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Exposure to toxic metals may increase risk of clogged arteries

Exposure to toxic metals may increase risk of clogged arteries

Research Highlights:

  • Toxic metals in the environment may increase the risk of atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries that can prevent blood and oxygen from reaching major organs.
  • Arsenic and cadmium, metals that can be found in food, water and tobacco, plus […]
2021-12-10T09:15:08+08:00 December 10th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Use of generic heart meds in Medicare Part D could save more than $600 million a year

Use of generic heart meds in Medicare Part D could save more than $600 million a year

Research Highlights:

  • A new analysis found that substituting generic cardiovascular medications for brand-name medications in the Medicare Part D prescription program could save more than $600 million per year in the U.S., including about $135 million in costs to patients.
  • Researchers suggest that adjusting […]
2021-12-09T21:10:06+08:00 December 9th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association Issue Coronary Artery Revascularization Guideline

American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association Issue Coronary Artery Revascularization Guideline

WASHINGTON and DALLAS, Dec. 9, 2021, — People who have heart artery-opening procedures, called coronary artery revascularization, experience similar outcomes regardless of gender or race, thus the use of invasive heart procedures should not be limited among women and adults from diverse […]

2021-12-09T09:05:11+08:00 December 9th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments