In a surprising development, a new study in England raises serious questions about using stents to relieve chest pain. One group of subjects received a stent and the other did not. The study concluded that there was no real difference in chest pain reduction between the two groups, a conclusion that is shocking cardiologists nationwide.This study may lead to the revision of cardiologist guidelines for using stents to treat chest pain. Any surgery runs the risk of dangerous complications, so if you or someone you know is scheduled to have a stent procedure to relieve chest pain, you should ask your doctor about this new study and you may wish to obtain a second opinion.You can read about the study here: Are Artery-Opening Stents for Chest Pain a Waste of Time?
