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Biomarker linked to early mortality in patients with heart failure

Biomarker in patients with heart failure can predict risk of early death

'July effect' doesn't impact heart surgery, new study finds

Miracle machine makes heroic rescues – and leaves patients in limbo

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Doctor Apple will see you now

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This tech-y toilet seat monitors heart failure patients from home

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Your booze-rushed ticker might be 'holiday heart syndrome'

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Summer-born puppies are more prone to heart disease, Penn study finds

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Philly-area woman saved by docs on plane has new medical scare

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Temple doc receives $1 million grant to research how heart 'talks' to body fat

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Large study finds Apple Watch, Cardiogram accurately detect atrial fibrillation

Infant heart surgery patients often experience hearing loss, CHOP researchers find

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Penn: African-Americans more vulnerable to stroke than Caucasians with the same heart condition

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17 cardiology specialists join Jefferson Health system

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Low on donations, Penn tests infected organs for transplants

Watching the presidential debate could be heart-stopping, doctor warns

CHOP fundraiser honors slain Berks County family

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Concert Review: Heart, Joan Jett and Cheap Trick @ BB&T Pavilion

Heart plays BB&T Pavilion July 31.

Jefferson Hospital suspends heart transplants to redesign program

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UPenn hospital releases its first patient with artificial heart

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Long-term use of AstraZeneca heart drug brings benefits, some risks

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