Don't reform Social Security - FIX MEDICARE Aug 3, 2008
While dramatic advances in medical technology and patient treatment - such as heart bypass surgery and targeted cancer treatments have been a chief driver of this trend with obvious benefits, the price tag is huge. Health-care costs in America have grown exponentially since 1965, when Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare legislation. (Palm Beach Post)
Heart attack was not cause of death in exhumed man Aug 3, 2008
He had undergone quadruple heart bypass surgery in April 2005. Given that medical history, his sons said they may have told the coroner that an autopsy was not necessary. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Drug gives mice benefits of a workout Aug 2, 2008
The no-exercise drug is in late-stage human testing by Kenilworth, New Jersey-based Schering-Plough Corp. to see if it can prevent a complication of heart bypass surgery. Evans noted the drugs might prove irresistible for professional athletes who seek an illegal edge. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mum considers taking action against Alder Hey Aug 2, 2008
Eileen Pritchard claims doctors failed to spot that her daughter Daisy had suffered a stroke, after the toddler underwent double heart bypass surgery at Alder Hey children s hospital in Liverpool. Nine days after surgery she was discharged, yet she had suffered a stroke just hours after surgery, said Mrs Pritchard, a former care nurse from Penycae, Wrexham. (Daily Post)
Weymouth mum about inquiry, why police chief put on leave Jul 26, 2008
The police chief underwent heart bypass surgery earlier this week and is now recovering at home, said Jack Collins, general counsel to the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, who is advising Thomas. But residents are wondering why Thomas, a 34-year veteran who is close to retirement, was asked to turn in his gun and badge. (Boston Globe)
Blood donation pays off for Casper woman Jul 24, 2008
The first time Giese donated blood was in 1992 when her father had heart bypass surgery. She said she donated sporadically after that. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Indian MPs hold key nuclear debate Jul 21, 2008
Meanwhile the opposition has paid for charter flights to bring in ailing lawmakers, including one who has had heart bypass surgery. BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani said, however, that it was the government that was "like a patient in an intensive care unit.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Trani Hospitalized Jul 15, 2008
(July 14, 2008) -- Virginia Commonwealth University President Eugene P. Trani is reported in stable condition today after undergoing quintuple heart bypass surgery at the VCU Medical Center on Saturday. Trani, 68, reported chest pains late last week, and tests indicated the surgery was necessary. (WTVR.com, VA)
VCU Dean Involved In Degree Investigation Leaving His Position Jul 15, 2008
VCU president Eugene Trani, who is recuperating from heart bypass surgery, recently admitted he told his staff that he thought a degree for Monroe was a "great idea.". But Trani said he never asked anyone to cut any corners. (WTVR.com, VA)
Health Highlights: July 13, 2008 Jul 14, 2008
As Gas Prices Rise, U.S. Traffic Deaths Fall. Famed Heart Surgeon Michael DeBakey Dead at 99. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
John Templeton, Philanthropist of Science and Religion, Dead at 95 Jul 13, 2008
4-million study to assess the in 1,800 patients undergoing heart bypass surgery. Researchers found that patients had a slight disadvantage if they knew they were in others' prayers. (Scientific American)
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Mayor Bryan Baptiste, 52, died June 22 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital after suffering cardiac arrest at his Wailua home where he was recovering from heart bypass surgery. County officials allowed a two-week grieving period, which concluded with a ceremony attended by hundreds of residents on Sunday, before moving forward in the mayoral succession process. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Church columnists: July 2, 2008 Jul 2, 2008
He had heart bypass surgery a few months ago and he is not very strong, we really love him. I like to give credit where credit is due. (Catoosa County News, GA)
NHS hospital death rates to be published under Lord Darzi plans Jun 28, 2008
Death rates at NHS hospitals are already available for heart bypass surgery and patients can even compare their chances of surviving an operation according to which surgeon they have. This summer, data on survival rates after hip and knee replacements will go online together with surgery to repair problems with the throat and blood vessels in the abdomen. (Telegraph.co.uk)
McDonald's gets tool for heart safety Jun 27, 2008
"I just came in to drink my coffee," said Kondo, who later underwent heart bypass surgery at the Queen's Medical Center. Counter service halted momentarily yesterday morning to raise awareness about an automated external defibrillator installed at the restaurant, with a plaque in Kondo's honor. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Kauai's 'Mayor Aloha' dies Jun 24, 2008
Kauai Mayor Bryan Baptiste, who was recovering from heart bypass surgery earlier this month, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital yesterday after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest. He was 52. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
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The mayor had heart bypass surgery on June 13 at The Queen s Medical Center in Honolulu. He was released from the hospital on Friday and returned to Kauai Saturday evening. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Few recognise our biggest killer Jun 21, 2008
The MJA study (2008;188:712-4), involving 184 patients who had heart bypass surgery between 2001 and 2004, found the usual participation rate in rehabilitation programs of 30 to 50 per cent could be lifted to about 75 per cent -- the rate at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where the study was conducted -- if eligible patients were automatically referred or personally invited to attend the classes. McKinley says if anyone feels symptoms they think may be due to a heart attack, they should first of... (The Australian)
Huge demonstration for better health coverage Jun 21, 2008
In Canada, you can't get heart bypass surgery if you're over 55. So if you develop a heart condition at age 56, so long. There's a reason why Canadians fill up the doctor's offices and hospitals in U.S. northern border states. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Aurora Health Care Top Quality System in Nation in Medicare, Premier Healthcare Alliance Pay-For-Performance Project Jun 18, 2008
The initiative focuses on improving the quality of patient care in congestive heart failure, heart attack, pneumonia, heart bypass surgery, and hip and knee replacement. In the Year 3 results that were just released, Aurora hospitals have excelled in several of the quality areas. (PR Newswire)
Baptiste OK after surgery Jun 18, 2008
Kauai Mayor Bryan Baptiste is "his usual feisty self" after heart bypass surgery Friday, Kauai public information officer Mary Daubert said yesterday. Baptiste, 52, went in for a routine checkup last week, and doctors apparently did not like what they saw. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tim Russert's Death: Questions, Answers Jun 18, 2008
Doctors are studying a new way to do heart bypass surgery designed to make recovery time shorter, safer, and more comfortable. It's estimated that 70-million Americans have at least one form of heart disease. (WebMD)
More of this story Jun 17, 2008
After undergoing heart bypass surgery Friday in Honolulu, Kauai Mayor Bryan Baptiste is recovering well at Queen s Medical Center, county officials said yesterday. Doctors recommended the procedure after routine medical testing last Monday, said Gary Heu, the mayor s administrative assistant. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Fledgling farm aid group growing up Jun 14, 2008
The organization has helped farmers who have undergone medical emergencies such as heart bypass surgery and liver transplants, or suffered car accidents, burn injuries, loss of limbs in farm machinery accidents and natural disasters. The organization has created optimism for nearly 60 other farmers in the Upper Midwest since Bill Gross started the operation in 2006, using his own money and vacation time from his job flying around the world for UPS.. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Michigan Newsstand - June 12 Jun 13, 2008
Associated Press ESPN.com Former West Virginia football coach Don Nehlen is recuperating at Morgantown's Ruby Memorial Hospital after undergoing triple heart bypass surgery. Rivals. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former WVU coach Nehlen has triple heart bypass Jun 12, 2008
ESPN - Nehlen recovering after triple heart bypass surgery - College Football ... Nehlen recovering after triple heart bypass surgery - College Football ... Nehlen recovering after triple heart bypass surgery. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Ex-W.Va. coach Nehlen undergoes triple bypass Jun 12, 2008
(AP) -Former West Virginia football coach Don Nehlen was recuperating Wednesday, a day after having triple heart bypass surgery. Nehlen's son-in-law, former NFL quarterback Jeff Hostetler, said Nehlen underwent surgery Tuesday following routine testing and that his recovery was going well. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ex-WVU coach Nehlen undergoes triple bypass Jun 12, 2008
(AP) -- Former West Virginia football coach Don Nehlen was recuperating at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, a day after undergoing triple heart bypass surgery. Routine tests prompted Tuesday's surgery, performed by Dr. Jose Cruzzavala, said Nehlen's son-in-law, ex-NFL quarterback Jeff Hostetler. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Peyton's prep Classic 1st action at Lucas Oil Jun 12, 2008
Former West Virginia coach Don Nehlen is recuperating after triple heart bypass surgery. HOCKEY. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
WVU football ex-coach Nehlen has heart surgery Jun 12, 2008
-- Former West Virginia University football coach Don Nehlen is recuperating at Morgantown's Ruby Memorial Hospital after undergoing triple heart bypass surgery. Nehlen's son-in-law, ex-NFL quarterback Jeff Hostetler, says Nehlen underwent surgery yesterday following routine testing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'Care flawed' in many bypass ops Jun 4, 2008
The care given to many patients having heart bypass surgery may be flawed, according to an expert report ... The Chairman of NCEPOD, Professor Tom Treasure, said that heart bypass surgery was a "tried and tested means" of saving the lives of people with heart disease. (BBC News -- Health)
Nurse retires after 45 years in cardiac care Jun 2, 2008
"Now it's nothing to do heart bypass surgery and implant heart defibrillators and have patients on their feet walking out the door within days.". Speck remained during the merger of St. Vincent Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital, working on the St. Joe campus until Marian Health Center completed its cardiology unit in 1982 and moved it downtown. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Specter on cancer battle: 'Never give in' May 31, 2008
Two years after that, in 1998, he had heart bypass surgery, after which he nearly died in the hospital. House Call. (CNN)
Car Exhaust Therapy For Cardiopulmonary Bypass? A Poison As Protector May 30, 2008
14, 2004) Using reconstituted blood packed red cells and fresh-frozen plasma that are mixed in the operating room just before use for heart bypass surgery in infants works better than using. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Take Heart, The Robot Will See You Now May 28, 2008
Surgeons use robots to help perform and revolutionize heart bypass surgery. He said he was floored -- "pretty bummed" -- when the doctor told him he needed multiple bypass surgery. (ABC News)
Siegmund Nissel May 23, 2008
Indeed, it was Nissel, rather than Schidlof, whose health was always the most worrying within the group, as he suffered first from a brain tumour and then needed heart bypass surgery. He always regretted missing the birth of his daughter Claire, born in 1958 during a world tour, whom he first saw aged four months old, and was determined to be there for the birth of his son, Daniel. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Farmers come to friend's aid May 23, 2008
A month ago, he had quadruple heart bypass surgery and he said Saturday it would have taken well past planting season about three weeks to get the job done. Fortunately in Iowa, there is a long-standing tradition of neighbor helping neighbor and Larson's neighbors were equal to the task. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Aggressive Lipid-Lowering Benefits Bypass Patients May 23, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In patients who have had heart bypass surgery, taking the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor at a dose of 80 milligrams per day, rather than 10 milligrams per day, can markedly improve outcomes, new research shows ... Because heart bypass surgery patients represent an "especially high-risk population that tends to be under treated with lipid-lowering therapy, this treatment should be the new standard of care," with the goal of reducing heart-related illness and death,... (MEDLINEplus)
Police probe feeding tube death May 21, 2008
According to the report Mrs Elliott had a stroke following heart bypass surgery and on 31 August 2006, a nurse inserted a nasal gastric tube before Mrs Elliott's transfer to the Acute Stroke Unit. At 0030 BST a chest x-ray was performed and a nurse on the stroke unit asked for the cover Senior House Officer (SHO) to check the position of the feeding tube on the x-ray. (BBC News -- UK)
Tucker enjoyed reprised role as commissioner in 2007 May 18, 2008
In addition to having undergone a kidney transplant and heart bypass surgery, Tucker is blind in her left eye and has only 20 percent vision in her right eye. She can t drive or read without assistance, and needed a driver and reader so she could work for the county. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
REGION: Cunningham figure gets more than eight years May 17, 2008
Kontogiannis elected to undergo heart bypass surgery just days before he was to face Burns for sentencing late last year. The businessman has since been recuperating ---- under federal guard, at Burns' order ---- in a medical rehabilitation facility in New York. (North County Times)
REGION: "Duke" associate to face judge May 16, 2008
The international businessman ---- who prosecutors have said is worth more than 300 million ---- was supposed to be sentenced late last year, but elected to undergo heart bypass surgery just days before he was to face Burns in court. Letters from Kontogiannis' doctors indicate he suffers from diabetes and heart problems. (North County Times)
Bayer Will Begin Pulling Remaining Stock of Trasylol After Sales Stopped May 15, 2008
Access to Trasylol is limited to certain patients who are at an increased risk of blood loss and transfusions during heart bypass surgery and have no alternative treatments available, the FDA's statement said. To contact the reporter on this story: in Washington at. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Blood Test for Cell Damage Helps Predict Death in Heart Failure Patients May 15, 2008
Those patients had longer hospital stays and needed more procedures, including heart bypass surgery, according to the study. Findings showed that 8 percent of patients in the study with a positive blood test for troponin died in the hospital versus 2. (Bloomberg -- US)
Merck says appeals court overturns verdict in Vioxx case May 15, 2008
Garza had a prior heart attack and heart bypass surgery, smoked for nearly 30 years and died of the second heart attack after taking Vioxx for less than a month. Merck lawyers had argued that heart attack was the end result of his 23 years of heart disease. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Police are 'brainwashed' by Taser maker May 14, 2008
He specifically mentioned the case of Frank Lasser, an 82-year-old Kamloops man who was delirious in his hospital bed after heart bypass surgery last week when he produced a pocket knife and an RCMP officer gave him several jolts with a Taser. He also cited Robert Dziekanski, the Polish immigrant who died last Oct. 14 at Vancouver International Airport after wandering around the airport for nine hours, unable to find his waiting mother, who finally left the airport. (Vancouver Sun)
Melvin C. Tschetter May 8, 2008
They fought the war against prostate cancer, colon cancer, heart bypass surgery, obstructed bowl and hernia surgeries. Dad had around 19 different surgeries in all. (Freeman Courier, SD)
More who need major surgery are leaving U.S. Overseas treatments sometimes... May 4, 2008
Heart bypass surgery, which can cost more than $130,000 in the United States, can be performed for $10,000 in India and $19,000 in Turkey. Gastric bypass surgery, typically $18,000 to $25,000, can be done for $10,000 to $15,000 in many other countries, while the newer "lap band" procedure, which costs about $16,000 here, can be performed for half that price in countries like Mexico and Turkey. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Tristram Cary May 2, 2008
Tristram underwent heart bypass surgery in 2001, after which he and I worked, across the continents, on a double CD of his Doctor Who music. His re-recording of a suite from The Ladykillers won Gramophone magazine's best film music CD award in 1998. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Hughes loved Williams Grove Apr 17, 2008
Get Well wishes go out to Lincoln Speedway promoter Don Leiby who is recovering from heart bypass surgery last week. Word is Don plans to be at the race track this weekend. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
State Reports Low Death Rate for Heart Surgery Apr 16, 2008
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- The state Health Department says mortality rates for heart bypass surgery were the lowest ever in the latest survey. A new report includes information on cardiac surgery during 2003 through 2005 at the 39 hospitals in the state where the procedures are done. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Husband's legacy poses a dilemma for Clinton Apr 11, 2008
The former president is "still lionized in many parts of the state," Kettl said yesterday, recalling the crowd of more than 50,000 who showed up for an October 2004 rally for then-Democratic nominee John F. Kerry that was Bill Clinton's first public appearance after heart bypass surgery. But many voters do not want to return to what Kettl described as "the drama of the Clinton years.". (Boston Globe)
Surgery postponed indefinitely for 1,000 Kelowna patients Apr 9, 2008
The 74-year-old retiree has had heart bypass surgery in the past and was forced to stop the exercising he is supposed to do as part of his recovery. "If it takes a year to get in there, I will be really frustrated, that's for sure. I thought I'd get in in two or three months," he said. (Globe and Mail)
Virginia's largest Cardiac Surgery program adopts SPY as standard of care Apr 8, 2008
Novadaq's SPY System enables cardiac surgeons to diagnose intra-operatively by visually assessing coronary vasculature and bypass graft functionality during the course of heart bypass surgery. The SPY System is also indicated for use during other surgeries, such as cardiovascular, plastic, reconstructive, organ transplant and urological procedures. (Canada Newswire)
'Medical tourism booming in India' Apr 4, 2008
Released by Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Wednesday, the report reveals that while a heart bypass surgery would cost a patient $6,000 in India, the same surgery would cost the person $7,894 in Thailand, $10,417 in Singapore, $23,938 in the US and $19,700 in Britain. A heart valve replacement surgery would cost patients $10,000 in Thailand, $12,500 in Singapore, $200,000 in the US and $90,000 in Britain. (India Times, India)
Heart Bypass Surgery Doesn't Cause Mental Decline Apr 4, 2008
com - Heart Bypass Surgery Doesnause Mental Decline ... Heart Bypass Surgery Doesnause Mental Decline. (Newsmax)
Chicago Tribune Examines India as Destination for Medical Tourism Apr 1, 2008
According to the , a heart bypass surgery costs $130,000 in the U.S., compared with $10,000 in India, and a hip replacement in the U.S. costs $43,000, compared with $9,000 in India. Some major U.S. employers currently are researching the costs of sending employees to other nations to undergo elective surgeries, and several large health insurers cover treatments in Mexico and Thailand, according to AMA.. (Kaiser network.org)
PHC4 director retiring Mar 30, 2008
Over the years, the council gained widespread attention for its public reporting of health-care information, especially heart bypass surgery outcomes, hospital-acquired infections and overall hospital performance. The agency's funding expires June 30 unless reauthorized by the state General Assembly and Gov. Ed. Rendell. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
PHC4 Executive Director to Step Down Mar 29, 2008
The Council has gained a widespread reputation for its innovative work in the area of public reporting of health care information, particularly for heart bypass surgery outcomes, hospital-acquired infections and overall hospital performance. The Council is a state agency whose enabling legislation will expire on June 30th of 2008 unless reauthorized by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Rendell. (FOXBusiness)
Senator's book and mantra: "Never Give In." Mar 25, 2008
Specter was no stranger to serious illness, having undergone brain surgery for a benign tumor in 1993 and heart bypass surgery in 1998. Cancer was the scariest of the three "because the risk of death is so high," he said, impeccably dressed in a dark blue suit with a flag pin on the lapel. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Short Hospital Stay After Heart Attack Can Be Safe Mar 18, 2008
Patients discharged from the hospital early were more likely to undergo angioplasty during their hospitalizations, the researchers note, whereas patients discharged later were more likely to undergo heart bypass surgery. "Physicians should utilize standard guidelines and protocols to determine which patients would benefit from additional hospitalization and procedures," Berger said. (MEDLINEplus)
Cunningham scandal saga inches along Mar 17, 2008
But Kontogiannis managed to avoid that by electing to undergo heart bypass surgery. Further fallout The Cunningham scandal focused attention on legislative "earmarks" since that was how he was able to steer contracts to Wade and Wilkes. (North County Times)
Beekeeping buzz sparked by environmentalism, local food movements Mar 8, 2008
For Floyd Phelps, beekeeping was therapy after his heart bypass surgery in 2000. Though he had grown up with bees on a farm, his wife, Annette Phelps, had to conquer a lifelong fear of the honeymakers. (The Daily Reflector)
Piedmont Hospital close to philanthropist's heart Feb 28, 2008
Earlier that year, Fuqua had heart bypass surgery and was able to experience firsthand the care at the Fuqua Heart Center, which was convenient to his home. When making that gift, Fuqua told me: "When you are old, the thing you think about when you think of a need in hospital services is that you might have a heart attack. I thought it would be good to have something close by.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents Feb 26, 2008
When is heart bypass surgery smarter than getting a stent. These are the questions many heart patients are left asking themselves and their doctors, as dozens of recent high-profile -- and often conflicting -- studies have compared the performance and safety of various types of coronary stents. (MEDLINEplus)
