The latest Vascular News articles published daily. Includes news on arterial diseases (aortic abdominal aneurysms, thoracic aortic aneurysms, aortic arch, dissections and ischemia, as well as peripheral arterial disease) and venous diseases (varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis).
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worse For Toddlers, Obese Children
19 November 2009
Toddlers and obese children suffer more than other youth when exposed to secondhand smoke, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009...
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Endologix Receives IDE Approval For Fully Percutaneous Approach To EVAR
19 November 2009
Endologix, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELGX), developer of minimally invasive treatments for aortic disorders, announced that it has received Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) conditional approval from the United States Food and Drug...
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Vitamin B Niacin Offers No Additional Benefit To Statin Therapy In Seniors Already Diagnosed With Coronary Artery Disease
19 November 2009
The routine prescription of extended-release niacin, a B vitamin (1,500 milligrams daily), in combination with traditional cholesterol-lowering therapy offers no extra benefit in correcting arterial narrowing and diminishing...
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