The ORBITA trial: A point of view

Summary Treatment of stable coronary artery disease (CAD) relies on improved prognosis and relief of symptoms. National and international guidelines on CAD support the indication for revascularization in patients with limiting symptoms and refractory to drug treatment. Previous studies attested the efficacy of angioplasty to improve angina as well as the functional capacity of patients with symptomatic stable CAD. The ORBITA trial, recently published in an international journal, showed no benefit in terms of exercise tolerance compared to a placebo procedure in a population of single-vessel patients undergoing contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention. In this point of view article, the authors discuss the ORBITA trial regarding methodological issues, limitations and clinical applicability.

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Main Authors:	Oliveira,Vitor Dornela de, Giugni,Fernando Rabioglio, Martins,Eduardo Bello, Azevedo,Diogo Freitas Cardoso de, Lima,Eduardo Gomes, Serrano Júnior,Carlos Vicente
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Médica Brasileira 2018
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-42302018000200100
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