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Recent Circulatory System Articles

Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries
Study finds medication works as well in certain people, without the risks

Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier
Heart health could also benefit from this plan, researchers find

For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
Those who stroll are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study finds

Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots
Study raises more concerns about common treatment for chemo patients

Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier
Testing of vascular risk can be simplified, researchers say

Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add

No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug
Plavix helped men and women almost equally, study finds

Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease
Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study

Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?
Designed for a rare condition, it might have a wider application, experts say

Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients
But no one's suggesting the drugs should be stopped