Critical Care




Using Portable Ultrasound to Identify Possible Heart Attacks and Strokes Before Symptoms Arise
A study of portable ultrasound performed in the United States, Canada, and India has revealed the potential of this technology for identifying plaques in peripheral arteries that can lead to heart attacks and stroke before symptoms occur, in both developed and developing country environments, allowing preventive treatment in those affected. More...19 Jan 2015

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