Heart stent debate: to open or not to open side branches?
Knowledge-focused
Completed
This study looked at people with blocked heart arteries that have side branches. Doctors placed a stent in the main artery but did not always open the side branch if blood flow was acceptable. The goal was to see if opening the side branch caused more harm or benefit. About 477 p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Evald Hoej Christiansen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC