Reversing heart disease
CHICAGO & INDIANAPOLIS—-Aug. 24, 2006–Allscripts , the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, announced today that Indiana Heart Associates will deploy the TouchWorks Electronic Health Record to automate everyday clinical tasks, and enhance the quality and efficiency of patient care.
Heart valve disease is a major public health concern — HealthandAge
Around five million Americans have heart valve disease brought on by aging, according to a new Mayo Clinic study. Rheumatic fever used to be the major cause of heart valve disease but is now rare, thanks to antibiotics.
Cup of coffee linked to heart attack in some
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - That morning cup of coffee may be enough to trigger a first-time heart attack in vulnerable people, a study suggests.
Shiny legs symptom of heart failure
Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 74-year-old female and have noticed that my legs are very shiny. Does this indicate a brain disorder? Dear Reader: During intensive analysis, I tried desperately to identify connection between shiny legs and brain disease. Heart and vascular conditions, absolutely.
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