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DES Feasible and Safe for Cerebrovascular Disease
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1034 |
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DES Feasible and Safe for Cerebrovascular Disease |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566360?src=rss |
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A first look at just under 100 patients who received drug-eluting stents for significant intracranial stenosis shows that their use appears to be feasible in this indication, and they seem to be safe and produce more favorable outcomes than medical therapy or bare metal stents. However, further randomized trials are needed, say the researchers. Heartwire |
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Articles > Cardiology |
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Nov 23, 2007 |
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