Q: Give 2 advantages of using stents over CABG for coronary heart disease.

Less invasive, not as big an operation, therefore there is less risk involved.Shorter recovery time, and so patient spends less time in hospital.Could also be: Doesn't need to use general anaesthetic. Less scarring.

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