CDC encourages hospitals to take action, advises patients to seek care if ill
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning healthcare providers and patients about the potential risk of infection from certain devices used during open heart (open-chest) surgery.
Patients who have had open heart surgery should seek medical care if they are experiencing symptoms associated with infections, such as night sweats, muscle aches, weight loss, fatigue, or…
