Special pacemakers may extend lives beyond improved function
Four studies involving 1,634 patients show cardiac resynchronization devices reduce death from heart failure by 51 percent and lower hospitalizations by 29 percent. Lead author Dr. David Bradley notes the unexpected survival benefit while American Heart Association officials call the result phenomenal.
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Two elderly women die after car trapped in Idaho snow
Wilma Shewmaker and Lorraine O Reilly, both seniors from Coeur d Alene, were traveling to Osburn for lunch when their car became stuck in northern Idaho mountains. O Reilly left to seek help Friday. Shewmaker died of dehydration and hunger after two days in the blue car.
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