Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is said to be in ‘good spirits’ while recovering from heart surgery and was visited by his wife Queen Elizabeth in hospital.
Study: Same-day Discharge After Coronary Artery Stenting Safe
Patients who undergo coronary artery stenting may be safely discharged from hospital the same day as the procedure reduces the health-care costs, say researchers.
Patients who undergo coronary artery stenting may be safely discharged from hospital the same day as the procedure reduces the health-care costs, say researchers.
The 90-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II recently underwent an "invasive procedure of coronary stenting" after being taken to hospital with chest pains.
Speaking outside the hospital, Buckingham Palace spokeswoman Ailsa Anderson said that, "the Duke of Edinburgh had a good night and is in good spirits, but he is eager to leave".
Stents Do Little to Prevent Heart Attacks
A recent study finds that stents do not prevent heart attacks as considered.
A recent study finds that stents do not prevent heart attacks as considered.
The palace said that Prince Philip would remain under observation for a "short period".
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Stents As Effective As Surgery In Treating Clogged Arteries
Stents could be as good as effective as traditional surgery in treating clogged arteries, new study shows.
Stents could be as good as effective as traditional surgery in treating clogged arteries, new study shows.
Duke of Edinburgh Successfully Undergoes Heart Surgery
Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip has been successfully treated for coronary artery blockage on Friday.
Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip has been successfully treated for coronary artery blockage on Friday.
