Posts Tagged ‘angioplasty’
Enzyme preps artery for angioplasty
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Successful clinical trials suggest a new treatment for patients with blocked coronary arteries is safe. Continue…
Monday, January 30, 2012 11:50 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Nov 30, 2011 12:43 - 0 Comments
Hospital transfers too slow for heart patients
YALE (US) — Most heart attack patients transferred between hospitals for angioplasty are not moved as quickly as they should be, according to the first national study of “door-in door-out” transfer time. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 26, 2011 10:05 - 1 Comment
Heart patients beat angioplasty clock
YALE (US) — Almost all heart attack patients who need angioplasty currently receive it within 90 minutes of being admitted to the hospital, a marked improvement from five years ago. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 14, 2009 13:08 - 0 Comments
Sensor gauges good vs. killer plaque
USC (US)—A new tool may help clinicians distinguish cardiac emergencies requiring immediate surgical intervention from chronic problems that can be treated with diet and medication. (more…)
