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Catastrophic costs for hospitalization expenses common among uninsured heart and stroke patients
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The majority of patients without health insurance who were hospitalized for heart attack, stroke or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery experienced catastrophic healthcare expenses before passage of the Affordable Care Act, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Plant based diet associated with less heart failure risk
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Eating a mostly plant-based diet was associated with less risk of developing heart failure among people without previously diagnosed heart disease or heart failure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
FTC Approves Final Order Preserving Competition in the U.S. Markets for Two Types of Medical Testing Devices
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order designed to remedy the anticompetitive effects resulting from Abbott's $8.3 billion acquisition of Alere.
American Heart Association council honors Rochester cardiologist for clarifying critical aspects of coronary disease, improving patient care
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The American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology presented its James B. Herrick Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Cardiology to Arthur J. Moss, M.D., of the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, N.Y., "in recognition of his wide-ranging scientific achievements elevating understanding of critical aspects of coronary disease, thereby positively impacting cardiology patient care."
American Heart Association Population Research Prize goes to Kentucky scientist for studies creating ‘highly relevant’ new understanding of cardiovascular disease
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The American Heart Association awarded its Population Research Prize for 2017 to Donna R. Arnett, Ph.D., of the University of Kentucky, Lexington, "for insightful research successfully blending the basic molecular sciences with population studies to produce a highly relevant new understanding of major aspects of cardiovascular disease including risk prediction, hypertension and heart failure."
Mayo Clinic scientist recognized for his leading role in developing first effective treatment for stroke caused by blood clots
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The American Heart Association presented its 2017 Research Achievement Award to Thomas G. Brott, M.D., "for his pivotal role in the development of life-saving interventions that have revolutionized treatment of acute ischemic stroke, with enormous consequent benefits dramatically reducing stroke death and disability in the world's population."
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