Half of eligible patients not getting mitral valve surgery, U-M study shows Overblown fears about surgical risk and lack of awareness about the risk of not operating are among the reasons only half of eligible patients were referred for mitral valve repair, according to a study by doctors at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center. view more (2009-09-11)
Fish oil -- helpful or harmful? Fish oil supplements may help some cardiac patients while harming others, suggests a new review of evidence compiled by St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto researchers. view more (2008-01-15)
