Tag: atherosclerosis
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RWJBarnabas Health cardiologist on forefront of stent for peripheral arterial disease
RWJBarnabas Health announced the introduction of the Eluvia drug-Eluting Vascular Stent System, specifically developed for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The Eluvia Stent utilizes a drug-polymer combination to offer sustained release of the drug Paclitaxel for a one-year timeframe, designed to prevent tissue regrowth that might otherwise block the stented artery. PAD is generally…
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Atherosclerosis can be prevented
By Mahmood Alam, M.D., FACC, FACP Your good health has an enemy — atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is common. Its effects can be very serious and can lead to strokes, heart attacks and death. But, you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease. The inside walls of healthy arteries are smooth and clean. This makes…
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Women, take this risk to heart
By Eric J. Uhrik, D.O. Heart disease is the top killer of women in the United States. The majority of women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for the disease. But, many do not realize it. They also don’t know about the sometimes subtle signals of a heart attack and…