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New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective
Artery-opening device emits drug from a biodegradable polymer

No Definitive Link Seen Between Vytorin and Cancer
Review results are reassuring, one cardiologist says

Newer Blood Pressure Drug Better for Some Heart Patients, Diabetics
Study found telmisartan offered slight benefit for those unable to take ACE inhibitors

Most Patients With Irregular Heartbeat Take Inadequate Blood Thinner Dose
Warfarin could cut stroke risk by 67%, but patients and doctors say drug is hard to manage

Angioplasty Scoring System Predicts Risk of Death
Clinicians use 7 simple variables to gauge in-hospital mortality after coronary intervention

Newer Blood Pressure Drug No Better Than Placebo in Preventing Stroke
Patients may need to be on telmisartan longer to see positive effect, researchers say

Fat Cells in Obese People Are ’Sick’
More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says

Finding May Allow Some Women to Stop Blood Thinners
It details risk factors for recurrent blood clots

Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist
Though procedure is used less often, it reduces bleeding problems, study finds

Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado