Cardiology Category
Rise In Blood Pressure Among Women
A new study by the American Heart Association found that almost 25% of American women have high blood pressure.
HP turns inkjet technology into a way to save lives
“This idea of a cartridge that has inks in it, we have retooled that to be able to print drugs,” said Casey Miller of Hewlett Packard Business Development. Remarkably, HP has developed a way to precisely place a drug onto stents for heart patients through this common inkjet technology.
Florida Hospital’s New Interactive Care Experience
Through a new interactive care experience in a Florida hospital for cardiology and oncology, patients are now empowered to become a part of the care team alongside their doctors and nurses so that they move from a passive ‘things happening to me’ role to an active, informed, and better prepared patient.
Bioabsorbable stent shows advantages
A new Bioabsorbable stent exhibits advantages over previous versions. This video also discusses how Crestor simultaneously lowers cholesterol and stops the early changes in the thickening of the blood vessel walls and blockage of arteries.
