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New Software Provides 3-D Views of Arteries in Catheterization Lab redOrbit Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:18 PM PST DALLAS -- New technology that allows doctors to see three-dimensional images of heart arteries in the catheterization lab passed its first major testing hurdle -- moving doctors closer to understanding its impact on clinical practice, researchers report in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, an American Heart Association journal. Searing the heart for the better Science News Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:18 PM PST Catheter destroys heart tissue to stifle atrial fibrillation Southlake resident has big heart for Haiti Southlake Times Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:16 PM PST For most residents in Southlake, Haiti seems like a country thousands of miles away but for resident Dumas Siméus that country is close to his heart. New technology gives 3-D views of arteries AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:12 PM PST WASHINGTON (AFP) - Cardiologists could soon have 3-D images of patients' coronary arteries at their fingertips and better treat heart disease thanks to a new software unveiled by researchers on Tuesday. An 86-Year-Old Woman With Cardiac Cachexia Contemplating the End of Her Life: Review of Hospice Care [Clinical ... Journal of the American Medical Association Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:44 PM PST Mrs H is an 86-year-old woman with progressive congestive heart failure and multiple chronic conditions who is experiencing worsening function and quality of life despite maximum medical therapies. She seeks advice regarding control over the circumstances of the end of her life, be it by suicide or under hospice care. Typical of US populations older than 65 years with multiple chronic health ... Atrial Fibrillation [JAMA Patient Page] Journal of the American Medical Association Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:38 PM PST Atrial fibrillation (also called AF or A Fib ) is the most common form of sustained arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder). Atrial fibrillation is more common in older people, people with high blood pressure, and people with other kinds of heart disease. Cut the salt Philippine Daily Inquirer Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:38 PM PST The latest issue (January 20, 2010) of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEDJM) has an article strongly urging US government regulations on the salt content of processed foods as a way of reducing heart diseases. Surgical procedure best for common heart problem CTV Toronto Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:27 PM PST Treating the common heart problem called atrial fibrillation by burning off small parts of heart tissue works much better than drug treatments, a new study has confirmed. Landmark heart treatment study EurekAlert! Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:27 PM PST Treating a common heart rhythm disorder by burning heart tissue with a catheter works dramatically better than drug treatments, according to a landmark study published in the Jan. 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Early EKG Seems to Improve Odds After Heart Attack MedicineNet.com Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:26 PM PST Title: Early EKG Seems to Improve Odds After Heart Attack Category: Health News Created: 1/25/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2010

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