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New Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Problems After Joint Surgery Identified
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Title New Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Problems After Joint Surgery Identified
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579198?src=rss
Description In addition to confirming previously identified risk factors for cardiovascular complications after total joint replacement (TJR) surgery, researchers have shown that bilateral and revision operations are associated with increased risk. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > General Surgery
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Date Aug 20, 2008
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