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Obesity cuts risks during angioplasty


Obesity cuts risks during angioplasty

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Data indicates that people who are obese are less likely than others to suffer major complications or death after undergoing catheter-balloon procedures to open clogged coronary arteries. Researchers are calling for more studies to determine why obesity offers risk-reducing benefits during angioplasty.

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