Coronary angiography before vascular surgery improves outcomes
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Coronary angiography before vascular surgery improves outcomes
Authors of a new study say their findings support a rethinking of the current ACC/AHA guidance, which recommends coronary angiography in patients with peripheral artery disease slated for surgery only if they appear to have coronary disease based on noninvasive testing.
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Tags: Circulation, Circulatory Disorders, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thrombotic Event, Disease and Condition, Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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