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FDA approves intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Thursday, May 06, 2010 (62 reads)
LightLab Imaging, Inc., the pioneer and leader in the development of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology for vascular and other imaging applications, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the C7-XR Imaging System and companion C7 Dragonfly Imaging Catheter. This breakthrough, non-occlusive, intravascular imaging technology allows the clinician to readily see and measure important vessel characteristics otherwise invisible or difficult to observe with older intracoronary imaging modalities. "These features will enable optimization of drug-eluting stent procedures with unprecedented accuracy, potentially reducing the number of stents placed per patient by ensuring appropriate disease assessment and targeting. The physician armed with OCT will have the ability to see the lumen vividly from the inside giving us incredible information and the ability to treat sub-optimal results while the patient is still in the cath lab," said Marco Costa, MD, PhD, Director, Center for Research and Innovation, University Hospitals Harrington-McLaughlin Heart and Vascular Institute.
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UH Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute patient featured in the Health Difference
Friday, April 16, 2010 (99 reads)
Laverne Fazio, 80, started experiencing mild chest pains after her husband of 60 years passed away. Though blaming it on a broken heart, Laverne’s family took her to UH Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute, where she saw institute director Dr. Daniel I. Simon. He said Laverne felt chest pains and shortness of breath even just during her office visit. From there she had a cardiac catheterization and angiogram to view the arteries in her heart. Dr. Simon discovered severe narrowing in the three major arteries and gave Laverne some options. See what got her back to baking cookies and dancing at her granddaughter’s wedding only two months later by watching the video.
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The cost of health care keeps many from seeking it
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 (62 reads)
Some people are more worried about their wallets than their health care. A new study of heart attack patients shows that those with limited or no insurance are more likely to delay going to the emergency room when experiencing heart attack symptoms. Dr. James Fang, a cardiologist at University Hospitals Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute, said that if a patient can get to the ER within the “golden hour” (the first hour in which he or she experiences heart attack symptoms), the long-time survival is close to those who have never had a heart attack. Watch the video or read more to see why some people are more likely to ask, “What is this going to cost?” over “Am I going to be ok?”
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Sexist carbs: what women want may hurt them
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 (88 reads)
The treats some women indulge in may not only add a little to the hips, but possibly take years off of their lives. The sweets, chips and snacks women call their comfort foods may be hurting their hearts. A study out of Italy found women who have diets heavy in bread, pizza and rice were twice as likely to develop coronary heart disease than those with a more balanced diet. Dr. Sahil Parikh, a cardiologist at University Hospitals Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute, said those "foods that are simple sugars can rapidly raise your blood sugar.” "They have spikes in their blood sugar and that results in different cholesterol patterns," said Dr. Parikh, though he added that there isn't a clear explanation for these sexist carbs.
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Diet matters in preventing heart disease (video)
Monday, April 12, 2010 (85 reads)
University Hospitals Case Medical Center clinical dietitian Lisa Cimperman offered up some advice on diet that could prove crucial in preventing heart disease and possibly even a second heart attack. Cimperman cited a study that revealed a very strict diet can have the same effect as a statin lowering medication. Most people know to avoid saturated fat, but do they know what that means? Saturated fat is found in all animal products and is solid at room temperature, such as butter, whole milk and chicken skin. These fats can clog arteries and increase cholesterol so they should be replaced with unsaturated fats, like olive oil, canola oil, peanut butter and nuts. Another important matter regarding diet and heart health is omega 3 fatty acids. Watch the video to hear Cimperman explain what foods contain omega 3 fatty acids and more.
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