Darshan Doshi, MD, MS
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Are there benefits of cardiac catheterization for stable coronary artery disease?
In patients with acute coronary syndrome, studies have shown that cardiac catheterization can decrease heart attacks and improve survival. A recent study attempted to determine if the procedure would have comparable results in people with a more stable form of coronary artery disease.
Is angioplasty plus stenting or coronary artery bypass surgery better for treating left main coronary artery disease?
People with disease of the left main coronary artery usually have the option of bypass surgery or angioplasty and placement of a stent. Two recent studies comparing these choices came to different conclusions about which is more effective.