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- Pediatrix Acquires South Florida Pediatric Cardiology Practice
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., (NYSE:PDX) announced that it has completed the acquisition of a pediatric cardiology practice based in Pembroke Pines, Florida, that serves patients in communities in northwest Miami-Dade and western Broward counties. The practice was founded in 2002 by Raul Aguirre, M.D., who has more than 12 years' experience practicing pediatric cardiology in South Florida. Dr. Aguirre's practice provides a range of cardiology services to pediatric patients.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT - For Detecting Endoleaks MRI Better Than MDCT
Contrast-enhanced MR imaging is significantly superior to 16 slice multidetector CT in the detection of endoleaks after endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurisms (EVAR), according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Ospedale San Giovanni in Bellinzona, Switzerland."Endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms has become a viable alternative treatment to open surgery for many patients.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT - Ventracor Limited (ASX:VCR) Announce Results Of US Feasibility Trial Of The VentraAssist LVAD
Ventracor Limited (ASX:VCR)(US:VTCRY) released the clinical results of the US Feasibility Trial of the VentrAssist(R) Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). The results were presented on Saturday 12 April at the annual meeting of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) in Boston by Dr. Andrew Boyle, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School, in Minneapolis MN.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT - New Cardiac CT Technique Significantly Reduces Patient' Exposure To Radiation
A new cardiac CT technique, prospective gated 64-channel cardiac CT, has a significantly lower radiation dose and produces CT coronary angiograms with better image quality when compared with the standard retrospective ECG gating, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington in Redmond, WA.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT - Heart Healthy Diet Can Include Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts included in a heart healthy diet reduced low-density cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and should be included among nuts with qualified health claims, according to researchers."We looked at macadamia nuts because they are not currently included in the health claim for tree nuts, while other tree nuts are currently recommended as part of a heart healthy diet," says Dr. Amy E. Griel, a recent Penn State Ph.D.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT - Events Of The Heart To Premiere "You've Gotta Have Heart''
Events of the Heart (EOH) is making its inaugural visit to Los Angeles with the premiere of "You've Gotta Have Heart" on April 28 at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave, for one night only. The evening will feature theatrical performances starring Eva Longoria, Dana Delany, Holland Taylor, Brenda Strong and Judy Gold, among others, to help raise awareness about heart disease in women.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:00:00 PDT - DVT Expert: Find Out If You're At Risk This Summer
Travellers are being advised to find out whether they?re at increased risk of suffering a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) before embarking on long haul flights this summer.DVT occurs when circulation is poor. Blood slows and forms a clot in a deep vein, usually in the calf. If the clot then makes its way to the lungs it can be fatal.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:00:00 PDT - Atherosclerosis-Associated Biochemical Signals May Damage Other Organs
Many scientists view atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, as a localized disease characterized by the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries, which can eventually cause heart attacks and strokes. Now, in a finding that challenges conventional knowledge, researchers in New York and North Carolina report that plaques formed in arteries are associated with certain harmful chemical reactions that can contribute to damage in the lungs, liver, and other organs.
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT - Nutrition Research Unveiled This Week Shows Pistachios Are Smart For The Heart
More good news for pistachio fans! According to new data unveiled this week at the Experimental Biology Conference in San Diego, snacking on pistachios has proved once again to have a positive impact on improving cardiovascular health by significantly reducing inflammation in the body, a prominent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor.CVD remains the number one cause of death in the U.S., with millions more Americans currently living with the disease.
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:00:00 PDT - Extremely Low Dose CT Coronary Angiography Shows Promise In Assessing Cardiac Function
Extremely low dose CT coronary angiography can be used to measure cardiac function and has the potential for use when other commonly used examinations are limited, a preliminary study indicates.
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - MDCT Accurate In Detecting Stenosis In Calcified Coronary Artery Plaque
Multidetector CT angiography can accurately predict the presence of obstructive disease (stenosis) in small and moderate-sized calcified coronary artery plaque (CAP), and is even fairly accurate in diagnosing large and heavily calcified CAP, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.The study evaluated 31 patients who had one or more calcified CAP, comparing the results from CCTA to cardiac catheterization.
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - Hospitalization Linked To Increased Mortality In Heart Failure Patients
Patients with heart failure are at increased risk of death if they are hospitalized for worsening heart failure symptoms, according to new research from UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham). The findings, published this month in the Journal of Cardiac Failure, suggest that a new emphasis on avoiding the need to hospitalize heart failure patients is required in medicine.
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - 3 Legendary Physician-Scientists To Be Honoured By LA BioMed
The Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA BioMed) will honor three of its legendary physician-scientists for their internationally recognized contributions to medicine at its fifth annual Legends dinner celebration May 1 at Trump National Golf Club.Dominic DeCristofaro, M.D., Grant B. Hieshima, M.D., and Jerrold Turner, M.D., are the three Legends to be honored at the dinner event.
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PDT - Long-Term Benefit Of Carotid Stenting As Alternative To Surgery Shown By SAPPHIRE Trial
Carotid artery stenting is an effective option for high risk patients who are not eligible for surgery, according to a long-term study published in this week's New England Journal of Medicine. Carotid artery disease, which involves clogging of the arteries in the neck that provide blood to the brain, is a significant risk factor for stroke, making these study results important for the estimated 200,000 Americans each year who would otherwise not be candidates for the treatment.
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT - NEJM Study Demonstrates Carotid Stenting With Embolic Protection Is Comparable To Surgery
According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine this week, three-year data from the Stenting and Angioplasty with Protection in Patients at High Risk for Endarterectomy (SAPPHIRE) study in patients with severe blocked carotid arteries, the main blood vessels in the ne
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