Medication-releasing Stent Reduces Risk Of Artery Re-narrowing Following Angioplasty
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 02:00 AM EST
... Compared to bare metal stents, placement of stents that release the medication paclitaxel reduces the risk of the artery re-narrowing nine months following angioplasty for patients with complex coronary artery lesions, according to an article in the September 14 issue of JAMA. ...
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- High Risk Pregnancy
- Medications
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