FDA Finds No Risk of Death Linked to Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons and Stents
The FDA has reversed its opinion on paclitaxel-coated balloons and stents, saying they no longer believe the implants increase the risk of death for patients.
Tag Archives: Heart Stent
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Government Incentives Leading to Risky Atherectomy Procedures for Vascular Patients, ProPublica Reports
A ProPublica report blames increases in Medicare payments for an explosion of unnecessary atherectomies in recent years, some of which led to severe patient injuries and deaths.
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Short-Term Dual Platelet Therapy Decreases Risk of Bleeding Events in Heart Stent Patients: Study
A new study indicates shortening the duration patients are told to take two blood thinners after receiving a heart stent retains the benefits and decreases the risk of major bleeding.
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Tasigna Heart Attack Lawsuit Filed Over Side Effects of Chemotherapy Drug
A Tasigna lawsuit claims a woman suffered a heart attack and other complications due to the side effects of the CML drug.
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Medtronic Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Recall Issued After Patient Death
Medtronic is recalling a stent system linked to adverse events which have resulted in at least one patient death.
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Drug-Coated Heart Stents No More Effective Than Non-Coated Counterparts: Study
Swedish researchers say they found no difference in mortality rates among patients given drug coated heart stents or angioplasty balloons, when compared to those given uncoated devices.
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Brilinta No Better Than Plavix At Preventing Heart Problems In Stent Patients: Study
A new study finds Brilinta is no better than Plavix at preventing adverse events after heart stent surgery.
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Heart Stents Linked To Higher Risk Of Death Than Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Study
A new study finds that heart stent surgery appears to be linked to a higher overall risk of death than coronary bypass grafting.
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Whistleblower Lawsuits May Have Helped Reduce Fraudulent Heart Stent Surgeries: Study
A new study finds that whistleblower lawsuits against doctors who performed unnecessary heart stenting procedures may have helped clamp down on cases of medical fraud.
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Women May Face Higher Bleeding Risks From Heart Stents: Study
A new study warns that women may face a higher risk of certain bleeding events after receiving a heart stent.
