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Preventive angioplasty does not improve prognosis

Science Daily - Heart Disease

For heart attack patients, treating only the coronary artery that caused the infarction works just as well as preventive balloon dilation of the other coronary arteries, according to a new large study.

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Devices Flop for Severe PAD; CPR on LVAD Patients; Cancer Drugs for Heart Disease?

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- For patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and chronic limb-threatening ischemia, drug-eluting stents and drug-coated balloons did not improve amputation-free survival compared with balloon angioplasty alone in the BASIL.

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Debunking Myths about Heart Disease

AMS Cardiology

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide despite advancements in medical science and healthcare. Below, we aim to debunk common myths about cardiovascular disease, providing accurate information and emphasizing the importance of treatment for heart disease with timely interventions.

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DAIC's Top 10 for April

DAIC

Incentives Prompt Increased Daily Walking in Patients at Risk for Heart Disease 6. Around 10% of Deaths from Coronary Stenting, Balloon Angioplasty are Preventable 9. Novel CT Exam Reduces Need for Invasive Artery Treatment 7. FDA Announces Recalls of Abbott/Thoratec Corp.

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Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center and GE HealthCare Collaborate to Install the First Allia IGS Pulse Electrophysiology Lab in the United States for Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Procedures

DAIC

HHNM will use the Allia IGS Pulse system in its cardiac electrophysiology (EP) lab to plan, guide and monitor the outcomes of electrophysiological procedures, such as cardiac ablations, cardiac catherizations, transcatheter aortic valve replacements, balloon and coronary angioplasties and more.

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El Camino Health Cardiologist Earns International Award for Achievements in Advancing Cardiovascular Field

DAIC

Andreas Grüntzig was a German cardiologist best known for being the first to develop successful balloon angioplasty for expanding lumens of narrowed arteries. It’s a celebration of the amazing innovation that has occurred in structural heart disease therapy over the last 20 years and I’m proud to be part of it.

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The Importance of Regular Heart Check-Ups: What You Need to Know

AMS Cardiology

Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. At AMS Cardiology, we believe proactive care is essential for maintaining optimal heart health. Below we’ll discuss the importance of heart screenings , check-ups and cardiac disease prevention and why choosing AMS Cardiology for your care is the right decision.