Clinical Trials of Coronary Stents in India: An Update
Journal Title: Heart Research – Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
The Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) burden increased in Indian population and even it is increasing in young Indians. There are more ways to treat these patients and coronary stents are one of the option for them. In the present short communication I am presenting the number of trials, number of patients involved and the limitation of the trials conducted in Indian coronary artery disease patients.
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Prashanth Srirangam
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