Charity News from Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003Interleukin-6 may be best marker for heart disease, stroke in elderlyAmerican Heart Association | The inflammatory marker interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a stronger predictor of heart attack or stroke in elderly people than C-reactive protein, according to research in today's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. New recommendations issued on treating device infections American Heart Association | Coronary artery stents, pacemakers, defibrillators and other devices have greatly enhanced heart disease treatment and extended patients' lives. While the chance of a device infection is rare, it is important that infections be treated promptly.
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