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Study: Women Gain More from Bypass Surgery Over Stenting

1/3/2026

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A study in the European Heart Journal finds women with heart disease may benefit more from bypass surgery than stenting.
Women are 30% more likely to die within a few years after stenting than after bypass.
Women represent only 20–25% of clinical trial participants, leading to a lack of tailored treatment data.
Further research is needed before changing treatment guidelines.
Individual patient needs remain crucial in treatment decisions.

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Story summary

A study in the European Heart Journal finds women with heart disease may benefit more from bypass surgery than stenting.
Women are 30% more likely to die within a few years after stenting than after bypass.
Women represent only 20–25% of clinical trial participants, leading to a lack of tailored treatment data.
Further research is needed before changing treatment guidelines.
Individual patient needs remain crucial in treatment decisions.