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

Statins Help Obese People After Bypass Surgery
Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce closing of heart arteries, study shows

Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too
Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say

Angioplasty No Better Than Drug Treatment in Long Run
Benefit disappears within three years, study finds

Turbulence Predicts Death Risk for Heart Failure Patients
Abnormal beating a marker for those most likely to die suddenly, study says

Fat Deposits Boost Heart Attack Risk
Globules around organ more dangerous than thick waist or high body mass, study suggests

Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board
Study finds hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome down for smokers, nonsmokers

Sleep Apnea Linked to Night Heart Attacks
Breathing problem often goes undetected, researcher notes

Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off
Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women

Beta Blockers Help Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients
Continuing treatment reduces death risk, rehospitalization rates, study finds