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| Research advances listed in order of publication on Heart.org | |
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Study could alter approach to treating high blood pressure A landmark study found that more aggressively treating high blood pressure saved lives. |
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Type 2 diabetes drug cuts risk of heart-related death A new study with a modern diabetes drug is the first to reduce deaths from heart complications in people with Type 2 diabetes. |
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Stent retrievers revolutionize treatment for severe strokes How the most disabling strokes are treated is undergoing the biggest transformation in decades. |
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New drugs slash bad cholesterol A new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs are being called the most effective in a generation. |
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CPR with rescue breaths as good as, possibly better than, compression-only CPR New research suggests cardiac arrest victims fare better when first responders and paramedics pause to give rescue breaths during CPR. |
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Less is more in ablation treatment for persistent AFib New research shows it is not necessary to burn extra tissue in the heart when treating persistent atrial fibrillation. |
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Lifestyle studies underscore power of healthy habits A group of lifestyle studies emphasize the importance of total health to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. |
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Overlooked genetic snippets may control cholesterol, fat levels in the blood Researchers have identified several tiny snippets of genetic material that may affect cholesterol and fat levels in the blood, a discovery that could help prevent heart disease. |
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AFib patients don’t need ‘bridging’ before surgery A practice-changing study finds that most patients with atrial fibrillation do not need “bridging” before surgery. |
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Dissolving heart stents show promise Dissolving heart stents are beginning to pass clinical trial hurdles. |
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