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Another 169 St. Joseph Stent Patients Notified Of Unneeded Implants
Another 169 former patients of Dr. Mark G. Midei who received a stent implant at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland have been informed that they may have undergone a procedure they did not need.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over St. Joseph Med. Ctr Unneeded Stents
A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of hundreds of patients who allegedly received unnecessary coronary stents by a doctor at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland.
Lawsuit Filed Over Unneeded Stent by Dr. Mark Midei at St. Joseph Med. Ctr.
A Maryland malpractice lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Mark Midei and St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Md. by a patient who is one of several hundred people who were recently notified that they may have received a heart stent that was not necessary.
Prilosec Side Effects Interfere with Effectiveness of Plavix: FDA Warns
The FDA has issued a public health advisory warning that side effects of Prilosec, a stomach acid reducer, may interfere with the effectiveness of Plavix, an anti-blood clotting medication, increasing the risk of a heart attack, death or other injuries for patients.
Heart Attack or Stroke Risk Found with Use of Plavix and Heartburn Drugs
According to new research, combining Plavix and heart burn drugs known as proton-pump inhibitors, which include Nexium and Prilosec, could substantially increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. This presents a particular problem for many patients, since the drugs are often prescribed together to combat the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with Plavix [...]
Plavix Ineffectiveness for Some May Lead FDA to Update Drug Label
Following new research which suggests Plavix may be ineffective in as many as 30% of heart patients with certain genetic factors, the FDA is considering updates to the drug’s warning label.
Combining Plavix and Heart Burn Drugs for Stent Patients May Increase Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
According to new research presented yesterday at an American Heart Association conference, cardiac stent patients who are prescribed Plavix together with a heart burn drug like Nexium, may face an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and other potentially life-threatening events.
Boston Scientific Recall NexStent Monorail, NexStent Carotid Stent and Monorail Delivery System
Boston Scientific has issued a Class I recall for their NexStent Monorail, NexStent Carotid Stent and Monorail Delivery System, due to a defect which could allow the tip of the stent delivery system to detach during a carotid artery stenting procedure.
