Does a heart stent prevent future heart attacks in stable patients? 25-year follow-up offers new insight
When doctors find a blockage in a patient's heart arteries, a common treatment option is a procedure to open the artery and restore blood flow. But does getting a stent actually help prevent a future heart attack or help someone live longer?
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