Genes Released From Coated Stents Could Reduce Coronary Artery Restenosis Rates
WESTPORT, CT (Reuters Health) – Localized delivery of genes from coronary artery stents could reduce the risk of restenosis, according to a […]
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Complement Suppression Drug Does Not Prevent Cognitive Decline After CABG
Treatment with pexelizumab, a monoclonal antibody against the C5 complement component, does not prevent the overall drop in cognition that can occur after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), new research shows.
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