Heart surgery showdown: which procedure saves more lives in weak hearts?
NCT ID NCT07269366
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two common heart procedures—bypass surgery (CABG) and stenting (PCI)—in 358 people with weak hearts (ejection fraction 40% or less) and multiple blocked arteries. The goal is to see which approach leads to better survival, fewer heart attacks or strokes, and improved quality of life over 4 years. Participants must have chest pain or a recent heart-related hospitalization.
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University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, Netherlands
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