"Bold Researcher's Breakthrough: Heart Stents Triumph Over Placebo After Decades"

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"Bold Researcher's Breakthrough: Heart Stents Triumph Over Placebo After Decades"
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A new study led by a bold doctor has raised questions about the effectiveness of coronary angioplasty and stents in relieving chest pain. While these procedures have been used for decades, they have never been proven to outperform a placebo in clinical trials. The study's findings could have significant implications for how medical devices and surgical treatments are studied and the procedures that patients undergo.

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