Heart attack severity declined since 1987: U.S. study
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 14:42
in Health & Medicine
The severity of first heart attacks in the U.S. has dropped over 15 years, propelling a decline in heart disease deaths, researchers say. Better prevention and better management in the hospital credited for reduction.
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