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Boston Scientific Finds Clot Risk for New Stent

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From the Associated Press

Boston Scientific Corp. found a slightly higher risk of blood clotting in patients implanted with its newer drug-coated stents, the company said.

The Natick, Mass.-based company reviewed data involving 3,500 patients to compare clotting rates of its Taxus stent with those of older uncoated stents.

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