In 2012, results from three studies in interventional cardiology have enhanced our knowledge on the best practices to improve clinical outcomes. These trials were focused on treatment safety as well as efficacy. The optimal therapeutic strategy for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention continues to evolve.
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The author acknowledges Drs Usman Baber and Deb Aranson, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, for their review of the manuscript.
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The author declares that she has been a consultant for Abbott Vascular, Astra Zeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), Merck, and Regado Biosciences, and has received research grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi, Eli Lilly/Daiichi Sankyo and The Medicines Company.
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Mehran, R. We are 'shocked', 'frozen', and 'freed' by new data. Nat Rev Cardiol 10, 68–70 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrcardio.2012.200
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