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High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
Seven in 10 don't do enough to protect themselves from stroke, heart attack

Smokeout ’08: The Perfect Time to Quit
American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life

Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says

Vest Monitors ’Individual’ Air Pollution
Researchers in Detroit say it detected additional cardiovascular damage

High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
Study says triglyceride tests done without fasting simpler, better define those in danger

Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women’s Hypertension Risk
These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body

New Type of Stent Shows Promise
It recruits blood vessel cells as a kind of heart-healthy coating, experts explain

Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
Increased risk of stroke a major issue in analysis of 33 research projects

Aspirin Doesn’t Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either

Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
Even though they have risk factors that could lead to coronary problems, study finds