| COURAGE results In the COURAGE trial, angioplasty was no better than medical therapy for preventing later cardiovascular problems. | ||
| Outcome | Angioplasty plus stent | Medical therapy |
| Death or nonfatal heart attack | 19.0% | 18.5% |
| Death, nonfatal heart attack, or stroke | 20.0% | 19.5% |
| Heart attack | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| Subsequent angioplasty or bypass surgery | 19.8% | 30.6% |
Saturday, May 3, 2014
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