Cardiovascular

Cardiologists use new annular clipping device for first time in US to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation

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15
Sep

Cardiologists with Henry Ford Health are the first physicians in the United States to use a new investigational device, the K-Clip Transvascular Tricuspid Repair System, to treat a patient presenting with severe tricuspid regurgitation. The innovative device drops a corkscrew anchor and then clips the annulus of the valve. It is twisted to tighten the […]

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Blood

Memorial Blood Centers declare blood emergency

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15
Sep

DULUTH, MN. (Northern News Now) – After a summer of low donor turnout, Memorial Blood Centers have declared a blood emergency. Officials say the recent Labor Day holiday, back-to-school activities, and a prolonged 50% decrease in youth and first-time donors are contributing to the shortage. The region’s blood supply is well below the optimal five […]

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Blood

Taste of Blood or Metal When Coughing: Why It Happens and When to Get Help

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15
Sep

Tasting blood in your phlegm (mucus from the passageways in the lungs) can occur even when coughing does not necessarily lead to actually coughing up blood. This metallic taste can occur for several reasons, ranging from having a severe cold or taking certain medications to working out too intensely or even pregnancy. Here’s more on […]

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Blood

What Passing Blood Clots in Early Pregnancy Could Mean

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15
Sep

Though bleeding during the first trimester of pregnancy may seem alarming, some light spotting or small blood clotting during this time is relatively common. However, larger blood clots, small masses that form when the platelets, proteins, and cells in your plasma clump together and cause pain during early pregnancy, may signify another issue. This article […]

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Cardiovascular

PCI before TAVR fails to improve patient outcomes

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15
Sep

Overall, the study’s primary outcome—a composite of death, myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest within 30 days—was seen in 2.8% of PCI patients and 2% of patients who did not undergo PCI. This was even true in patients presenting with hemodynamically significant left main (LM) disease or proximal left anterior descending (pLAD) disease. In addition, a […]

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Blood

Donate Urgently Needed Blood, Get A Free Haircut In RSM

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15
Sep

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — As Rancho Santa Margarita residents near into the fall, the American Red Cross reported a dire need for blood after a summer of decreased donor turnout. “Hurricane Idalia forced dozens of blood drive cancellations, compounding the shortage. Right now, the Red Cross is distributing blood products to hospitals faster than […]

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Blood

Donate Urgently Needed Blood, Get A Free Haircut In Dana Point

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15
Sep

DANA POINT, CA — As Dana Point residents near into the fall, the American Red Cross reported a dire need for blood after a summer of decreased donor turnout. “Hurricane Idalia forced dozens of blood drive cancellations, compounding the shortage. Right now, the Red Cross is distributing blood products to hospitals faster than blood donations […]

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Infection

Salmonella outbreak at Carnicería Guanajuato’s taquería in Avondale, Chicago Dept.of Health says

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15
Sep

20 people have fallen ill, 10 hospitalized, CDPH says ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, September 15, 2023 7:25PM CHICAGO (WLS) — At least 20 people have fallen ill with salmonella infections after eating at the taquería inside Carnicería Guanajuato in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood. Both the Chicago and Illinois departments of public health said they are […]

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Blood

Shot put champ Ryan Crouser is on the mend from blood clots, will compete at the Pre Classic

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15
Sep

Shot put world champion Ryan Crouser measures progress at the moment not so much by distance but by the decreasing size of the two blood clots in his left leg. In that regard, everything is trending in the right direction for the 30-year-old who was diagnosed with the clots just before his win at world […]

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