As the role of percutaneous coronary intervention in the management of stable coronary artery disease compared to optimal medical treatment is still controversial, the aim of the present analysis was the evaluation of the impact on long-term mortality of these two treatment options in patients with symptoms or signs of myocardial ischemia but no acute coronary syndrome. A total of 20 randomized trials including 9679 patients were identified. The analysis showed no statistically significant differences regarding overall mortality, cardiac death or myocardial infarction.
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As the role of percutaneous coronary intervention in the management of stable coronary artery disease compared to optimal medical treatment is still controversial, the aim of the present analysis was the evaluation of the impact on long-term mortality of these two treatment options in patients with symptoms or signs of myocardial ischemia but no acute coronary syndrome. A total of 20 randomized trials including 9679 patients were identified. The analysis showed no statistically significant diffe...
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