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What to know about intravascular ultrasound imaging system for diagnosis of heart diseases

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What to know about intravascular ultrasound imaging system for diagnosis of heart diseases

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common reason for heart attack or failure. Together, heart diseases and strokes account for 17.7 million deaths, across the globe. Dr Rahul Gupta What happens when there is a huge rock on a narrow road? It hinders the flow of the traffic causing a blockage. Now imagine the … Read more

Marijuana Raises Post-Op Dangers After Heart Attack

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Marijuana Raises Post-Op Dangers After Heart Attack

The patients also were 11 times more likely to suffer a stroke after their angioplasty, although the overall risk remained low, with about 0.3% of marijuana users suffering a stroke. “The odds are markedly increased. The absolute difference is small, but to the patient who suffers that excess stroke, that’s a devastating complication,” said … Read more