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It's American Heart Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. 1 in every 3 deaths is from heart disease and stroke = to 2,200 deaths per day

Women who have migraines with aura, which are often visual disturbances such as flashing lights, may be more likely to have problems with their heart and blood vessels, and those on newer contraceptives may be at higher risk for blood clots.

Every birdie made by a golfer on the Oak Park High School Varsity golf team during the 2013 season will help to improve the care and treatment of children born with congenital heart defects.

Local Scottsdale 15 year old boy suffered a heart attack at a young age leaving him handicapped and struggling for mobility as a teenage. He will be the guest of honor at K2Adventures upcoming event November 10.

The law firm Wright & McGurk is offering injured consumers a free GranuFlo® case evaluation. If you or your loved one has suffered a dialysis injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Call our firm today to find out how we can help you recover.

Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards, through a comprehensive application process including a detailed case study review.

The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health Announces ALERTS Study for Cardiac Monitor and Alert System. New research study will evaluate safety and effectiveness of an implantable device designed to be an early warning system for heart attacks.

In the recently concluded meeting of the 18TH world congress of Electro Physiology held at Nice, France,

Dr. Arthur Agatston, preventive cardiologist and author of "The South Beach Diet" series, will spearhead prevention and wellness initiative.

Heart specialist at Miami’s Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute available for commentary on new national campaign to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years.

Board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, Dr. Rehman has been an attending cardiologist at SNCH since 2002. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention.

Medical experts recommend more frequent screenings for breast cancer which is the most common cancer among women. The American Association for Critical Illness Insurance supports the recommendation.

Ennis & Ennis, P.A. reports that the FDA is warning of the dangers of DMAA and is working to ensure that any dietary supplements containing the stimulant, dimethylamylamine (DMAA) will no longer be distributed or sold in the U.S. marketplace.

Cardiac rehabilitation offers a comprehensive approach to chronic disease management by addressing risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, smoking, unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle.

In recognition of having saved over 1.1 million lives, Dr. Charles Hennekens has a ranking of number 81 in all of human history from ScienceHeroes.com

It's American Heart Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. 1 in every 3 deaths is from heart disease and stroke = to 2,200 deaths per day

Medical researchers have this week claimed to have finally harnessed the health secret of the Mediterranean diet - in a SINGLE PILL.

Women who have migraines with aura, which are often visual disturbances such as flashing lights, may be more likely to have problems with their heart and blood vessels, and those on newer contraceptives may be at higher risk for blood clots.

QuickMedical a distributor for the CardioChek® cholesterol analyzers hopes this new study will encourage more people to monitor their heart and brain health via cholesterol screening.

Every birdie made by a golfer on the Oak Park High School Varsity golf team during the 2013 season will help to improve the care and treatment of children born with congenital heart defects.

Welkins,LLC announces sales and distribution agreement with Spartan Medical Inc. "Therapeutic hypothermia has the potential to save lives and limit long lasting neurological damage" said Vince Proffitt, President of Spartan Medical.

Local Scottsdale 15 year old boy suffered a heart attack at a young age leaving him handicapped and struggling for mobility as a teenage. He will be the guest of honor at K2Adventures upcoming event November 10.

The Key to Life pill holder was designed to help improve heart attack survival rates by ensuring that heart attack victims receive ASA (commonly known as Aspirin®) as soon as possible.

The law firm Wright & McGurk is offering injured consumers a free GranuFlo® case evaluation. If you or your loved one has suffered a dialysis injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Call our firm today to find out how we can help you recover.

Bill Jennings, owner of Bill & Frank's Brickhouse Grill in DeLand, participated in a Florida Hospital DeLand cardiac drill so that the hospital can provide Therapeutic-Induced Hypothermia.

Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards, through a comprehensive application process including a detailed case study review.

For its success in quickly treating heart attack patients who arrive at its emergency department, Georgetown Memorial Hospital has earned a prestigious national award, one of only 73 hospitals in the nation selected for the honor.

Northern California Medical Associates’ (ncmahealth.com) Dr. Patrick S. Coleman directs the Coastal Valley STEMI Program, an organized effort to expedite the treatment protocol of STEMI heart attack victims in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties.

The Cardiovascular Institute of UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Announces ALERTS Pivotal Study for Implantable Cardiac Monitor and Alert System.

The results of a survey of all 73 acute care hospitals in New Jersey evaluating the adoption and implementation of therapeutic hypothermia from 2004-2011 are published in Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management.

Ennis & Ennis, P.A. Explains the Recent GSK Healthcare Fraud Settlement with the Justice Department

The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health Announces ALERTS Study for Cardiac Monitor and Alert System. New research study will evaluate safety and effectiveness of an implantable device designed to be an early warning system for heart attacks.

In the recently concluded meeting of the 18TH world congress of Electro Physiology held at Nice, France,

Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center is now utilizing Therapeutic-Induced Hypothermia, an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) protocol in treating patients who have suffered from cardiac arrest.

Dr. Arthur Agatston, preventive cardiologist and author of "The South Beach Diet" series, will spearhead prevention and wellness initiative.

A new study finds that critical illness insurance claims often begin prior to age 55. Cancer is the number one cause of claims according to trade group study.

NEWARK – Saint Michael's Medical Center announces its first implant of a medical device designed to alert patients of an impending heart attack so they can seek medical attention and potentially avert damage to their heart, or even death.

Optimal Health Bridge Announces the Launch of www.Omega3s.net: Clinical Studies and Opinion from America’s Top Scientists and Doctors. Web researchers scan the Internet for the best information source for Omega-3 Fish Oil. Now it's easy.

The new device includes options to promote appropriate therapy, reduce right ventricular pacing, and improve patient management. Additionally, the device streamlines the implant procedure with the new standard defibrillation connection system.

Gamma Therapeutics, a biotech venture developing cardiac biomarkers, signed a mfg contract with ZEUS Scientific, one of the world’s leading mfgs. of autoimmune & infectious disease immunoassay kits & products for the clinical diagnostic industry.

Heart attacks in women go unrecognized and can result in death or grave disability. Researchers at Binghamton University and SUNY Upstate Medical University have developed an educational program that will shorten the time to treatment and save lives.

HEART UK has today called on all NHS Trusts to offer cardiac rehabilitation services to patients more vigorously following the launch of a report highlighting the shocking inequalities in treatment after a heart attack in England.

Therapeutic hypothermia has been proven to reduce mortality and improve neurologic outcomes after a heart attack, yet it was rarely used in a sample of more than 26,000 patients

Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to increased heart disease which affects millions of Americans every year according to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance.

Amid the frenzied pace of decorating, planning and shopping for the perfect holiday with family and friends, don't let cold temperatures and the heightened stress brought on by these activities ruin your health this holiday season.

Celine Dion to perform at private kickoff concert in December, donating proceeds to Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute's capital campaign

After extensive product research, Service Foods is working with these companies to provide its clients with these superior alternatives to regular table salt

Ennis & Ennis, P.A. Explains that States with a Statute of Limitations of More Than One Year for Product Liability Cases May Still Have Time to File Claims Arising from the Use of Avandia

Metro Health Hospital has received another national award for its exceptional heart attack care.

Heart specialist at Miami’s Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute available for commentary on new national campaign to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years.

A heart disease diagnosis doesn’t mean that you have to give up all that you enjoy in life by following a stringent Vegan diet. Dr. Brill provides a simple and delicious Mediterranean lifestyle plan to reverse heart disease.

"Heart Attack" is the most recent release from a yet to be released CD titled "One LIfe"

It may be possible to predict which heart attack sufferers will survive.

Board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, Dr. Rehman has been an attending cardiologist at SNCH since 2002. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention.

Nearly one million Americans will have their first heart attack this year. A new study reveals family history is a good predictor or risk.

Medical experts recommend more frequent screenings for breast cancer which is the most common cancer among women. The American Association for Critical Illness Insurance supports the recommendation.

To much salt, whether good or bad, has been in a debate for some time now. However, GreenBeanBuddy shares the danger too much salt can bring according to the latest US study.

So, we arrive at the final stanza of my series on metabolic syndrome. This condition puts you at exceptionally high risk for heart disease and it is one we should all pay close attention to.

To educate American consumers on ways to protect against risks and costs involved with cancer, heart attacks and strokes, the nation's largest consumer information center has been launched by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance.

Dr. David H. Farrell, GT’s Founder and CSO will present scientific data related to his three decades of research in human blood fibrinogen, hemostasis and thrombosis at the American Heart Association Conf. in Chicago, IL, April 28-30, 2011.

Gamma Therapeutics, an Oregon biotech venture announced its been awarded a Phase II SBIR grant from the NIH to commercialize its GammaCoeur CVD Risk Assay. The $1.1 M grant allows GT to complete development, testing & final FDA approval by 2012.

EPG Health Media announce the launch of a new interactive Post Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure knowledge centre for doctors. The educational resource is freely available to doctors at EPG Online (www.epgonline.org).