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Placebo-Controlled Trial Finds Angioplasty Eases Symptoms in Chronic Coronary Blockages
A placebo-controlled trial found that reopening a chronically blocked coronary artery with angioplasty reduced chest pain and improved quality of life, giving rare randomized evidence in a debated area of heart care.
Key Takeaways
- A randomized placebo-controlled trial tested angioplasty for chronic total coronary blockage.
- Patients who received the procedure had less chest pain and better quality of life.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com