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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, Medical Procedures and Tests, Internists, Harvard Medical School, Pradaxa (drug)
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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: American Heart Association, Diseases and Illnesses, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Heart Disease, Riverside Regional Medical Center
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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: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Hospitals and Clinics, Judges
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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: Science and Technology, Columbia University, Medtronic Incorporated, Plastic Surgeons, American Heart Association
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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: Medical Procedures and Tests, Barack Obama, John Larson, Surgery, Saint Francis Care
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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: Academy Awards, Barbara Bush, The View (tv program), Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg
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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: Merv Griffin, Movies, Jim Carrey, Jerry Seinfeld, Culture
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