May 28th, 2014
Prescription Delay Following Stent Implantation Is a Common and Deadly Problem
Larry Husten, PHD
After receiving a stent, many patients delay or fail to fill their prescription for clopidogrel or another antiplatelet agent. Now, a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association offers evidence that this problem is widespread and often leads to serious consequences. Researchers analyzed data from all stent implantations performed in British Columbia from […]
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