AHA 2019: Conservative Approach Works As Well As Intervention For Stable Coronary Disease In ISCHEMIA Trial
Medtech-industry analysts predict the long-awaited trial results will have minimal impact on clinical practice or sales of coronary stents.
Executive Summary
The long-awaited results of the ISCHEMIA trial showed that patients with asymptomatic stable coronary disease get no apparent benefit from coronary intervention compared to a more conservative strategy with optimal medical management.
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