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Studies put proven medications to new uses
03-25-2007 · EurekAlert!Common cardiovascular medications are finding uncommon uses, in some cases preventing heart disease even in low-risk patients and in other cases, protecting critically ill patients facing high-risk angioplasty and stenting procedures, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 56th annual Scientific Session in New Orleans, La. ACC.07 is the premier cardiovascular medical meeting, bringing together cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists to further breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine.
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