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Heart bypass better than stents for multiple clots

The first large-scale study comparing heart bypass surgery and stents has some conclusive results that may deter people from using those mesh ... Read More »

Drug-coated stents not worth it for many, says study

Drug-coated stents are north worth the trouble using in many patients according to research out of Switzerland this pas week. While such stents are ... Read More »

Heart disease and diesel exhaust don't mix

If you have heart disease, do not exercise near heavy traffic. A workout indoors is a better option. A European study recently released in the New ... Read More »

Dissolving stent passes in German trials

A dissolving stent that ends up completely going away has apparently passed a major trial in Germany, according to reports. Stents, which prop open ... Read More »

Drug-coated stents or bypass surgery?

If you had heart problems or arterial issues, would you rather have bypass surgery or have those arteries propped open by stents coated with drugs? ... Read More »

Heart surgery drugs gets new warning from the FDA

The FDA last week released a stronger "black box" warning on labeling for Trasylol -- an injectable drug given to patients before undergoing heart ... Read More »