More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diagnostics & Procedures
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Algorithm predicts females have higher risk for kidney damage after aneurysm repair
For an abdominal aortic aneurysm, female patients have a higher risk for kidney damage after endovascular repair, a Michigan Medicine study finds.
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Massive international study uncovers genes involved in heart disease
Scientists link dozens of new genome sites to coronary artery disease risk and pioneer a powerful method for illuminating the biological roots of common disease.
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Blood-based metabolic signature outperforms standard method for predicting diet, disease risk
The study found that machine learning techniques improved diet prediction by 10-20%.
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A constant state of Afib
One patient’s persistent atrial fibrillation required two specialized heart procedures 14 months apart. But now, he’s episode free.
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7 common Afib triggers that may surprise you
An expert weighs in on what to avoid to prevent an atrial fibrillation episode.
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Helping hearts across Michigan
A cardiologist reflects on 25 years of statewide collaboration through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium.
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Say bye-bye to blood thinners?
Certain patients with atrial fibrillation may be able to toss their blood thinners away, thanks to two devices designed to prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke.
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Comparing outcomes between therapies for babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Researchers look at whether the type of surgical shunt used in newborns with complex heart disease makes a difference by the time they’re adolescents.
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Apple Watch Study provides an unprecedented look at the health status of a diverse patient population
Participants from the University of Michigan Health-led research range in age, race and health conditions.
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After 40+ years, a game-changing operation for aortic valve stenosis
The novel procedure allows patients to have their valve replaced with a larger prosthetic, which significantly improves blood flow.
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A worsening lung disease deemed hopeless, until doctors tried this treatment
Lakeitha Perry was sent home from her local hospital with no options for treating her pulmonary hypertension, but innovative treatment methods changed her prognosis and her life.
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Ditching tobacco for your surgery
Providers across Michigan took action to get their patients to quit smoking before going under the knife.
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Marijuana use associated with higher stroke, bleeding risks after heart procedures
Study finds some complications, but no significant difference in risk of death.
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HVAD risks: What you need to know
After a popular medical device for heart failure is taken off the market, a cardiac surgeon explains why most people won’t have theirs removed.
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Smokers needed angioplasty and stenting a decade before non-smokers
People with obesity also needed these common interventional cardiology procedures earlier than those who were not obese, in a new study from across the state of Michigan.
