Featured News Stories - 2010

Enjoy this informative collection of news stories featuring the cutting edge research and innovations offered at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.
 

• Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, MD Recipient of the American Heart Association's 2010 Chairman's Award
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• Low Beta Blocker Dose Can Put Patients At Risk for Subsequent Heart Attacks
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• Hearts will "Bluhm" throughout the City of Chicago in February 2011
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• First Atrial Fibrillation Seminar: The Beat on Atrial Fibrillation
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• Clinical Activities and Outcomes 2009
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• Mark K. Eskandari, MD Named Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery
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• Women Know Your Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
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• 101-Year Old Undergoes Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
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• Small Assist Device Used in Emergency Case as Twin, Heart Booster Pumps for First Time in U.S.
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• Northwestern Memorial Hospital Releases Statement Assuring Heart Valve Ring Patients
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• U.S. News & World Report Ranks the Heart and Heart Surgery Program at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Among the Best in the Nation
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• National Nurses Week at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
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• Vascular Surgery Research Trial for Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Opens for Recruitment
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• New Blood Test May be as Effective as Biopsy for Detecting Signs of Organ Rejection
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• A Climb for Chloe
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• Surgery and Stenting Found to be Equally Safe and Effective for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Carotid Artery Disease
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• F.D.A. Approves Assist Device For Permanent Use
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• Hormone Changes During Menopause Increases Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
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• Transplant Cardiologist Shares Personal Story to Illustrate of the Importance of Blood Donation
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• Vascular Surgery Research Trial for Aortic Dissection Opens for Recruiment
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• The Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Study (The LIFE Study)
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• Empowered, Knowledgeable Patients: Tune In and Learn About Preventing a Heart Attack and Menopause and Your Heart 
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