Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Coronary Artery Disease-Metal Components-Coronary Stents

Coronary stents not harmful to patients with history of metal allergy, study suggests

Cardiologists have long grappled with how to best manage patients with Coronary Artery Disease who report skin hypersensitivity to nickel or other metal components found in stents -- small tubes placed in narrowed or weakened arteries to help improve blood flow to the heart. But new research may help allay these concerns. read more..

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