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A Hearty Life

September 12th, 2007

Women Are Less Likely To Make Lifestyle Changes That Favor The Heart

Come on ladies, don’t let me down! I am so disappointed by the following research findings…
Researchers at University of Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found that women with a family history of heart disease were less likely than men to change habits such as smoking and infrequent physical activity. In fact, they were more […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 2 comments

August 6th, 2007

A New Device To Treat Patient’s With Chronic Congestive Heart Failure

Researcher’s at UT Southwestern Medical Center are studying a new device to treat chronic congestive heart failure. The system uses catheter’s and a very small external pump.
The Cancion System, manufactured by Orqis Medical Corp., is a pump device that is introduced into the body via catheters inserted through tiny incisions in the groin. Once placed, […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment