Long-term Plavix and Aspirin Use Increase Gastrointestinal Injury Risks: Study
Researchers indicate that use of Plavix alone or in combination with aspirin was associated with a greater risk of gastrointestinal injuries than use of aspirin alone.
Tag Archives: Heart Stent
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Report Finds Rampant Overuse of Coronary Heart Stents in U.S. Hospitals
Cardiac patients in the United States receive an unnecessary coronary heart stent every seven minutes, the researchers determined.
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FDA Finds No Risk of Death Linked to Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons and Stents
Prior warnings indicated that paclitaxel coated implantable devices may increase risk of death by up to 50%, but agency indicates the information is not supported by current data
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Government Incentives Leading to Risky Atherectomy Procedures for Vascular Patients, ProPublica Reports
Just 90 doctors account for about $1 billion in government payments for risky, and often unnecessary, atherectomy procedures, the report found.
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Short-Term Dual Platelet Therapy Decreases Risk of Bleeding Events in Heart Stent Patients: Study
Abbreviated duration patients also saw fewer heart problems and strokes
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Tasigna Heart Attack Lawsuit Filed Over Side Effects of Chemotherapy Drug
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Medtronic Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Recall Issued After Patient Death
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Drug-Coated Heart Stents No More Effective Than Non-Coated Counterparts: Study
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Brilinta No Better Than Plavix At Preventing Heart Problems In Stent Patients: Study
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Heart Stents Linked To Higher Risk Of Death Than Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Study
