Topic: Heart & Vascular Conditions September 28, 2015 Antibiotic evaluated for reducing brain injury due to bleedingInvestigators at Washington University are studying the use of the antibiotic minocycline to prevent delayed injury in patients with brain bleeds.Innovate Magazines June 24, 2015 New nanoparticle-based imaging agentClinical studies begin on a tiny technology that could help identify patients at high risk of stroke by revealing dangerous plaque in arteries.Outlook Magazine May 1, 2015 Understanding genetic influences on early outcomes after a strokeResearchers are looking for genetic factors that may aid in the development of therapies that could improve stroke outcomes.Innovate Magazines April 8, 2015 Mothers’ exercise may lower heart risk in newborns, study suggestsSource: New York Times November 14, 2014 Gene error ‘reduces heart attack and cholesterol risk’Source: BBC News October 23, 2014 Sleep apnea and cardiovascular healthWashington University is participating in a trial that is testing a new sleep apnea therapy.Innovate Magazines, School of Medicine August 21, 2014 What we can do for Cantu syndromeThe world’s only clinic explores the science behind a rare syndrome.Outlook Magazine December 11, 2013 Non-invasive imaging can pinpoint irregular heartbeatImaging technology developed at Washington University School of Medicine can help pinpoint electrical trouble spots in the heart.Innovate Magazines October 16, 2013 Regenerating heart tissue: a targeted approachWashington University is part of a nationwide trial to improve on the use of stem cells in repairing damaged heart muscle.Innovate Magazines September 26, 2013 Procedure to open blocked carotid arteries testedTesting is beginning on an investigational device designed to open blocked arteries in patients who are ineligible for traditional surgery.Innovate Magazines August 1, 2013 Device investigated to treat moderate heart failureWashington University is part of a study to compare ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy to optimal medical management in patients with heart failure.Innovate Magazines March 8, 2013 The role of ventricular assist devices expandingA multi-center trial will help determine if devices that assist the heart could help patients with heart failure more than standard therapies.Innovate Magazines March 1, 2013 New study monitors abdominal aortic aneurysms growthA national trial is evaluating an antibiotic as a non-surgical method to control the growth of aneurysms, or enlargements, of the abdominal aortic artery.Innovate Magazines March 1, 2013 Abdominal aortic aneurysms: New study tests medicine to prevent surgeryA national trial is evaluating an antibiotic as a non-surgical method to control the growth of aneurysms, or enlargements, of the abdominal aortic artery.Innovate Magazines February 15, 2013 New device offers advance in brain aneurysm treatmentWashington University physicians are using a new device that helps heal difficult-to-treat aneurysms with lower radiation exposure.Innovate Magazines October 15, 2012 Get with the guidelines recognitionWashington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital are honored with an award for their higher standards of stroke care in patients.Innovate Magazines October 15, 2012 American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Target: StrokeBarnes-Jewish Hospital is honored with the Target: Stroke award for advances in care for patients who have had strokes.Innovate Magazines September 24, 2012 Trial to evaluate procedure for patients with irregular heartbeatsWashington University doctors are participating in a study to evaluate a procedure that corrects irregular heartbeats in patients.Innovate Magazines July 12, 2012 $4.7 million study looks at why diabetes makes heart disease worseResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine are looking at why certain patients with diabetes develop heart disease.Innovate Magazines March 1, 2012 Improving surgical treatments for atrial fibrillationA new study is evaluating a procedure that corrects irregular heartbeats in patients.Innovate Magazines February 1, 2012 Remote heart monitoring to detect asymptomatic atrial fibrillationA new study will test if patients with irregular heartbeats who have undergone surgery benefit from constant heart rate monitoring.Innovate Magazines October 20, 2011 Customized stents treat abdominal aortic aneurysmsWashington University is involved in a new trial to test custom-made devices to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms.Innovate Magazines June 28, 2011 Approaching irregular heartbeats from two directionsDoctors at Washington University have developed a new hybrid procedure that blocks misfiring electrical signals that cause irregular heartbeats.Innovate Magazines April 5, 2011 New procedure makes valve replacement an optionA national trial shows that a procedure to replace a diseased heart valve is effective for patients too frail to undergo open-heart surgery.Innovate Magazines 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