New research is being presented at AHA 2013, the annual scientific sessions of the American Heart Association, from November 16 to 20 in Dallas.
Meeting Highlights
Telemonitoring Reduces Heart Failure-Related Readmissions
Program Improves QOL in STEMI Patients
Comparing Stroke Outcomes After Different Catheterization Techniques
News From the Meeting
Coffee May Help Perk Up Your Blood Vessels
Smokers Who Quit Cut Heart Disease Risk Faster than Previous Estimates
High Frequency Source Ablation Effective in Treating Atrial Fibrillation
Genetics Failed to Take the Guesswork out of Warfarin Dosing
New Drug may Be as Effective as Common Blood Thinner for Stroke Prevention
Many Sudden Cardiac Arrests Preceded by Warning Signs
Children’s Cardiovascular Fitness Declining Worldwide
Cholesterol Guidelines Are Based on Strong, Evidence-Based Science
Heart Attack Survival Similar Among Those Receiving Clot-Busting Drugs, Angioplasty
Combining Exercise, Vessel-Opening procedure Reduces Leg Pain
Opening Blocked Kidney Arteries No Better Than Medication Alone
“Smart” Pacemaker can Help Slow Heart Keep Up, Avoid Damage
Replacing, Repairing Leaky Mitral Valves Net Similar Results
Heart-Healthy Lifestyles can Spread Through Social Networks
Teamwork, Closer Follow-Up Helps Heart Patients Take Prescriptions After Hospital Stay
Sodium Nitrite Before Artery-Opening Procedures Didn’t Limit Heart Muscle Damage
Treating High Blood Pressure Right After Stroke Made No Difference in Recovery
Lowering Cardiac Arrest Patients’ Body Temperature on Way to Hospital Did Not Help Outcomes
No Difference in Survival When Lowering Cardiac Arrest Patients’ Temperature to 33°C vs. 36°C
Childhood Cancer Treatment Takes Toll on Hearts of Survivors
“Virtual Reality Hands” may Help Stroke Survivors Recover Hand Function
Heart Disease No. 1 Cause of Pregnancy-Related Deaths in California
Environmental Toxins Linked to Heart Defects
CPR for 38 Minutes or Longer Improves Chance to Survive Cardiac Arrest
More From the Meeting
Scientific Sessions 2013 Mobile Meeting Guide
ReSuscitation Science Symposium
Cardiovascular Nursing Clinical Symposium
Science & Technology Hall (Exhibits)
Science News from Scientific Sessions 2013
