Gene Test Determines Risk Of Heart Surgery Complications

Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 10:15 in Health & Medicine

Genetic differences can explain why some patients undergoing heart surgery later experience shock and kidney complications, according to a new study. The results indicate that performing a genetic test on patients before they have surgery can help guide treatment after they leave the operating room.

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