Patient outcomes
| Group A (n = 53) | Group B (n = 172) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data are mean (SD) or percentages. | |||
| *Significant difference. | |||
| Interval to angiographic control (days) | 176.5 (54.3) | 170.7 (54.8) | 0.43 |
| Myocardial infarction (%) | 0.0 | 2.3 | 0.58 |
| PTCA in a different segment (%) | 9.4 | 15.1 | 0.37 |
| CABG (%) | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| Restenosis ⩾50% per segment (%) | 48.8 | 33.8 | 0.001* |
| Repeat PTCA per segment (%) | 42.5 | 23.3 | 0.002* |