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New artificial heart almost ready for human trials

October 28, 2008

A fully implantable heart that researchers say will help alleviate the worldwide need for heart transplant donors will be ready for human trials in 2011, scientists say. The prosthetic heart is made from chemically treated animal tissue and is shaped like a real human heart. It also has the same blood flow as a normal heart and is designed to avoid blood clotting or rejection by its human host. The heart's designers say it is meant for use in seriously ill patients for whom drug therapy, assista... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Traditional Quitting Methods Got You Down? Support is Here

By Jim Christopher , Health Expert

...Let’s give ourselves a break. Cancer is not cool, heart attacks can be fatal and difficulty in... Read more »

Coronary Angioplasty, Stents, and Other Relics of the Paleolithic Age

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

In the next 24 hours, nearly 10,000 heart procedures will be performed in hospitals across the U.S.... Read more »

Heart and Mind: Battling the Depression of Heart Disease

By HeartHawk , Health Expert

You have just been handed a diagnosis of heart disease. For some it may mean an immediate heart... Read more »

What is a Leaky Valve?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...impact the flow of blood across each of your four heart valves - aortic valve, pulmonary valve,... Read more »

Olympian Heart Health: Would You Get a Gold Medal?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

Should you be an Olympian to have a healthy heart?With the 2008 Beijing Olympics underway, American... Read more »

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Health Guide

Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome

The heart is the human body's hardest working organ. Throughout life it continuously pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients through a network of arteries to all parts of the... Read more »

Heart Disease: An introduction to Coronary Artery Disease

Erectile Dysfunction Medications: Impotence Medications

...or psychologically induced impotence. These men achieve the highest success rates (80 - 100%).Stable heart disease. However, PDE5 inhibitors should not be used by men who take nitrate drugs for... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Complications

...or other odds sensations in the hands, arms, feet or legs)Life-threatening disorders affecting the heart, lungs, or nervous system can occur, but are very rare.Arthritis. Without treatment, 60% of... Read more »

Bypass Surgery Patient Guide: Heart Bypass Information

...arteries are blocked by plaque. A blockage can cause a decrease in the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart, and over time can lead to debilitating chest pain or a heart attack. If... Read more »

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Insulin Regular Human Inj Uses and How to Use

...control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. How To Use The... Read more »

Lantus SubQ Uses and How to Use

...control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. How To Use Read the... Read more »

Procrit Inj Precautions and Side Effects

...Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and further kidney problems.... Read more »

Aranesp Inj Precautions and Side Effects

...Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and further kidney problems.... Read more »

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Chinese Remedy may Prevent Heart Attacks

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) People who've survived a heart attack may want to take an ancient Chinese natural supplement to prevent future heart problems. A... Read summary »

Flavonoids Help Heart Health

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating foods rich in flavonoids -- such as fruits and vegetables -- can help you have a strong, healthy heart. New research... Read summary »

Brush Your Teeth to Prevent Heart Disease

February 27, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A nice smile isn't the only incentive to brush your teeth. Scientists say unhealthy teeth, bleeding gums and poor dental... Read summary »

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