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Binge Drinking Clogs Arteries With Plaque
Immune cells stick inside blood vessels causing inflammation, blockage, study finds

Generic Heart Drugs as Good as Brand-Name Counterparts
Review found most were as effective, despite editorials urging opposite

Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women
But more than two glasses a day linked to atrial fibrillation, study finds

Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking
Exposure to air pollution is linked to hardening of the arteries

Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Predicts Risks
'Ambulatory' measures are better than readings in doctor's office, study says

Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids’ Heart Risks
More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds

EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
Adds little to other diagnostic measures, British researchers report

High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
Study says triglyceride tests done without fasting simpler, better define those in danger

Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
Cost analysis finds procedure often doesn't bring enough benefit to offset expense

With Angioplasty, More Is Better
Hospitals that perform the heart procedure more often do better, study finds