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Myocardial Infarction

Plavix approved for treatment of severe heart attack

October 02, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the heart drug Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) for the treatment of a type of severe heart attack. This type of heart attack, called acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), occurs when an artery becomes suddenly blocked. The FDA's approval allows STEMI patients to use the anti-clotting drug Plavix to prevent subsequent blockage of arteries that could lead to more heart attacks or strokes. Read more »

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Myocardial contusion
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