Impact of Coronary Artery Stents on Mortality and Nonfatal Myocardial Infarction: Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials Comparing a Strategy of Routine Stenting With That of Balloon Angioplasty

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Although a strategy of routine stenting has been shown to reduce the need for TVR compared with a strategy of balloon angioplasty alone, what is the impact on mortality and frequency of nonfatal MI?American Heart JournalLaurie Barclay

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