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A cardiologist on when heart surgery and stents can mean longer life

Sorry, but the study results do not mean that taking a statin for cholesterol and coronary blockages is just as good as an operation. You still need lifestyle changes.

A stent is a small mesh tube that's used to treat narrow or weak arteries.
A stent is a small mesh tube that's used to treat narrow or weak arteries.Read moreiStock