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Music Could Be a Post-Op Panacea, Study Finds

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Music Could Be a Post-Op Panacea, Study Finds

FRIDAY, Jan. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Heart surgery can be stressful, but researchers may have found a way to reduce patients’ anxiety and postoperative pain — without any extra side effects. A team from the Netherlands found that the simple act of listening to music around the time of surgery may help patients … 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