Balloons vs stents: new heart artery study could change treatment
NCT ID NCT07552194
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if using only drug-coated balloons is as safe and effective as stenting for treating blocked heart arteries at branch points. About 272 people with chronic coronary syndrome will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Researchers will track deaths, heart attacks, and the need for repeat procedures over 12 months.
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