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How effective is percutaneous coronary for treating coronary artery disease (cad)?

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PTCa: PTCA is highly effective for providing symptom relief in patients who are appropriate candidates for PTCA procedures. It does NOT cure the disease, it helps provide better flow through the diseased vessel, full diet, exercise, not smoking and medical therapy remain necessary for life after the procedures before them.

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