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Posted by Medivizor on Sep 17, 2022 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using drug-eluting stents (DES) versus coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with left main (LM) coronary artery disease (CAD). The data showed that both treatments were associated with a similar risk of heart attack, stroke, and death....

Posted by Medivizor on Mar 21, 2021 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at the risk of heart attack or death in patients with chronic coronary disease (CAD) treated with revascularization procedures plus medication or medication alone. It found that revascularization procedures did not reduce the risk of death compared with medication alone, while coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)...

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 5, 2018 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the effects of early and delayed invasive treatment in people with heart attacks. It was determined that early invasive treatment reduced the risk of having another heart attack in the short term, but did not affect the risk of mortality or long-term risk of heart attacks, compared to delayed treatment. Some background...

Posted by Medivizor on Oct 27, 2014 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the effect of two different heart surgery techniques on reducing stroke and other complications among patients with coronary artery disease.  Some background The heart supplies blood to the entire body, but it also needs to receive its own blood supply to function. The arteries that supply the heart with...

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 21, 2014 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of drugs for prevention of atrial fibrillation in patients that underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).  Some background Coronary artery disease, characterized by narrowing of the arteries and disrupted blood supply to the heart muscle, is a leading cause of death...