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Largest US Registry Study Supports Two-Year Safety, Reduced Revascularizations, for DES
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Largest US Registry Study Supports Two-Year Safety, Reduced Revascularizations, for DES |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565348?src=rss |
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At two years, DES were associated with comparable MI rates but statistically significant reductions in mortality and revascularizations. Investigators say they will continue to track the 17 000+ patients for at least five years, but for now the findings are "reassuring." Heartwire |
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Articles > Cardiology |
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Nov 6, 2007 |
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