Q. Which of the following is false about ORBITA trial: A. Stable ischemic disease patients were included and were randomized either to PCI or sham procedure. B. Patients with multi-vessel disease were included whereas acute coronary syndrome patients were not included. C. PCI did not result in significant improvement in exercise time as compared to sham procedure. D. Diabetic patients were included. Answer: B. Patients with multi-vessel disease were included whereas acute coronary syndrome patients were not included. Explanation: ORBITA trial: Objective Randomised Blinded Investigation With Optimal Medical Therapy of Angioplasty in Stable Angina Patients with stable angina and severe single-vessel stenosis were randomized in a 1:1 fashion to either PCI or a placebo sham procedure. Coronary angiography was done via a radial or femoral arterial approach in all patients. In all...
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