October 27, 2015 Medtronic recalls loading system for heart device Medtronic Plc has recalled 6,912 units of loading system of a recently approved heart device after reports of the presence of particulates.
October 27, 2015 Clot-grabbing devices offer better outcomes for stroke patients Going into the blocked artery of someone who is having a stroke to remove the clot is more likely to produce a good recovery than treatment with just clot-busting drugs, according to a study of 500 patients in the Netherlands.
October 27, 2015 Red Cross launches blood donation app A new app is making it easier to donate blood.
October 27, 2015 Supervised exercise best for intermittent claudication People with intermittent claudication that causes leg pain, cramping or fatigue while walking are able to walk further after months of supervised exercise therapy, compared to unsupervised exercise, according to a new study.
October 27, 2015 American Heart Association issues advice for heart-healthy workplace Employers who want to encourage heart-healthy behavior by employees should share seven important messages, the American Heart Association advises.
October 27, 2015 Abbott dissolving stent has lower angina rate vs metal stent: study Abbott's Absorb dissolving heart stent proved as safe and effective one year after being placed in a diseased artery as the company's market-leading Xience drug coated metal stent with a significantly lower rate of chest pain, according to data presented at a medical meeting on Sunday.
October 27, 2015 Why exercise is important— even if you don’t need to lose weight The promise of a smaller waistline may get you into the gym, but all of your sweating and panting is delivering far more than aesthetic changes.
October 27, 2015 Do-it-yourself blood pressure care can beat MDs, study finds "Do-it-yourself" blood pressure measurements and medicine changes work better than usual doctor-office care in some patients, a study of older adults in England found.
October 27, 2015 Blood clot prevention is higher priority at hospitals Blood clots, which form when blood doesn’t flow properly, can happen to anyone, including travelers on long plane rides in cramped seats, women on birth control drugs, or seemingly healthy people with no known risk factors.
October 27, 2015 Man who got a heart transplant within days celebrates new job, new son When 29-year-old Robert Toth had a cold he couldn’t shake, he never imagined it signaled a failing heart.
