Timing is everything: new study reveals best window for second heart procedure
NCT ID NCT04918030
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 1,586 heart attack patients who had multiple blocked arteries. After opening the main blockage, doctors compared doing a second procedure to fix the other blockages either early (within a few days) or later (weeks after). The goal was to see which timing better prevented future heart problems like death, another heart attack, or needing more procedures. The results help doctors decide the best timing for complete treatment.
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Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital Xiamen University
Xiamen, Fujian, 361000, China
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