More Women Die During Heart Bypass Surgery. Researchers Pinpoint a Major Contributing Factor
Researchers find that a specific surgical risk factor accounts for 38% of the heightened mortality rate in women during heart bypass surgery.
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Month: April 2024
Is It Time to ‘Blank the Blanking Period’ After AFib Ablation? Cardiologists Say Yes
New research questions the standard three-month blanking period after atrial fibrillation ablation, suggesting early occurrences of atrial tachyarrhythmia within this timeframe can predict long-term recurrences.
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Treating Gum Disease Post-AFib Procedure May Reduce Recurrence
Patients with severe gum inflammation who had it treated after heart catheter ablation were significantly less likely to have a recurrence of AFib.
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Drug Duo Could Reverse Heart Failure by Regenerating Cardiac Muscle
A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center has demonstrated that a combination of FDA-approved drugs can effectively regenerate damaged heart muscle.
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Abbott Recalls HeartMate LVADs After Multiple Deaths
Abbott is recalling certain HeartMate LVADs, which have been associated with 14 deaths, due to obstruction risks.
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