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DVT Affects 2 Million Americans Each Year and is Deadly in 25%
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Thu, May 21, 2009, 1:10 pm PDT
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Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) comes about when a blood clot (thrombosis) forms in a vein, usually one that's located deep within the leg. The symptoms of DVT include swelling, pain, tenderness to touch, redness,…Read More
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New Heart Risk Predictor for Women
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 10:24 am PST
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Although cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, it's often hard to tell whether a woman is prone to having a heart attack or stroke.Now Paul Ridker and associates at Brigham and Women's Hospital…Read More
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Know the Signs of Stroke
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Wed, Dec 20, 2006, 10:43 pm PST
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The shocking news of the unexpected stroke suffered by Sen. Tim Johnson just short of his 60th birthday serves as a reminder that we are all at risk for a stroke at any time. One of the early manifestations of…Read More
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