Be aware of complication rates for open heart surgery versus catheter technique for aortic valve replacement

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 4, 2011

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Heart-Valve Fix Speeds Recovery

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Study results were presented on April 3, 2011 at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology. It has not been published in a peer-reviewed journal.

 

 

 

 

 

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