Risk Of Repeat Attacks In Heart Patients Causes Concern For Doctors
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 09:28
in Health & Medicine
The risk of heart attack patients having repeat attacks after they are discharged from hospital is being underestimated, research has shown. An international study raises concerns that some patients may not be receiving the optimum medical treatment and follow-up care because doctors are misjudging the risk of a further heart attack.
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