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Ethan Weiss
The Power of the Placebo
A recent study revealed that stents are likely ineffective at relieving chest pain. Why didn’t we know that?
Slate, 2017
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New research suggests a common cardiac procedure to be ineffective and could change standard practice.
Recommendation
Among health care professionals, there is a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine to determine what treatments to prescribe. Cardiologist Ethan Weiss reports on a new study that investigates the value of angioplasty for heart patients. The study found no benefit for stable chest pain when compared to a placebo. This controversial finding could influence how doctors treat their cardiac patients. getAbstract recommends this article to those interested in the pursuit of scientific truth.
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About the Author
Ethan Weiss, MD, is a cardiologist and associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco.
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