Localised Cooling of the Heart Limits Heart Attack Damage

Cardiologists at the Catharina hospital in Eindhoven have succeeded in the localised cooling of the heart during a heart attack – a world-first. By cooling part of the heart prior to and following angioplasty, the cardiologists believe that the damage from a heart attack can be limited. Earlier this month, cardiologist, Luuk Otterspoor, received his [...]