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Stenting a Good Option for Left Main Heart Artery
As effective as standard of bypass surgery, Polish study finds

Special Stem Cells Build ’Biological Bypass’
In dog study, researchers saw new human coronary arteries form

Calcium Scan of Arteries Helps Spot Big Trouble
Study shows it predicts severe events in those with known heart disease

Many Heart Attack Patients Not Referred to Cardiac Rehab
Despite benefits, only slightly more than half get it, study shows

Vein Removal Method Linked to Bypass Results
More long-term problems seen with minimally invasive technique

Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
Safe and effective in an 'all-comer population,' researchers say

Fewer Heart Surgeries Needed as Technology Improves
Better prevention methods, medical advances likely behind drop in bypass procedures

Abnormal Heartbeat After Bypass a Bad Sign
Atrial fibrillation ups long-term risk of dying, researchers report

Diabetics and Elderly May Fare Better With Bypass
Study finds that for some groups, survival odds after angioplasty are not as great

Is Bypass Truly Better than Stenting?
Read the fine print, experts say in disputing new study's finding