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Recent Circulatory System Articles

2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing
Angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy successful in preventing ipsilateral stroke

Artery Plaque Rupture Can Occur Without Symptoms
But this makes build-up more vulnerable to future bursts, researchers find

Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later
But parents shouldn't worry, researchers say

No Definitive Link Seen Between Vytorin and Cancer
Review results are reassuring, one cardiologist says

New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective
Artery-opening device emits drug from a biodegradable polymer

Newer Blood Pressure Drug Better for Some Heart Patients, Diabetics
Study found telmisartan offered slight benefit for those unable to take ACE inhibitors

Health Tip: Warning Signs of a Bleeding Disorder
See your doctor if you have symptoms

Most Patients With Irregular Heartbeat Take Inadequate Blood Thinner Dose
Warfarin could cut stroke risk by 67%, but patients and doctors say drug is hard to manage

Newer Blood Pressure Drug No Better Than Placebo in Preventing Stroke
Patients may need to be on telmisartan longer to see positive effect, researchers say

Fat Cells in Obese People Are ’Sick’
More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says