Researchers Examine Role of Inflammatory Mechanisms in a Healing Heart Opening …Newswise (press release)“Defining the role of the inflammasome in the response to injury in the heart and the possibility to intervene opens a new area of investigation…
DigitalJournal.comNew devices to treat heart failure approved by FDADigitalJournal.comBy KJ Mullins. New implant devices from Boston Scientific has been granted FDA approval. The INCEPTA, ENERGEN and PUNCTUA™cardiac resynchronization therapy defibril…
CircuLite Pulls in $30M for Heart DeviceXconomyThe company said in a statement that it will use the proceeds to support the anticipated 2012 European launch of a device it dubs “the world's smallest surgically implanted blood pump,” which is us…
Fox NewsSecondhand Smoke Tied to Bad Heart Failure OutcomesFox NewsIf you have chronic heart failure, being around a smoker may be bad for your physical and mental well-being, a new study suggests. Researchers found that of 205 non-smokers with heart f…
BG Medicine, Inc. Announces Peer-Reviewed Publication on Galectin-3 and …MarketWatch (press release)The results from the study were published in the November 22, 2011 online issue of the journal Clinical Chemistry, titled, "Galectin-3 and the De…
Heart Valve Operation Key to LongevitydailyRxHeart failure patients that also have an infection of the heart lining called infective endocarditis tend to live shorter lives. Heart valve surgery may significantly reduce the risk of such patients dying. …
AsiaOneNew therapy for heart failure patients with fluid overloadAsiaOneSINGAPORE – A new therapy known as Aquapheresis is available for the first time in Asia for heart failure patients suffering from fluid overload. Introduced by the National Heart C…
California WatchPrime hospital allegedly bills at six times state rate for heart failureFierceHealthFinanceA hospital owned by California chain Prime Healthcare Services has allegedly been billing Medicare to treat patients for heart failure at rates f…
Colorado State University Veterinarians Looking for Felines for Clinical TrialsColorado State University News (press release)FORT COLLINS – Colorado State University veterinarians are looking for cats with chronic kidney disease to participate in sever…
Secondhand smoke tied to bad heart failure outcomesReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) – If you have chronic heart failure, being around a smoker may be bad for your physical and mental well-being, a new study suggests. Researchers found that of 205 non-s…