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New method replaces heart stents
A recent study has shown that treating coronary artery blockages with drug-coated balloons provides protection comparable to that of metal stents in reducing the risk of heart attacks and heart-related deaths, without the need to leave a permanent metallic implant inside the artery. The technique involves expanding the artery with a balloon that inflates and releases medication onto the inner wall of the artery, thereby reducing complications associated with stents such as re-occlusion or blood clots. The results indicated that patients treated with drug-coated balloons were not more likely to die or experience heart attacks compared to those who received stents, and they had a lower likelihood of needing re-intervention in smaller arteries. However, some larger cases still require additional procedures, emphasizing the importance of long-term follow-up to ensure the effectiveness of these alternative solutions.
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