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No new blood thinner for heart valves yet
The Medicine CabinetQ: I had a heart valve replacement 12 years ago. I need to take warfarin to avoid blood clots on the valve. I have been reading about the newer blood thinners that don't require regular blood tests. I am tired of so many blood tests. Can I ask my doctor...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Warfarin (drug), Pradaxa (drug), Internists, Harvard Medical School
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Mended Hearts volunteer group supports Peninsula heart patients
Patients undergoing open heart surgery get an extra dose of care and support from Mended Hearts Chapter 119 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. The volunteer group offers patient visits before and after surgery to answer questions and allay concerns...
Tags: Heart Surgery, Diseases and Illnesses, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), American Heart Association
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W.Va. circuit judge having heart valve replaced
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.com23rd Judicial Circuit Judge John Yoder expects to undergo heart valve replacement surgery in the next few weeks, but vows to return to the bench and resume his campaign for the state Supreme Court. “I’m looking forward to feeling better...Tags: Judges, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Birth Defects, Elections
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Less invasive heart valve replacement an option for patients too frail for surgery, study says
AP Medical WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of older Americans who need new heart valves but are too frail to survive the surgery might soon get a chance at an easier option — a way to thread in an artificial aortic valve without cracking their chests. The...Tags: Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Columbia University, American Heart Association, Science and Technology
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Larson Undergoes Heart Surgery
Associated Press WriterHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - U.S. Rep. John Larson underwent elective heart valve replacement surgery Tuesday for a condition a spokesman said the congressman has known about for several years. Larson, the fourth highest-ranking Democrat in the House, was...Tags: John Larson, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Surgery, Barack Obama
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Barbara Walters to Have Heart Surgery
AP Television WriterBarbara Walters said she will have surgery to replace a faulty heart valve later this week and take the summer off from "The View" to recuperate. The television legend made the announcement on the air Monday. She said she's known about her condition...Tags: Barbara Walters, Barbara Bush, Entertainment, ABC (tv network), Television
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'No respect' comic Dangerfield dies at 82
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterRodney Dangerfield, who tapped an enduringly rich vein of comedy gold when he created his stage persona as a middle-aged everyman who got no respect, died Tuesday. He was 82. Dangerfield died at UCLA Medical Center of complications following heart...Tags: Easy Money (tv program), Family, Entertainment, Health, Hospitals and Clinics
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