Author Archives: Traci Klein

Mayo Clinic Study Finds Cardiac Rehabilitation Helps Survival Time in Heart Patients Receiving Stent Therapy

March 12th, 2010 - 7:43 am

A team of Mayo Clinic researchers have found that cardiac rehabilitation is associated with significantly reduced mortality rates for patients who have had stents placed to treat blockages in their coronary arteries. The findings, presented today at the annual meeting … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Reports its First Lung Transplantation by Donation After Cardiac Death

February 17th, 2010 - 4:48 pm

Lung transplantation is a well-known therapy for patients with end-stage lung disease, but, as with other patients waiting for organs for transplantation, there are more recipients waiting than donors available. A potential solution for patients with end-stage lung disease is … Continue reading →

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Mayo Study Shows Stroke Incidence Related to Angioplasty Remains Steady Over Past 15 Years

November 16th, 2009 - 9:46 am

ORLANDO, Fla. — Results of a Mayo Clinic study show the incidence of stroke or mini-stroke related to a coronary angioplasty remained steady over a 15-year period. Researchers say this is good news because physicians now are performing the artery-opening … Continue reading →

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Mayo researchers: Postmortem genetic tests following sudden death may be less expensive way to identify family members at risk

November 15th, 2009 - 11:00 am

Mayo Clinic scientists will present research at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2009 in Orlando on Sunday, Nov. 15, showing that postmortem testing to identify genetic mutations for sudden unexplained death could be a less expensive manner to determine … Continue reading →

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Research results key for understanding, interpreting genetic testing for Long QT Syndrome, other genetic diseases

November 3rd, 2009 - 3:30 pm

Results of a Long QT Syndrome study in the current issue of Circulation play an important role in understanding genetic testing’s role in diagnosing disease, according to the senior author, Michael Ackerman, M.D., Ph.D., the Mayo Clinic pediatric cardiologist who directs … Continue reading →

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Mayo Study Finds That Team Preop Briefing Improves Communication, Reduces Errors

May 26th, 2009 - 11:56 am

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A short, preoperative team briefing prior to cardiac surgery — where each person on the team speaks — improves communication and reduces errors and costs, according to a pilot study conducted at Mayo Clinic. Mayo researchers believe … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Finds Retired National Football League Players at Increased Risk for Heart Problems

March 25th, 2009 - 1:59 pm

Sleep disordered breathing, also known as sleep apnea, is highly prevalent among retired National Football League (NFL) players, and particularly in linemen, according to Mayo Clinic research. This study, involving 167 players, adds to the growing body of research examining … Continue reading →

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Mayo Study Shows Simple Finger Device May Help Predict Future Heart Events, Such as Heart Attack

March 25th, 2009 - 1:59 pm

Results of a Mayo Clinic study show that a simple, noninvasive finger sensor test is “highly predictive” of a major cardiac event, such as a heart attack or stroke, for people who are considered at low or moderate risk, according … Continue reading →

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Protected: Sharonne Hayes, M.D. — Mayo Clinic cardiologist

February 9th, 2009 - 6:00 am

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Younger Men With Erectile Dysfunction at Double Risk of Heart Disease

January 30th, 2009 - 11:38 am

Men who experience erectile dysfunction at a young age — from 40 to 49 — are two times more likely to develop heart disease compared to men without erectile dysfunction, according to a new Mayo Clinic study. Overall, researchers found … Continue reading →

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