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Stenting Can Be Beneficial for Some Heart Patients
Researchers found angioplasty with stents used to open clogged heart arteries did not prolong life or prevent heart attack in patients with stable heart disease. However, many cardiologists said people need a better understanding of what the procedure's real benefits are for different patients.
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Researchers found angioplasty with stents used to open clogged heart arteries did not prolong life or prevent heart attack in patients with stable heart disease. However, many cardiologists said people need a better understanding of what the procedure's real benefits are for different patients.
Posted 2007-03-30T20:46:38-0400 - Updated 2016-03-10T16:56:26-0500