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Older patients taking statins or fibrates saw their risk of stroke over almost a decade decline by about one-third

Statins, Fibrates Linked to 30% Lower Stroke Risk in Elderly

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But no association between statins and lower risk of coronary heart disease in this group

American Society of Hypertension, May 15-19

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The American Society of Hypertension 30th Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension was held from...
The most distinctive causes of death for each U.S. state have been mapped in a report published online May 14 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's  Preventing Chronic Disease.

Most Distinctive Causes of Death Mapped by U.S. State

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Map depicts variety of causes, including 15,000 HIV deaths in Florida, 22 syphilis deaths in Louisiana
For patients with coronary artery disease pretreated with lipid-lowering therapy

Glucose Variation Impacts Coronary Plaque Vulnerability

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Findings in patients with coronary artery disease pretreated with lipid-lowering therapy
The risk of death or stroke after carotid artery stenting varies widely among U.S. hospitals

Mortality, Stroke Risks Vary Widely After Carotid Stenting

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Stroke, death more common at some centers than others
Adverse cardiac events are rare among adult patients presenting with chest pain with two negative findings for serial biomarkers

Admission Not Necessary for Many ER Patients With Chest Pain

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Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say
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Washington D.C. Nabs Highest American Fitness Index Ranking

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Followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul and San Diego as places that encourage exercise
The world's smallest pacemaker is safe and effective in patients with symptomatic bradycardia

‘World’s Smallest Pacemaker’ Appears Promising in Human Trial

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Device is 93 percent smaller than prior pacemakers
Smartphones could help improve detection and management of atrial fibrillation

Smartphone ECG Can Detect Atrial Fibrillation

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Researchers say smartphone apps can work for atrial fibrillation screening
More physical activity is tied to living longer in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators

Patients With ICDs Fare Better When More Active

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Those who are most active soon after getting heart device tend to live longer