Health News Archives

Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review
Cardiologists looking at new generation of drugs as Plavix trial shows double dosage best for angioplasty

Sometimes Angioplasty Can Wait
Artery-opening procedure can be done up to 21 hours later with milder heart attacks, study shows

Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery
British study finds a reduced risk of stroke afterwards

Stenting a Good Option for Left Main Heart Artery
As effective as standard of bypass surgery, Polish study finds

Effient Sanctioned for Angioplasty Patients
To reduce the risk of blood clots

’Easter Island’ Drug Adds Years to Mice
Prospects for extending human life remain unclear, researchers say

Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks
Canadian study shows better survival when compared to those who got clot-busting treatment

With Heart Attacks, Fast Treatment Matters
The sooner angioplasty is done, the lower the death rate, study finds

Racial Disparity Seen in Angioplasty Outcomes
Black patients more likely to experience complications, study finds

Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination
Patients with stents should discuss the use of these meds with their doctor, cardiac group says