The Defibrillators in Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy Treatment Evaluation (DEFINITE) trial was conducted to evaluate the prophylactic implantation of an ICD to prevent sudden death in patients with ...

Arterial spin labeling (ASL) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can evaluate brain perfusion in neonates noninvasively. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ASL MRI can demonstrate perfusion ...

Older patients with stable CAD who are referred for catheterization but cannot be assigned an appropriateness score are at particularly high risk for cardiovascular events, according to a Canadian ...

Patients with a severe form of ventricular arrhythmia who may be referred for catheter ablation are often first tested for coronary artery disease (CAD) or ischemia. But such testing seldom makes a ...

Drop in invasive testing as first diagnostic test; fewer patients referred for angiography after stress test. HealthDay News — Following adoption of damage caps, physicians alter their approach to ...

The use of subcutaneous heparin was evaluated in the International Stroke Trial. In this unblinded study, heparin was associated with a reduced incidence of recurrent ischemic strokes within 14 days ...

Cardiac MRI Quantifies Post-TAVR Aortic Regurgitation Ring-like nonischemic left ventricular scarring in patients with idiopathic nonsustained ventricular arrhythmias may be associated with malignant ...

Ischemic colitis is the most common type of blood flow blockage in your intestines. Most cases are mild, but serious complications are possible. (Photo Credit: Science Photo Library/Getty Images) You ...

There is no specific diet for ischemic colitis. However, a healthcare professional may suggest a liquid diet or no food during certain stages of treatment. Ischemic colitis is a condition in which not ...

who have suffered an ischemic stroke includes physical therapy and testing to determine the precise etiology of the event so as to prevent recurrence. The acute management differs. Immediate goals ...