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  1. Bacteria From Mouth Can Lead to Heart Inflammation: Study

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    Mon, 26 Mar 2012

    … of bacteria from the mouth can cause blood clots and lead to serious heart problems if ..... inside blood vessels. The resulting blood clots encase the bacteria, protecting the ..... new drugs which are needed to prevent blood clots and also infective endocarditis …

  2. Clot-buster Drug Injection Might Help Some Heart Attack Patients

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    Mon, 26 Mar 2012

    … up the blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. However, recovery after these procedures is often not ideal, because small blood clots can occur. To counteract this problem, doctors can use a drug-delivery catheter to inject a large dose of clot-buster …

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  4. Enlarged Heart
  5. Risk Factors
  6. Anemia
  1. 'Mini Strokes' Linked to Doubled Heart Attack Risk: Study

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    Thu, 24 Mar 2011

    … Study After transient ischemic attack , patients ..... a "mini stroke ," known as a transient - ischemic attack (TIA ..... the Duke Stroke Center at ..... similar to stroke symptoms , but they ..... to prevent blood clots . During …

  2. Noise Pollution Can Make You Fat -- and Kill You

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    Mon, 26 Mar 2012

    … in my husband’s temple pulses to the beat of the AC/DC jams, which means he’s probably one drum solo away from an aneurysm . Maybe he should do as Jacobs did and wear earplugs everywhere he goes. While I'm all for racket reduction and awareness …

  3. Both Too Little and Too Much Sleep Bad for the Heart: Study

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    Sun, 25 Mar 2012

    … too little sleep may increase risk of stroke , heart attack; too much may cause coronary ..... people at significantly higher risk of stroke , heart attack and congestive heart failure ..... little sleep were twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack and 1.6 times more likely …

  4. Sex, Coffee May Boost Risk of Brain Aneurysm Rupture: Study

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    Thu, 5 May 2011

    … study findings. Aneurysms occur when the ..... bleeding) stroke if they burst ..... ruptured brain aneurysm about their exposure ..... at risk of an aneurysm ." Even if you do have an aneurysm , it's unlikely ..... We think most aneurysms never rupture ..... at the Utrecht Stroke Center at University …

  5. Weight loss surgery eliminates diabetes symptoms

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    Mon, 26 Mar 2012

    … kidneys can fail; you're more likely to develop cataracts; you're more likely to develop heart disease and/or have a stroke . I consider myself very, very fortunate that I was able to have gastric bypass. It's not "easy" and you cannot go back …

  6. Varicose Veins Keep Some in Long Pants All Year

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    Sun, 18 Mar 2012

    … serious problems such as swollen legs, skin changes, bleeding, blood clots and ulcers, according to Gloviczki. Exercise, weight loss ..... Yes, the Goddess) Gets a Butt Lift News Article Half of Stroke Victims Don't Call 911, Research Shows See All News Advertisement …

  7. Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study

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    Wed, 1 Feb 2012

    … than aspirin at preventing blood clots in certain patients who have already suffered a stroke or so-called "mini ..... had a prior history of stroke or mini- stroke ( transient ischemic attack ), only 2.4 percent …

  8. Can Hormone Therapy or the Pill Prevent Brain Aneurysms ?

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    Thu, 5 May 2011

    … women who had brain aneurysms were significantly less ..... hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke in later life. However ..... Sila, director of the Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center ..... higher risk of cerebral aneurysms versus men and the connection ..... patients who either have an aneurysm or are at risk of developing …

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