PCI patients who used marijuana had an increased risk of bleeding events and stroke following the procedure.

However, the two treatment options were associated with similar rates of long-term bleeding and ischemic events. 

The document, published in numerous journals, was designed to help trainees improve their understanding of cardiovascular computed tomography.

Experiencing a stroke while your body is already battling COVID-19 can be especially dangerous, this new study suggests. 

The study's authors looked at nearly 3,000 clinical trials related to the ongoing pandemic. 

Nostrum Laboratories is at the center of this latest voluntary recall. 

No procedure-related deaths were reported, and an absolute LVEF improvement of more than 5% was present in nearly 49% of patients. 

The patch harvests energy from each heartbeat, allowing it to operate with no external power source. 

“The association between surgeon experience and operative outcomes has been the subject of debate," the researchers explained.

These findings are especially important, the authors wrote, because they suggest there may be a new way to personalize patient care.