Plain-English translation of NCT01311323 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
When you have multiple blocked arteries in your heart, doctors need to decide the best way to restore blood flow. This trial compares two approaches: placing drug-eluting stents (tiny metal tubes that keep arteries open) through small incisions, versus open-heart bypass surgery. The study wants to see which approach helps patients live longer and healthier lives.
Many patients with multiple blocked arteries have a type of heart attack called non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome, and doctors aren't certain which treatment method works better for these patients in the long run. This trial exists to find the answer.
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You will be randomly assigned to receive either stent placement (a minimally invasive procedure where doctors insert small metal tubes through your blood vessels) or bypass surgery (where surgeons create new blood vessel connections to bypass blocked arteries). Your doctors will monitor your recovery and health outcomes over time to compare how well each approach works for your condition.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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