Which heart treatment wins? study compares surgery, stents, and pills
NCT ID NCT07362108
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 1,695 people with stable heart disease affecting multiple arteries. Researchers compared long-term outcomes for those who had bypass surgery, stents, or took medication only. The goal was to see which approach best prevents heart attacks and heart-related death in the treated arteries.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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1,695 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 1995
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients with stable multivessel coronary artery disease and documented myocardial ischemia, selected from the MASS (Medicine, Angioplasty, or Surgery Study) database at a single tertiary academic center.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with stable multivessel coronary artery disease, defined as ≥70% stenosis in at least two major epicardial coronary arteries, with documented myocardial ischemia and clinical indication for surgical, percutaneous, or medical treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with limited life expectancy, severe left ventricular dysfunction (ejection fraction \<35%), recent acute coronary syndrome, recent revascularization procedures, significant valvular disease, chronic kidney disease (creatinine ≥2.0 mg/dL), active malignancy, or inability to complete long-term follow-up.
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