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Steps outlined to reduce the risk of stroke during, after heart surgery – Science Codex
DALLAS, August 26, 2020 — Steps for reducing the risk of stroke in patients undergoing heart surgery are detailed in a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement, “Considerations for Reduction of Risk of Perioperative Stroke for Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac and Thoracic Aortic Operations,” published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation. Pre-screening, surgical technique changes, early diagnosis while in surgery and quick team response all contribu…
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