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Detection of Carotid Bruit Can Help Identify Patients At Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
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Title Detection of Carotid Bruit Can Help Identify Patients At Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574290?src=rss
Description Carotid bruits detected by auscultation might serve as markers for heart disease, rather than detect carotid lesions and the subsequent risk of stroke, and could help select patients who would benefit from an aggressive treatment strategy for cardiovascular risk, according to the results of new study. Heartwire
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date May 10, 2008
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