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High-altitude physiology research on Mount Everest
Bruce D. Johnson, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist with an independent research program in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases at Mayo Clinic, discusses altitude physiology.
Applying Annual Meeting Teachings to Practice
Robert D. Simari, M.D., Vice Chair of Mayo Clinic's Department of Cardiovascular Diseases discusses this year's American College of Cardiology Meeting (ACC)
Mayo Clinic study finds that cardiac rehab reduces mortality by 45 percent
Randal J. Thomas, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Health Clinic, and colleagues found that patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation after having heart interventions have a 45 percent lower mortality rate.
Mayo Clinic Study Confirms Stents are Safe for Patients Allergic to Metal
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that cardiac patients who have skin allergies to metals commonly found in jewelry, such as nickel, are at no higher risk for complications if they receive a stent containing these metal components.
Obesity Risk Score to Predict Mortality in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
A recent study co-authored by Mayo Clinic physicians and presented at the 2012 ACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo might change the way we assess obesity in individuals with heart disease.
Fibromuscular dysplasia: Explanation, treatments and resources
Thom W. Rooke, M.D., a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic's Gonda Vascular Center, provides information about fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD). Dr. Rooke highlights what FMD is, the problems it causes, treatments and resources available ...
Neurologic Recovery after Prolonged Cardiac Arrest with Resuscitation
Roger D. White, M.D., discusses his article of a case of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with 96 minutes of continued pulselessness and relentless ventricular defibrillation.
Research Improves Treatment for Patients with High Cholesterol
Cardiologist Stephen Kopecky, M.D., discusses genetic testing that may allow physicians to predict the drugs and dosages most effective for patients with high cholesterol.
Mayo Clinic Study on Radiation Risks of Angioplasty
Body size, gender and the complexity of heart disease significantly influence how much cumulative radiation skin dose that patients receive during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) therapy, also known as angioplasty.