American College of Cardiology
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Study suggests copeptin may be most potent predictor of mortality in HF patients with mild, moderate symptoms. (MedWire, Jul 18, 2008) |
Medical group issues stroke guidelines for children. (Chicago Tribune, Jul 18, 2008) |
Research suggests resuscitated cardiac arrest patients who leave the hospital without severe neurological disabilities may expect reasonable long-term quality of life. (MedPage Today, Jul 18, 2008) |
Ratio of two serum apolipoproteins may be better predictor of MI than cholesterol-based markers, research suggests. (MedPage Today, Jul 18, 2008) |
MRI contrast agent allows in vivo imaging of carotid artery thrombi, atherosclerotic plaques, study suggests. (MedWire, Jul 18, 2008) |
Phosphoethanolamine-bound CRP may be used to prevent development of atherosclerosis, research suggests. (Medwire, Jul 18, 2008) |
Two California health insurers agree to pay $13 million in fines and reinstate policies in rescission settlement. (Los Angeles Times, Jul 18, 2008) |
High oil prices cause the price of medical supplies to increase. (Chicago Tribune, Jul 18, 2008) |
Some cardiac procedures becoming more common in very old patients. (New York Times, Jul 18, 2008) |