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Financial Reimbursement Increases Cardiac Stress Tests
Financial reimbursement and ownership of cardiac imaging equipment appears to influence physicians’ use of cardiac stress testing, according to a new study from Duke University Medical Center.
Nov. 8, 2011 -
Apixaban Superior to Warfarin for Preventing Stroke, Reducing Bleeding, and Saving Lives in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
A large-scale trial finds that apixaban, a new anticoagulant drug, is superior to the standard drug warfarin for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation. Moreover, apixaban results in substantially less bleeding and also results in lower mortality.
Aug. 28, 2011 -
Newest Screen For Newborns Will Indicate Heart Problems
About one in every 120 babies are born with congenital heart disease (CHD), of which about 25 percent is critical, requiring special care early in life. CHD is responsible for more deaths in the first year of life than any other birth defect, but often outcomes can be improved with early detection.
Aug. 22, 2011 -
Outcomes Vary in Global Heart Failure Trials by Geographic Region
A comparison of several international clinical trials of beta-blocker drugs has shown there are notable differences in how well the drugs prevent deaths in heart failure patients, based on where the patients were treated.
Aug. 15, 2011 -
Duke University Medical Center Advances in National Hospital Rankings
Duke University Medical Center has again been named one of the nation's top hospitals in the U.S.News & World Report rankings, moving up a spot to 9th place on this year's list compared to 10th last year.
July 19, 2011 -
Low Income, Less Education Tied to High Blood Pressure in Young Adults
Alarming new data regarding high rates of high blood pressure in young adults suggests those with less education and lower income are at greatest risk, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center.
July 5, 2011 -
Most Heart Attack Hospital Transfers Delayed, Increasing Death Rates
Only one in 10 patients who experience a major heart attack are transferred to another hospital to get necessary treatment within the recommended 30 minutes.
June 21, 2011 -
Duke Heart Center Offers Locations Throughout Wake County
The acclaimed Duke Heart Center serves patients at scores of locations across North Carolina and the region, including at community-based practices throughout Wake County.
June 1, 2011 -
Gene Variant May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Risk for Blacks
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have pinpointed a common gene variant in blacks that may be associated with the development of life-threatening heart arrhythmias. The finding may help determine which patients are likely to benefit most from implantable cardio-defibrillators (ICDs).
May 10, 2011 -
Bypass Surgery Should Be Considered for Some Heart Failure Patients
The first study to compare contemporary approaches to surgery and medical therapy for heart failure caused by clogged coronary arteries found coronary bypass surgery should be considered in addition to medical therapy, according to researchers at Duke Clinical Research Institute. The findings were presented today at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session and simultaneously published online in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Apr. 4, 2011
