Heart surgery vs. stents: which is safer for your brain?
NCT ID NCT07491120
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will follow 600 people who need either bypass surgery (CABG) or a stent (PCI) to open blocked heart arteries. Researchers will test memory and thinking skills before the procedure and again at 1 month, 1 year, and 2 years after. The goal is to see if one approach leads to more long-term cognitive decline.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help patients and doctors choose between CABG and PCI based on cognitive risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may show no clear difference between the two procedures.
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