Heart surgery vs. stents: which is safer for your brain?
NCT ID NCT07491120
First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 17 times
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.
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What this could mean
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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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