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Early-stage heart test underused, experts say

Women, elderly people, ethnic minorities, and people with lower incomes are the most likely to miss angina testing, a new study suggests.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 04/25/2008
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Conditions: | atherosclerosis - 365 Articles | heart disease - 531 Articles | high cholesterol - 431 Articles | stroke - 438 Articles

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New med helps when statins aren't enough

Darapladib works by fighting an enzyme found in artery plaque that makes the plaque more likely to rupture and block blood flow.
(Newswise) UPDATED 05/08/2008
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Bone loss linked to heart disease

A small study suggests that people with osteoporosis may be more likely to have obstructive coronary artery disease also.
(medicexchange.com) UPDATED 05/07/2008
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Conditions: | heart disease - 531 Articles | high cholesterol - 431 Articles | osteoporosis - 168 Articles

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Study: Chocolate bar lowers cholesterol

The results of a University of Illinois study have demonstrated an effective way to lower cholesterol levels - by eating chocolate bars.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 05/05/2008
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FDA approves artery plaque device

The InfraReDx LipiScan NIR Catheter Imaging System works by inserting a catheter with a fiber-optic laser light into the artery and measuring the light reflected back from the artery wall.
(U.S. News & World Report) UPDATED 04/29/2008
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Conditions: | atherosclerosis - 365 Articles | heart disease - 531 Articles | high cholesterol - 431 Articles | stroke - 438 Articles

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FDA rejects new cholesterol med

The med, called Cordaptive (MK-0524A), lowers bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol and has been recommended for approval in Europe.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 04/30/2008
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