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LVADs: When a Bridge Becomes a Destination
Originally used as a bridge to heart transplant, LVADs functioned so well that they are now also used as a primary treatment (called destination therapy) for advanced heart failure patients not eligible for heart transplantation.
Apr. 24, 2012
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CoreValve TAVI Trial Showing Impressive Early Results
Duke is participating in the CoreValve trial, an experimental, stent-based valve-replacement procedure for patients with aortic valve stenosis. So far, the early results from the trial have been promising.
Apr. 18, 2012
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Do As I Do: Duke Cardiologist Practices What He Teaches
Duke cardiologist Rob Califf, MD, helped pioneer a program that helps patients control their hypertension. When his blood pressure got out of control, he became the first person to enroll in the successful program.
Apr. 18, 2012
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Don't Let Stress Break Your Heart
Chronic stress damages the heart. Fortunately, coping skills and relaxation/meditation techniques can help you manage your stress and keep your heart healthy and strong.
Apr. 12, 2012
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Teamwork in Stride: Using Teamwork to Improve Performance and Patient Safety
A system designed to help achieve best patient outcomes finds footing at Duke's Cardiothoracic OR.
Jan. 13, 2012
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Cardiac Monitoring: Waking Up to Alarm Fatigue
Alarm fatigue is the term for what happens when alarm sounds occur so frequently that caregivers may begin to tune them out.
Jan. 13, 2012
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Heart Q&A: Answers from the Experts
Duke clinicians answer a variety of questions related to atrial fibrillations, implantable devices, heart failure, and echocardiograms.
Jan. 6, 2012
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Cardiac Resynchronization Devices: Q&A with Kevin Jackson, MD
Duke cardiologist Kevin Jackson, MD, answers questions about cardiac resynchronization devices.
Jan. 2, 2012
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Cardiac Arrest: Know Your Role
Health professionals at Duke are working to spread a few new, common-sense guidelines for the public and emergency personnel that could save thousands of lives a year.
Sept. 27, 2011
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Triangle Heart Walk: Raising Awareness for Heart Disease and Stroke
Share your story of how heart disease or stroke has affected your life and why you are participating in the walk.
Sept. 26, 2011
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