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April 25, 2016
Women had fewer deaths after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) than men, despite near-doubled risk for in-hospital vascular complications, a late-breaking study here suggested. Read the full story at MedPage Today
February 9, 2016
A medical device implanted in nearly a quarter of a million patients each year who are at a higher risk for blood clots, has proven fatal in dozens of cases. Kelsie Kriese, 26, had one implanted at the age of 19 after a tragic accident. Watch the video at News 4
February 8, 2016
Gerald Nuckols had a long career as a carnival worker, but his health forced him to retire. “I couldn’t walk a block without stopping and resting,” Nuckols said. Watch the full story at KENS 5
February 8, 2016
An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases. That statistic is why Dr. Ildiko Agoston, from the University of Texas Health Science Center, is trying to make sure women understand the importance of taking care of themselves. Watch the full story at KSAT 12
February 7, 2016
Joanne Brewer was the proverbial picture of health for most of her life. “I was one of those healthy people who didn’t use any of my health insurance, and I hated like heck to have to pay for it,” the 73-year-old retired educator says. “I wasn’t overweight, did not have high blood pressure and never […]
January 4, 2016
Are you overwhelmed by the holidays? Are you stressed, and drinking and eating more than you normally do? They are signs of what doctors call “Holiday Heart Syndrome.” The syndrome can happen to anyone, even if they have a healthy heart. It’s triggered by stress and alcohol, and makes your heart beat three to four […]
