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            <title>Beta-thalassemia Major-The Heart of the Matter</title>
            <link>http://networking.americanheart.org/blogs/6/712</link>
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	Cardiovascular Function and Treatment in Beta-Thalassemia Major


	
		
			
				
					
			
			
				
					
						Heart failure (HF) is&nbsp; the most common cause of death in Thalassemia Major.
					
						In patients with Beta-thalassemia Major, acute and chronic forms of heart failure require different treatment.
					
						Life expectancy is extended with use of chelation therapy.
						
						
						Read the full article in Circulation
						Circulation. 2013: published online before print June 17, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e31821c7c64.
				
			
		
	


<br /><br />Posted by Stacy AHA Science<br />Jun 17, 2013 4:41 pm<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:41:50 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure</title>
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						Recommendations for initial and serial evaluation in HF
					
						Treatment of Stages A to D
					
						Comprehensive guide for the hospitalized HF patient
						
						
						Read the full article in Circulation
						Circulation. 2013: published online before print June 5, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e31829e8776
				
			
		
	


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&nbsp;<br /><br />Posted by Stacy AHA Science<br />Jun 5, 2013 1:09 pm<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:09:29 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Hypertension Leads to the Development of Brain Lesions</title>
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	High Blood Pressure and Cerebral White Matter Lesion Progression in the General Population


	
		
			
				
					
			
			
				
					
						White matter lesions have been shown to increase the risk of dementia and stroke.
					
						&nbsp;High blood pressure is an important factor in the development of small-vessel disease.
						
						
						Read the full article in Hypertension
						Hypertension. 2013; 61: 1354-1359 Published online before print March 25, 2013, doi: 10.1161/?HYPERTENSIONAHA.111.00430
				
			
		
	


<br /><br />Posted by Stacy AHA Science<br />Jun 3, 2013 1:37 pm<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:37:31 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Top Scientific Advances in CVD in Older Populations</title>
            <link>http://networking.americanheart.org/blogs/6/705</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Cardiovascular Disease in Older Populations Committee, a&nbsp;joint-committee out of American Heart Association&#39;s Council on Clinical Cardiology and Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing&nbsp;recently picked what they consider&nbsp;some of the top advancements made in the field of CVD in older populations.<br /><br />Posted by Stacy AHA Science<br />May 30, 2013 5:11 pm<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 22:11:58 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Forecasting the Future of Stroke in the United States</title>
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						The burden of Stroke is projected to double for each decade over the age of 55 years.
					
						Between 2012 and 2030 total direct annual stroke-related medical costs are expected to rise from $71.55 billion to $183.13 billion.
					
						This paper outlines the importance of implementing highly effective preventive, acute care and rehabilitative services providing both medical and societal benefits.
						
						
						Read the full article in Stroke
						Stroke. 2013: published online before print May 22, 2013, 10.1161/STR.0b013e31829734f2
				
			
		
	

<br /><br />Posted by Stacy AHA Science<br />May 22, 2013 2:15 pm<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:15:40 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Clinical Competence in Coronary Artery Interventional Procedures</title>
            <link>http://networking.americanheart.org/blogs/6/699</link>
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	ACCF/AHA/SCAI 2013 Update of the Clinical Competence Statement on Coronary Artery Interventional Procedures


	
		
			
				
					
			
			
				
					
						Analysis of link between institutional activity level and success rates in PCI
					
						Recommendations for operator proficiency and institutional program quality
					
						Risk assessment for procedure-specific success and complication rates
						
						
						Read the full article in Circulation
						Circulation. 2013: published online before print May 9, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e31829201e1
				
			
		
	


<br /><br />Posted by Stacy AHA Science<br />May 20, 2013 3:00 pm<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Women in CVD: Non-invasive CVD Risk Stratification in Women</title>
            <link>http://networking.americanheart.org/blogs/6/698</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Session III B: Women in CVD
Non-invasive CVD Risk Stratification in Women

	
	Susmita Parashar, MD, MPH
	Emory University, Atlanta, GA
	
	
	Presentation slides


QCOR13 on the PON<br /><br />Posted by PON Editor<br />May 17, 2013 11:42 am<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:02 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Women in CVD: Update on Guidelines in Primary Prevention of CVD in Women</title>
            <link>http://networking.americanheart.org/blogs/6/697</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Concurrent III Session B: Women in CVD
Update on Guidelines in Primary Prevention of CVD in Women

	
	Elizabeth A. Jackson, MD, MPH
	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
	
	
	Presentation slides


QCOR13 on the PON<br /><br />Posted by PON Editor<br />May 17, 2013 11:37 am<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 16:37:18 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Electronic Health Records and Research: Newer Developments in EHRs and Research</title>
            <link>http://networking.americanheart.org/blogs/6/696</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Plenary III: Electronic Health Records and Research
Newer Developments in EHRs and Research

	
	Stephan Fihn, MD
	Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle, Washington
	
	
	Presentation slides


QCOR13 on the PON<br /><br />Posted by PON Editor<br />May 17, 2013 11:29 am<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:33 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Participation and Clinical Outcomes for Medicare ...</title>
            <link>http://networking.americanheart.org/blogs/6/695</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Concurrent Session I B: Oral Abstracts on Stroke Topics
Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Participation and Clinical Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries

	
	Sarah Song
	Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
	
	Presentation slides


QCOR13 on the PON<br /><br />Posted by PON Editor<br />May 16, 2013 2:28 pm<hr noshade />]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 19:28:18 +0100</pubDate>
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