Heart stent showdown: which technique wins for tricky blockages?

NCT ID NCT07596706

First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at two ways to place stents in the left main coronary artery, a major heart blood vessel. It compares placing a stent just in the blocked branch versus placing a longer stent that crosses into the main artery. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer heart attacks, deaths, or need for repeat procedures. The study involves 1000 people with specific types of blockages.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital

    Istanbul, Please Select, 33484, Turkey (Türkiye)

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