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Cardiology (1) WEST, WEST-II. West European Stent Trial. A trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a proprietarycoronary stent system—ACS Multi-Linkª—vis-à-vis bleeding, vascular complications and major adverse cardiac events during a 12-month follow-up
Conclusion The Multi-Link stent was safe and effective, had few complications and clinical events during follow-up and compared favorably to other stents
(2) Women's Estrogen for Stroke Trial
Neurology Weinstein enhanced sensory test A nerve testing format used to evaluate tactile sensation, using a pocket-sized device with calibrated nylon filaments which deliver specified force to the skin

WEST

Weinstein enhanced sensory test Neurology A nerve testing format used to evaluate tactile sensation, using a pocket-sized device with calibrated nylon filaments which deliver specified force to the skin

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WEST (redirected from Women's Estrogen for Stroke Trial)

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