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Doctor: Quick-thinking cops, medics helped save officer's life
MISHAWAKA – What began as a routine “complaint” investigation in a quiet neighborhood suddenly turned tense for responding officers when one of their own collapsed.
It happened in the 100 block of Leyte Avenue just after 8 Wednesday...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Heart Attack, Cardiologists, Physical Conditions, Health
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Heart disease, No. 1 killer, can sneak up on women
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report says there's been too little progress in tackling how the symptoms of heart disease differ in men and women.
Some symptoms of heart disease in women don't show up in standard cardiac tests. And women are more likely...Tags: Cardiologists, Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Symptoms, Heart Disease
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Salt diet dangers may be influenced by potassium
ATLANTA (AP) — A new federal study suggests a new wrinkle in the debate about the dangers of eating too much salt. The research found that the people who are most at risk are those who get too much salt but also get too little potassium. They...Tags: Salt, Internists, Heart Attack, Physical Conditions, Health
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FDA approves innovative, non-invasive heart valve
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have approved a first-of-a-kind artificial heart valve that can be implanted without major surgery, offering a new treatment option for patients who are too old or frail for the chest-cracking procedure...Tags: Chemical Industry, Economy, Business and Finance, Palliative Care, Hospitals and Clinics, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
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Teenager's new valve holds promise for others with heart defects - including her own sister
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterWhen Courtney DeGraff was born 19 years ago, doctors quickly discovered that her heart was riddled with problems. Pediatric heart surgeons at what’s now called Riley Hospital for Children at University Health decided to wait a few months to...Tags: Heart Surgery, Hospitals and Clinics, Immune System, Alcoa Incorporated, Medical Research
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Coroner: Ark. football player had heart condition
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A coroner says a heart condition that likely was undiagnosed killed the University of Arkansas football player who was found unconscious in his dorm room over the weekend. The Washington County coroner released the cause of...Tags: Heart Problems, Roger Morris, Arkansas Razorbacks, Football
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Surviving sudden cardiac death turns LaPorte woman into 'Queen of Hearts'
Running a red light saved Sue Chlebek's life.
On the morning of March 31, 2010, Chlebek completed her routine three-mile walk and felt a pain in her chest. When she returned to her home, she felt two more pains in her chest before she researched heart...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Indiana University, Physical Conditions, Vehicles, Disasters and Accidents
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Notre Dame men's basketball fans, team feed off sophomore Cooley's energy
SOUTH BEND — Fans love Jack Cooley.
Why wouldn't they?
He plays hard. Nothing flashy. Just does his job. Embraces his role.
If Ben Hansbrough and Tim Abromaitis are the heart and soul of Notre Dame's men's basketball team, Cooley is the...Tags: Jim Calhoun, Basketball, Alex Oriakhi, High School Sports, Athletes
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St. Joseph County Health Department issues extreme cold advisory
The St. Joseph County Health Department issued a public health advisory today because wind chill temperatures were expected to be below zero degrees tonight and Friday.
Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause serious life-...Tags: Physical Conditions, Hypothermia, Common Cold, Skin, Diseases and Illnesses
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Questions remain in Granger teen's death
After nearly six months of investigation into the sudden death of a teenage girl at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, the St. Joseph County coroner said he intends to rule her death "natural."
For the parents of 18-year-old Amanda Abbiehl, the...Tags: Lungs and Airways, Chemical Industry, Hospitals and Clinics, Throat, Medical Research
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1 in 5 heart defibrillator implants questionable
CHICAGO (AP) — A new study finds that one in five heart defibrillators may be implanted for questionable reasons without solid evidence the devices will help. The implants shock the heart back into a normal rhythm when it starts beating...Tags: Medical Research, Physical Conditions, Clubs and Associations, Health, Heart Failure
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Vista Latina: Heart disease among Latinos remains a concern
Staff Writer, Copy EditorBy all appearances and measures 51-year-old Maria Andrade, up until a few months ago, thought of herself as a relatively healthy person. But a recent hyperthyroidism diagnosis has changed her outlook. Aside from the risk of losing weight, the disease,...Tags: Minority Groups, Diabetes, Diseases and Illnesses, Death, High Blood Pressure
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