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May 07, 2009
Videoconferencing can increase patient access to stroke specialists; immediate, thorough testing needed after “warning” strokes
Videoconferencing can increase patient access to stroke specialists; immediate, thorough testing needed after “warning” strokes
American Heart Association scientific statements
Lee Schwamm, M.D.
DALLAS, May 7, 2009 — High-quality...
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Stroke News
May 05, 2009
Computer-based phone calls raise awareness, control of blood pressure
Computer-based phone calls raise awareness, control of blood pressure
American Heart Association rapid access journal report
Study highlights:
An automated system that regularly contacts hypertension patients helps them to reduce their...
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Heart News
May 04, 2009
More compressions, fewer interruptions lead to higher cardiac arrest survival
More compressions, fewer interruptions lead to higher cardiac arrest survival
American Heart Association rapid access journal report
Study highlights:
Survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest patients increased when...
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Heart News
April 30, 2009
Caring for stroke survivors sometimes stressful, but also rewarding
Caring for stroke survivors sometimes stressful, but also rewarding
American Heart Association rapid access journal report
Study highlights:
• While caring for stroke survivors can be highly stressful, many families feel little strain from...
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Stroke News
April 30, 2009
Swine Flu update for people with heart disease
Swine Flu update for people with heart disease
Updated October. 14, 2009
In general, influenza of all types can pose greater dangers for people with heart failure, or with any cardiovascular disease. Like seasonal flu, the H1N1 (a.k.a....
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Heart News
April 30, 2009
Acerca de la influenza porcina en personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares
Acerca de la influenza porcina en personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares
DALLAS, April 30, 2009
· La influenza es una mayor amenaza de salud para personas con insuficiencia cardiaca o con...
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Heart News
April 30, 2009
Quantros Regulatory Reporting Management Solution and Outcome’s Patient Management Tool® application improve hospital access to American Heart Association quality improvement program
Quantros Regulatory Reporting Management Solution and Outcome’s Patient Management Tool® application improve hospital access to American Heart Association quality improvement program
DALLAS, April 30, 2009 – The American Heart...
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Heart News
April 29, 2009
Urine screening test may one day predict coronary artery disease
Urine screening test may one day predict coronary artery disease
American Heart Association meeting report - Abstract P159
Study highlights:
Seventeen specific protein fragments seem to distinguish people who have coronary artery disease...
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Heart News
April 27, 2009
Patients at community health clinics less likely to be referred to cardiologist
Patients at community health clinics less likely to be referred to cardiologist
American Heart Association rapid access journal report
Study highlights:
Heart disease patients whose primary care is based at community health clinics are...
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Heart News
April 27, 2009
American Stroke Association Provides Tips for Caregivers as Part of Stroke Month in May
American Stroke Association Provides Tips for Caregivers as Part of Stroke Month in May
DALLAS, April 27, 2009 -- If your loved one suffers a stroke, you'll probably be left overwhelmed with countless questions.
What medications have been...
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Stroke News
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