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Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says

Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review
Cardiologists looking at new generation of drugs as Plavix trial shows double dosage best for angioplasty

Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure
Defibrillators, pacemakers offer benefits for patients with milder forms of the condition, study suggests

Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say

Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself

Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack
Vaccine reduces risk of deaths related to heart disease, study shows

Blacks Fare Worse After Cardiac Arrest
Poor hospital care a big reason why, researchers say

Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease
Surging obesity rates have reversed gains, study finds

Implantable Defibrillators May Not Help Women With Heart Failure
Analysis of previous research found little benefit for female patients

U.S. Faces Shortage of Heart Surgeons
Too many aging Americans, too few new doctors spell trouble, experts say