"Full Artery Reopening Lowers Cardiovascular Death Risk in Heart Attack Patients"

A new study from McMaster University reveals that complete revascularization with stents significantly lowers cardiovascular death risk in myocardial infarction patients compared to treating only the culprit artery.

• The study conducted by researchers at McMaster University involved a large international cohort, demonstrating that complete revascularization reduces cardiovascular death and future heart attacks.
• Patients who underwent revascularization through stents for all blocked arteries experienced a lower risk of death from any cause compared to those treated only for the culprit artery.
• This randomized controlled trial highlights the importance of addressing multiple coronary arteries in the circulatory system, emphasizing a shift in treatment strategy for myocardial infarction.