CARDIOLOGY: Drug-eluting stents head off problems in diseased vein graftsPlaque sealing can be done preventively on non-symptomatic lesions CARDIOLOGY: Resistant hypertension responds to renal sympathetic denervationZapping the renal sympathetic nerves with radiofrequency energy may offer hope to patients unable to control their hypertension despite multiple high-dose medications. CARDIOLOGY: Ventricular reconstruction disappoints Large study shows no significant benefit for heart failure patients when added to CABG Breastfeeding is good for the heart A new study using data from the Women's Health Initiative indicates breastfeeding protects women against cardiovascular disease-and the longer they breastfeed, the greater the protection. How do new anticoagulants differ from existing ones for thromboembolic disorders? CARDIOLOGY: New stress marker can help rule out acute MI earlier than troponin Copeptin is elevated in patients with acute MI early on and then drops, while troponin takes hours to rise and requires retesting CARDIOLOGY: JUPITER analysis strengthens evidence for inflammation as heart disease risk CARDIOLOGY: Hormone may ease breathing of acute heart failure patients Phase II study of relaxin draws criticism, but editorialists agree results warrant further study CARDIOLOGY: JUPITER shows statin cuts risk of venous thromboembolism CARDIOLOGY: Antiplatelet combo a new stroke prevention option in atrial fibrillation Clopidogrel plus ASA provides effective alternative when patients aren't candidates for warfarin First Previous 101 102 103 104 105 Next Last
