Daily Archives: April 3, 2012

Mayo Clinic study finds that cardiac rehab reduces mortality by 45 percent

April 3rd, 2012 - 8:10 pm

Randal J. Thomas, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic’s Cardiovascular Health Clinic, and colleagues found that patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation after having heart interventions such as angioplasty, stents and clot-busting drugs have a 45 percent lower mortality rate. The … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic study confirms stents are safe for patients allergic to metal

April 3rd, 2012 - 8:01 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that cardiac patients who have skin allergies to metals commonly found in jewelry, such as nickel, are at no higher risk for complications if they receive a stent containing these metal components. Mayo Clinic cardiologist … Continue reading →

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