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When treating heart conditions, sometimes less is more

Invasive coronary treatments are big business for hospitals and cardiologists, but mounting evidence suggests that few patients actually need these costly and sometimes risky procedures

By Jane E. Brody  /  NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , NEW YORK

Ozner advises patients who are told they need surgery to get an independent second opinion from a specialist.

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