S. Joels and co-authors

Angiotensins - Studies in the area of angiotensins reported from T. Imanishi and co-researchers

Atrial Fibrillation - Recent studies from University of Maryland add new data to atrial fibrillation

Cardiology - Reports outline cardiology research from Yokohama City University, Medical Department

Cardiology - Research from S.G. Zanati and colleagues has provided new data on cardiology

Cardiology - Studies by H.K. Eltzschig and co-authors describe new findings in cardiology

Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Research on cardiopulmonary bypass reported by A.M. Mengistu et al

Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Study findings on cardiopulmonary bypass are outlined in reports from A.D. Maslow and colleagues

Chronic Heart Failure - Studies from University of Alberta add new findings in the area of chronic heart failure

Coagulation - Scientists at Ullevaal University target coagulation

Echocardiography - Researchers from University Hospital publish new studies and findings in the area of echocardiography

Enzyme Research - Study findings from M. Adler et al broaden understanding of enzyme research

Fibrosis - Studies from Ohio University, Medical Department have provided new information about fibrosis

Heart Attack - Findings from Technical University advance knowledge in heart attack

Heart Attack - Investigators at Medical University of Vienna publish new data on heart attack

Heart Attack - Reports by M. Fries and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart attack

Heart Attack - Reports summarize heart attack research from Aarhus University

Heart Attack - Research from J.R. Arnold et al broadens understanding of heart attack

Heart Attack - Research on heart attack discussed by scientists at Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital

Heart Attack - Researchers from Ullevaal University publish new studies and findings in the area of heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies by D.T. Ko and co-authors describe new findings in heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies from M.T. Roe and co-researchers in the area of heart attack published

Heart Attack - Studies from Mayo Clinic update current data on heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies from University of California in the area of heart attack published

Heart Bypass Surgery - Data on heart bypass surgery detailed by R.H. Mehta and co-authors

Heart Bypass Surgery - New heart bypass surgery findings from University of Ulsan published

Heart Bypass Surgery - Reports from San Raffaele University highlight recent research in heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Reports summarize heart bypass surgery study results from F. Filsoufi and co-researchers

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research conducted at University of Milan has provided new information about heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research from F. Filsoufi and colleagues has provided new data on heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research from R.S. Poston and co-researchers yields new findings on heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research on heart bypass surgery discussed by F. Boissier and co-researchers

Heart Bypass Surgery - Scientists at University of Melbourne, Medical Department describe research in heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Studies from C. Bert and co-authors have provided new information about heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Studies from German Heart Center in the area of heart bypass surgery published

Heart Bypass Surgery - Studies from J. Mayer and co-authors have provided new information about heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Study data from Heart Center provide new insights into heart bypass surgery

Heart Failure - Reports outline heart failure study results from National Institutes of Health

Heart Failure - Reports summarize heart failure research from R.S. Boxer and co-authors

Heart Failure - Researchers from University of Auckland report on findings in heart failure

Heart Failure - Studies from University of Florida reveal new findings on heart failure

Heart Failure - Studies from Vrije University Amsterdam in the area of heart failure published

Heart Failure - Studies in the area of heart failure reported from University of Iowa, Medical Department

Hypertension - Research conducted at J.D. Dietz and co-authors has provided new information about hypertension

Ischemia - New ischemia study results reported from University of Virginia

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy - New left ventricular hypertrophy study findings recently were published by researchers at National University

Life Sciences - Researchers from Ohio State University describe findings in life sciences

Liver Cirrhosis - New findings from M. Zamirian and co-researchers in the area of liver cirrhosis described

Obesity and Diabetes - Research reports from University of Leuven provide new insights into obesity and diabetes

Relapsing Polychondritis - Scientists at College of Medicine target relapsing polychondritis

Spectroscopy - Research data from University Hospital update understanding of spectroscopy

Stem Cell Research - Studies from R.X. Xu et al further understanding of stem cell research

Stem Cell Research - Study findings on stem cell research are outlined in reports from J.H. Chen and colleagues

Surgery - New surgery data have been reported by J.C. Chachques and co-authors

Bypass Graft - Research from University of Wuerzburg, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery has provided new data on bypass graft

Cardiology - Researchers from University of Leuven discuss findings in cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Recent findings in cardiovascular disease prevention described by researchers from University of Amsterdam, Department of Social Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Research on cardiovascular disease risk factors described by scientists at State University of New York

Chronic Heart Failure - New findings reported from University of Groningen, Department of Cardiology describe advances in chronic heart failure

Chronic Heart Failure - Research in the area of chronic heart failure reported from G. Deley and colleagues

Chronic Heart Failure - Researchers from Leeds University detail new studies and findings in the area of chronic heart failure

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Therapy - Studies from T. Pladeck and co-authors have provided new information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapy

Clinical Trial Research - Studies conducted at D. Andresen et al on clinical trial research recently published

Dyspnea - Studies from McMaster University, Department of Medicine in the area of dyspnea published

Genetics & Genomics - Scientists at James Cook University, Department of Surgery report research in genetics & genomics

Heart Attack - New findings from S. Frantz and co-authors in the area of heart attack published

Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by scientists at University Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings recently were reported by researchers at University Hospital

Heart Attack - Research reports from General Hospital provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack - Researchers from Cochin Hospital describe findings in heart attack

Heart Attack - Scientists at Auckland Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine report research in heart attack

Heart Attack - Study results from A. Claesson and colleagues in the area of heart attack published

Heart Attack - Study results from J.P. Didon and colleagues in the area of heart attack published

Heart Attack Animal Studies - Research from S. Frantz et al has provided new information about heart attack animal studies

Heart Attack Animal Studies - Research on heart attack animal studies published by scientists at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Heart Attack Epidemiology - New heart attack epidemiology findings from Malmo University, Department of Clinical Sciences described

Heart Attack Epidemiology - Scientists at Singapore General Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine release new data on heart attack epidemiology

Heart Attack Epidemiology - Studies from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine further understanding of heart attack epidemiology

Heart Attack Epidemiology - Study findings from National Public Health Institute broaden understanding of heart attack epidemiology

Heart Attack Prognosis - Researchers from University of Heidelberg, Department of Medicine publish new studies and findings in the area of heart attack prognosis

Heart Attack Therapy - Findings from La Sapienza University provide new insights into heart attack therapy

Heart Attack Therapy - Researchers from Veterans General Hospital, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery describe findings in heart attack therapy

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research conducted at University Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery has provided new information about heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research from Monash University yields new findings on heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research from Oulu University, Department of Surgery reveals new findings on heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research results from University of Maryland, Department of Cardiac Surgery update understanding of heart bypass surgery

Heart Failure - New data from G. Cotter et al illuminate research in heart failure

Heart Failure - Report summarizes heart failure study findings from Georgetown University

Heart Failure - Research by L. Bott-Flügel and colleagues in heart failure provides new insights

Heart Failure - Research from University of Glasgow in the area of heart failure published

Heart Failure - Researchers from Northwestern University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of heart failure

Heart Failure - Studies from O. Milo-Cotter and colleagues yield new information about heart failure

Heart Failure Clinical Trial - Studies from University of California, Division of Cardiology further understanding of heart failure clinical trial

Heart Failure Epidemiology - New heart failure epidemiology research from Cleveland Clinic described

Heart Failure Epidemiology - Study data from McMaster University update understanding of heart failure epidemiology

Heart Failure Prevention - Investigators at University of Pittsburgh target heart failure prevention

Heart Failure Prevention - New heart failure prevention findings from University of Florida described

Heart Failure Prognosis - Reports from University of Brescia add new data to research in heart failure prognosis

Heart Failure Risk Factors - Study data from Toranomon Hospital update knowledge of heart failure risk factors

Heart Failure Therapy - Recent findings in heart failure therapy described by researchers from European Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences

Heart Failure Therapy - Reports from University of Ottawa, Heart Institute describe recent advances in heart failure therapy

Heart Failure Therapy - Reports from University of Toronto, Division of Cardiology advance knowledge in heart failure therapy

Heart Failure Therapy - Reports outline heart failure therapy study findings from C.M. Balion and colleagues

Heart Failure Therapy - Research from University of Ottawa, Heart Institute in heart failure therapy provides new insights

Heart Failure Therapy - Researchers from University of California report recent findings in heart failure therapy

Heart Transplants - Reports outline heart transplants study findings from Mayo Clinic

Hypothermia Therapy - Studies from University of Tampere describe new findings in hypothermia therapy

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by investigators at Cardiff University, Wales Heart Research Institute

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at Sahlgrenska University

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Leicester, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences from University of Oslo, Institute of Nursing provide new insights

Life Sciences - Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics target life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine describe research in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Studies from College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics have provided new data on pediatric in children

Liver Transplant - Researchers from University of Heidelberg, Department of Cardiac Surgery detail findings in liver transplant

Obesity Risk Factors - New obesity risk factors study findings reported from Medical University of Lodz, Department of Cardiology

Pulmonary Hypertension - Research from University Hospital yields new data on pulmonary hypertension

Stem Cell Research - Investigators at University of Cincinnati release new data on stem cell research

Surgery - Reports summarize surgery study results from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Surgery - Researchers from Harefield Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery publish findings in surgery

Thalassemia - Study data from China Medical University, Department of Laboratory Medicine provide new insights into thalassemia

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention - Studies conducted at National Research Center for Environment and Health on type 2 diabetes prevention recently published

Alzheimer Disease - Dutch Top Institute Allocates 150 Million Euro to R&D Projects Targeting Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease

Atherosclerosis - First Statin Monotherapy to Achieve Regression of Coronary Atherosclerosis by Angiography in a Major Clinical Study

Behavior - OptumHealth Programs and Services Recognized for Quality

Biopharmaceuticals - ARCA Discovery Changes Name to ARCA biopharma to Reflect Focus on Drug Commercialization

Blood Pressure - Significant Reductions in Mortality and Cardiovascular Events Shown Using Blood Pressure-Lowering Treatment in Those Aged 80 and Over

Cardiology - ACC.08 Late Breaking Clinical Trials Document Advancements in Medical Device Research, Underscore Medtronic Leadership in Clinical Evidence

Cardiology - King Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Results of CorVue(TM) Phase III Clinical Trials at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Conference

Cardiology - Robert Bonow, MD Honored for Outstanding Service by the American College of Cardiology

Clinical Trial Research - CardioTech Announces Second Site for CardioPass Clinical Trial

Clinical Trial Research - CVBT Appoints Dr. Nabil Dib as Principal Investigator for Phase II Heart Trial

Congestive Heart Failure - Final Data From the Bioheart Seismic Trial Suggest Safety, Efficacy of Autologous Stem-Cell Therapy for Treating Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure - Final Data From the SEISMIC Trial Suggest Safety, Efficacy of Autologous Stem- Cell Therapy for Treating Congestive Heart Failure

Coronary Stents - Spirit II Results Support Strength of Boston Scientific's Two Drug-Eluting Stent Platforms

Diabetes - New Data Shows Ranexa(R) Increases Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion

Diagnostic Imaging - Sutter Opens County's First Non-Hospital-Based Nuclear Imaging Option

Gordian Health Solutions - Gordian Health Solutions Introduces New Health Risk Assessment Tool

Heart Attack - Amorcyte Completes Phase I Trial of Stem Cell Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction

Heart Attack - Angiomax Demonstrated Improved Outcomes in Acute Heart Attack Patients Undergoing Primary Angioplasty Independent of Individual Risk Factors

Heart Attack - In-home AEDs don't improve sudden cardiac arrest survival

Heart Attack - Is PCI Safe, Effective After Clot-Busters for Heart Attack?

Heart Attack - Large Study Gives Nod to Drug-Eluting Stents in Heart Attack

Heart Attack - Range of Healthcare Offerings Help Philips Customers Reduce Critical Time to Treatment for Heart Attack Patients

Heart Attack - Siemens Showcases Its Latest Echocardiography Technologies at ACC 2008

Heart Attack - Synvista Therapeutics Presents New Preclinical Data Demonstrating the Value of Haptoglobin Genotype Testing In Diabetes at ACC Scientific Sessions

Heart Attack - Tirofiban significantly reduced residual ST-segment deviation after primary PCI in STEMI patients

Heart Bypass Surgery - Study finds support for PCI in unprotected left main disease

Heart Disease - Clopidogrel reloading worthwhile in acute coronary syndromes

Heart Disease - Filter Fails to Improve PCI Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndromes

Heart Disease - Jiffy Lube(R) Raises $1 Million for American Heart Association's Go Red for Women(TM) Movement to Fight Heart Disease

Heart Disease - One of the World's Largest Heart Disease Studies Reveals How Thousands of Heart Attacks and Strokes Could Be Prevented Every Year

Heart Failure - Landmark ONTARGET(TM) Trial Demonstrates Micardis(R) is Equally Effective as Ramipril, with Fewer Discontinuations, in a Broad High-Risk Cardiovascular Population

Heart Failure - Merck's Investigational Rolofylline Associated with Improved Dyspnea and Preserved Renal Function in Acute Heart Failure Patients in a Phase III Pilot Study

Heart Failure - MitraClip Device Preliminary Data Suggests Improved Heart Function and Relief from Heart Failure Symptoms in Functional Mitral Regurgitation Patients

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Philips Signs Long-Term Healthcare Research Partnership with One of the Largest Chinese Hospitals

Osteonecrosis - Young Patients with Knee Disorder Get Active after New Stanford Surgical Procedure

Patents - Compugen Discloses Novel Troponin Variant for Identification of Cardiac Muscle Injury, Receipt of Patent for the Molecule and Collaboration with Biosite

Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Involved in Projects To Develop Nation's First Heart Assist Devices for Young Children

Restenosis - TAXUS(R) Stent Demonstrates Similar Outcomes in Diabetic Patients Compared to Non-diabetics in Pooled Analysis of TAXUS IV and V Trials

Telemedicine - Carefx Takes the Louisiana Rural Health Information Exchange (LARHIX) ''Live'' in Less Than 5 Months

Thrombosis - Heart Attack Patients Benefit From Thrombus Aspiration Prior to Stenting, Study Shows

Thrombosis - Study Results Show Investigational Drug, Prasugrel, Cuts Risk of Stent-Related Clots by More than Half Versus Clopidogrel

Thrombosis - TAXUS(R) Express(TM) Stent Shows Similarly Low Re-intervention Rates in Diabetic Patients Compared to Non-Diabetics in ARRIVE 1 and 2 registries

Thrombosis - Three Year Follow-up Data Suggest Better Outcomes Were Maintained with the CYPHER(R) Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Compared to Brachytherapy in Patients with In-Stent Reblockage

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