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Mayo genomic discovery: Protecting kidney function during heart failure

Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by admin.

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic cardiology researchers have found a peptide that helps preserve and improve kidney function during heart failure, without affecting blood pressure. Earlier variations of this peptide caused blood pressure to drop limiting the potential benefits to the kidneys. The findings appear in the current Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Anemia associated with greater risk of death in heart disease patients

Posted on 31. May, 2009 by admin.

New study has found that anemia in patients with chronic heart failure is associated with a increased risk of death
Wagga Wagga, Australia - May 28, 2009 – A new study appearing in Congestive Heart Failure has found that the presence of anemia in patients with chronic heart failure is associated with a significantly increased risk [...]

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