Critical Care
Drug Found to Reduce Stroke in Heart Patients
Study finds that patients treated with atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) upon hospital admission for a mild heart attack or severe chest pain were significantly (59%) less likely to experience a nonfatal stroke within the following four months. More...18 Apr 2001
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