A half a million people die of heart disease each year. Now, new game changing procedures are saving hearts, and lives. In today's Healthy Living, learn how what's new today, will be the norm tomorrow. Robyn Haines reports.
Even doctors are in awe that heart valves can now be replaced without open heart surgery. Retired meatcutter Will Neighbors avoided going under the knife himself-after he was diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis-his heart valve was calcified, hardening and failing. Duke cardiologists replaced his old valve with a new pig valve, delivered on the end of a catheter through a groin artery to the heart.
Another new procedure is the same-day coronary angioplasty, where tiny balloons are inflated into the blocked arteries. Traditionally, cardiologists access the heart by threading a catheter through an artery in the leg. Now they've changed their approach, starting at the wrist. The risk of bleeding is less and patients can go home the same day.
And for some, stents are life-savers to keep arteries open. Now, a new stent could do job-then dissolve away. On traditional stents, there's a high risk of blood clots forming on the stent, setting off a heart attack. Doctors hope patients will benefit from an absorbable stent. They provide support to blood vessels, release anti-scarring medication, and then disappear.
Another game changer-we've known for some time that statins lower bad cholesterol. Now doctors are using drugs like Zocor, Lipitor and Crestor for people who do not have high cholesterol but still have increased inflammation in the body. It can also lead to heart disease.
Saturday, May 19 2012 11:35 PM EDT2012-05-20 03:35:56 GMT
The D.N.R. reports that a wildfire on a munitions range at Camp Grayling is contained. It was reported around six p.m Saturday night, and covered about 80 acres before it was over. Some 35 firefighters
The D.N.R. reports that a wildfire on a munitions range at Camp Grayling is contained. It was reported around six p.m Saturday night, and covered about 80 acres before it was over. Some 35 firefighters
Friday, May 18 2012 10:54 PM EDT2012-05-19 02:54:18 GMT
A statewide scam with victims right here in northern Michigan. The attorney general says a Holly woman ran a foreclosure-rescue scam. They believe she stole $250,000 from at least 60 victims. Rebecca
A statewide scam with victims right here in northern Michigan. The attorney general says a Holly woman ran a foreclosure-rescue scam. They believe she stole $250,000 from at least 60 victims. Rebecca
Sunday, May 20 2012 6:31 PM EDT2012-05-20 22:31:01 GMT
The 40th Annual Blessing of the Bikes brought people from all over the country to Baldwin in Lake County. Bikers started lining the streets Friday and today was the culmination of the festivities with
The 40th Annual Blessing of the Bikes brought people from all over the country to Baldwin in Lake County. Bikers started lining the streets Friday and today was the culmination of the festivities with
Friday, May 18 2012 8:03 PM EDT2012-05-19 00:03:38 GMT
They issued a warrant for her arrest last spring, and since then she has been on the run. A former coworker says Kerrie Ann Gottschall stole the money when they worked at Pioneer/Cadillac Broach in Leroy
They issued a warrant for her arrest last spring, and since then she has been on the run. A former coworker says Kerrie Ann Gottschall stole the money when they worked at Pioneer/Cadillac Broach in Leroy
Authorities in western Michigan say a car with six teenagers aboard went out of control and crashed on an interstate highway exit ramp, killing two of them and seriously injuring two others.
Authorities in western Michigan say a car with six teenagers aboard went out of control and crashed on an interstate highway exit ramp, killing two of them and seriously injuring two others.
Friday, May 18 2012 1:37 PM EDT2012-05-18 17:37:38 GMT
The Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a sighting of a cougar in Baraga Count in the Upper Peninsula. A picture was taken of the cougar on May 5th, then the DNR Wildlife Division staff visited
The Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a sighting of a cougar in Baraga Count in the Upper Peninsula. A picture was taken of the cougar on May 5th, then the DNR Wildlife Division staff visited
Saturday, May 19 2012 6:26 PM EDT2012-05-19 22:26:28 GMT
Some of our Northern Michigan Veterans took the open waters of Lake Michigan today to try their hand at fishing. The 3rd Annual Tight Lines for Troops Fishing Tournament brought out veterans and hundreds
Some of our Northern Michigan Veterans took the open waters of Lake Michigan today to try their hand at fishing. The 3rd Annual Tight Lines for Troops Fishing Tournament brought out veterans and hundreds
Friday, May 18 2012 8:02 PM EDT2012-05-19 00:02:49 GMT
Dan Griffith owns Shooters Indoor Gun and Archery Range, the shop has a full security system to keep these weapons safe, but that didn't stop a thief from smashing this door to get his hands on six of
Dan Griffith owns Shooters Indoor Gun and Archery Range, the shop has a full security system to keep these weapons safe.
Friday, May 18 2012 7:11 PM EDT2012-05-18 23:11:17 GMT
Cadillac Police arrested 2 people in connection with a robbery. It happened shortly afternoon today. A woman was riding her bicycle on East North Street near Mitchell Street. A man and a woman got out
Cadillac Police arrested 2 people in connection with a robbery. It happened shortly afternoon today. A woman was riding her bicycle on East North Street near Mitchell Street. A man and a woman got out
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