15 marzo 2015
In the first multicenter trial of its kind, researchers tested a new device that lowers the risk of stroke and cognitive decline in patients undergoing heart-valve replacement. «One of the major findings is, for the first time, we’re showing that with protection, 55% more patients have completely clean brains — with no ischemic brain lesions at all,» said a researcher. Brain lesions increase risk of dementia and stroke two- to three-fold.
http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/~3/iagETmH0CpQ/150315170442.htm
