Heart stent debate: to open or not to open side branches?
NCT ID NCT00914199
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study looked at people with heart disease who had a blocked main artery with a side branch that also had some blockage but still had acceptable blood flow. Doctors wanted to know if it was better to also open that side branch with a balloon after placing the main stent, or to leave it alone. The study followed 477 patients to compare rates of heart-related death, heart attacks, and the need for repeat procedures.
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Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
Aarhus, 8200, Denmark
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