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Smartphone ECGs Have Similar Accuracy to Standard ECGs

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Smartphone and standard ECGs detect atrial rate and rhythm, AV block, QRS delay with equal accuracy
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U.S. Lyme Disease Costs Could Exceed $1 Billion Annually

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Prolonged illness in infected Americans costs up to $1.3 billion a year in treatments
Motivational interviewing can be a useful approach for reaching noncompliant patients

Motivational Interviewing Can Help Reach Nonadherent Patients

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Although working with patients to set personal goals may take more time, the investment pays off
Early enrollment in cardiac rehabilitation does not increase major adverse event rates among patients who recently underwent open heart surgery

Early Rehab Doesn’t Increase Adverse Events Post-CABG

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Findings in coronary artery bypass graft patients entering cardiac rehab within two weeks of discharge
The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

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Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
A stent-like device placed in the coronary sinus may benefit patients with refractory angina

Device Used in Europe Promising for Refractory Angina

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Small trial shows Reducer brings relief to those with refractory angina
Patients with systolic blood pressure higher than 150 mm Hg face increased risks without aggressive drug treatment started within a month and a half

Prompt, Aggressive BP Management Encouraged

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Systolic reading of 150 should prompt immediate action to prevent poor outcomes, researchers say
One out of three adults would sooner face a shorter life span than take a daily pill to prevent cardiovascular disease

One in Three Prefer Earlier Death to Daily Pill

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One of three survey respondents rejected the idea even if it meant a shorter life
Patients with peripheral arterial disease who face amputation of a foot or leg can have their limb saved by minimally invasive surgery to improve blood flow

ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations

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Saving limbs saves lives and costs less than amputation for peripheral arterial disease
A little jogging is good for your health

A Little Jogging Goes a Long Way

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Just an hour or two a week confers life-extension benefits, researcher contends