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.
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.
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.
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.
A Tasigna lawsuit claims a woman suffered a heart attack and other complications due to the side effects of the CML drug.
Medtronic is recalling a stent system linked to adverse events which have resulted in at least one patient death.
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.
A new study finds Brilinta is no better than Plavix at preventing adverse events after heart stent surgery.
A new study finds that heart stent surgery appears to be linked to a higher overall risk of death than coronary bypass grafting.
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.
A new study warns that women may face a higher risk of certain bleeding events after receiving a heart stent.