Houston doctors implant Amulet to prevent stroke

(Source – news.va.gov)

On July 1, doctors at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center implanted a special device aimed at preventing strokes in Veteran patients. The device, called the Amulet, catches blood clots before they reach the blood stream and eliminates the need for blood-thinning medication. Continue reading here…

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