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Author Archives: Traci Klein
Have a Heart? Join Us for a #HeartChat on Twitter
Did you know that almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable? Following simple, daily tips can make us healthier. Please join experts from Mayo Clinic, the American Heart Association and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease for … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Social Media, Women's Health
Tagged AHA, cardiac, cardiologist, children's health, Grogan, Heart, heart month, kopecky, Mayo, park, rush university, Time, Twitter chat, volgman, women's health, WomenHeart
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Mayo Clinic offers expertise to country’s health care challenges
Earlier this week, Mayo Clinic President and CEO Dr. John Noseworthy sent letters to President Obama and Congressional leaders. As the federal government grapples with the nation’s fiscal crisis and works to find solutions to financial challenges in health care, … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
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Update: Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Following extensive evaluation, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. is undergoing treatment for Bipolar II depression at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Congressman Jackson is responding well to the treatment and regaining his strength. Many Americans have bipolar disorder. … Continue reading
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Statement by Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., distributed by Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minn. — Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has arrived at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., for extensive inpatient evaluation for depression and gastrointestinal issues. Further information will be released as Congressman Jackson’s evaluation proceeds. Congressman Jackson and his family are … Continue reading
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Mayo Clinic PCI Risk Score as Performance Metric for Interventional Cardiologists
Journalists: See bottom of this post for audio and video resources. A recent study conducted by Mayo Clinic focuses on predicting operator outcomes in coronary angioplasty procedures. “We’ve been interested in prediction of outcomes after coronary angioplasty and stent procedures for some time,” … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
Tagged ACC, American College or Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, Rihal
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Obesity Risk Score to Predict Mortality in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Journalists: See bottom of this post for audio and video resources. 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 … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
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Tagged ACC, American College of Cardiology, BMI, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, Mayo Clinic, Obesity
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Bone Marrow Stem Cells Improve Heart Function, Study Finds
Updated To Add Comments from the studies lead author, Dr. Emerson Perin of the Texas Heart Institute, and broll of news conference. Journalists: See bottom of this post for audio and video resources. A research network led by a Mayo … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
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ACC President David Holmes, M.D., Previews the Upcoming Annual Scientific Session & Expo
ACC President and Mayo Clinic cardiologist David R. Holmes, M.D., previews the upcoming Annual Scientific Session & Expo, held in Chicago from March 24-27, 2012. Among the items of “incredible interest” that Dr. Holmes mentions are: -Maintenance of Certification and … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Uncategorized
Tagged ACC, American College of Cardiology, Holmes, Mayo Clinic
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Less sleep time may increase calorie consumption
Journalists: See bottom of post for audio and video resources. If you don’t get enough sleep, you also may end up eating too much, according to new research at Mayo Clinic. Researchers studied 17 healthy young men and women … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
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Heart disease survivors honored with Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards
Two heart disease survivors — Katherine Leon and Laura Haywood-Cory — were honored Feb. 15 in New York City as winners of 2012 Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards for their pioneering effort to approach and encourage Mayo Clinic cardiologist Sharonne … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
Tagged award, Heart Disease, Katherine Leon, Laura Haywood-Cory, red dress, SCAD, Sharonne Hayes, survivor, woman's day
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