Stents, angioplasties do not always prevent heart attacks

According to a recent medical trial titled "Clinical Outcomes Utilizing Revascularization and Aggressive Drug Evaluation," or COURAGE, researchers found that in addition to stents, a combination of medication and lifestyle changes are important to minimize the likelihood of plaques rupturi...

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Published inHome News Tribune
Main Author SHERIS, STEVEN
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published East Brunswick, N.J Gannett Media Corp 30.03.2010
Subjects
Blood clots
Cardiovascular disease
Heart attacks
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Summary:According to a recent medical trial titled "Clinical Outcomes Utilizing Revascularization and Aggressive Drug Evaluation," or COURAGE, researchers found that in addition to stents, a combination of medication and lifestyle changes are important to minimize the likelihood of plaques rupturing and causing heart attacks.