September 30, 2004

Tony Blair in Hospital for Heart Treatment, Implant Promises Reduced Stroke Risk

"British Prime Minister Tony Blair will go into hospital today for "routine" treatment after suffering a recurrence of his irregular heart beat."

"A tiny device implanted into the heart appears to block strokes caused by a common irregular heartbeat, sealing off a spot where blood clots form."

Posted by news editor | Filed under: Strokes