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New UCLA heart failure protocol markedly boosts survival

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Health, coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the county. Many individuals with...
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New UCLA study: home monitoring may benefit heart failure patients

According to UCLA Health System, heart failure affects 5.8 million people in the U.S. alone and is responsible for nearly 1 million...
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FDA approves pump for pediatric heart patients

On December 16, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had approved an external cardiac pump with implantable tubes to keep a...
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UCLA receives heart failure care award from the American Heart Association

On November 14, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center received the Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the...
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Hospital admissions for seniors with heart failure has decreased

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the county; however, a new...
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Two Southern California VA medical centers make Top Performers list

On September 14, 2011, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that two Southern California VA medical centers were recognized by The...
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New UCLA study: estrogen therapy for pulmonary hypertension

Advanced pulmonary hypertension is a rare and serious condition that affects 2 to 3 million individuals in the U.S., mostly women, and can lead to...
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National study reports 68,000 lives could be saved by heart failure therapies

According to the LA County Department of Public Health, coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the county. On June 6, 2011, UCLA...
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UCLA announces guidelines to improve survival of heart failure patients

The recent passing of Elizabeth Taylor brought attention to the cause of her death: heart failure. Shortly after her death, on April 4, 2011, UCLA...
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UCLA Medical Center honored for excellence in heart failure care

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has been honored by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its commitment to and success in implementing a...
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