Re: stents (was 1907-2007.. who gets the credit for longevity ..?)

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Another excellent book on this subject (the effectiveness of stents)

is " How to Protect You Heart From Your Doctor " . Great read.

On Jan 18, 2008 9:43 AM, <oz4caster@...> wrote:

> --- Idol <Idol@...> wrote:

> > Actually, I seem to remember reading that the effects of stents on

> > mortality aren't all they're cracked up to be, though I don't have

> > any references at hand.

>

> ,

>

> I have read the same thing - that studies show no real benefit in

> outcomes for heart disease patients who receive stents or bypass

> surgery versus patients who do not. Colpo has a good expose

> in his " Coronary Intervention: Life Saver or Waste of Time " - Appendix

> C in his book the " Great Cholesterol Con " :

>

http://www.amazon.com/Great-Cholesterol-Con--Colpo/dp/1430309334/ref=pd_b\

bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1200669543 & sr=1-1

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Alan (alanmjones@...)