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A Hearty Life

November 26th, 2007

Drug-Eluding Stents Prove To Be Effective

The verdict is in? Well, for now anyway. Drug-eluding stents are just as safe and beneficial as their “bare naked” metal counterparts. There has finally been a study that examined the effectiveness of the drug coated stents. The only problem is that the research has only followed the patients for a year post intervention.
No worries […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

September 27th, 2007

Cardiac Rehabilitation Not Being Taken Advantage Of Consistantly

I am a bit disappointed at the amount of cardiac patients that do not take advantage of the cardiac rehabilitation programs that are offered.  I know that we are all busy and want to “get back to life” as quick as possible but there is overwhelming evidence that suggests how beneficial a rehab program can […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments