April 5, 2020 - Patient Worthy

NIH-funded studies show stents and surgery no better than medication, lifestyle changes at reducing cardiac events

Post author:Rose Duesterwald
Post published:April 5, 2020
Post category:Chronic Kidney Disease

Researchers find stents, surgery provide higher quality of life for those with chest pain. Invasive procedures such as bypass surgery and stenting—commonly used to treat blocked arteries—are no better at…

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NIH-funded studies show stents and surgery no better than medication, lifestyle changes at reducing cardiac events

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