When are stents really needed?

This week: A new report confirms that in patients with stable coronary artery disease, outcomes with stents are no better than outcomes with good medical therapy - even after 12 years of follow-up. Also - why close followups with your doctor are necessary if you have mitral regurgitation. 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us When are stents really needed? This week: A new report confirms that in patients with stable coronary artery disease, outcomes with stents are no better than outcomes with good medical therapy - even after 12 years of follow-up. Also - why close followups with your doctor are necessary if you have mitral regurgitation.  Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Expert When are stents really needed? The COURAGE trial challenges the routine use of stents in stable coronary artery disease (CAD). READ NOW Staging mitral regurgitation - why regular checkups are critical The appropriate treatment of mitral regurgitation requires your doctor to first stage the extent of your mitral valve disorder. READ NOW CCTA for non invasively diagnosing coronary artery disease Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is a promising method for non-invasively diagnosing coronary artery disease READ NOW Stents vs. bypass surgery - when are stents OK? When stents should be used instead of bypass surgery remains a controversial question - but in complex CAD, surgery is still usually the best options READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook  Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.  READ NOW Featured Articles • The Single Most Important Exercise for You and Your Children • 4 Under-Appreciated Senses You Didn't Know You Had • The 23 Sneakiest Ways to Boost Your Metabolism • Keep It Healthy: 10 Ways to Be Nice to Your Brain • Best Headphones for Runners • How to Naturally Relieve Pesky Menstrual Cramps • Clean Your Way Fit With These Quick Tips • How to Burn More Calories Cleaning House Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.