Aggressive treatment for a heart attack is almost always better than a more conservative approach.

Recent study: People who had coronary angioplasty and stents had a 50% lower rate of death, new heart attacks or other coronary events within one year than people who underwent more conservative treatments.

Key: Coronary intervention should occur as early as possible.

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