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The 1-year survival rate was similar among candidates and non-candidates for cardiac catheterization and is comparable to that reported for PTCA 4–9 and CABG.8,10–14 The age of octogenarians inherently limits the capacity of any treatment modality to substantially prolong survival. Accordingly, palliation of symptoms and improvement in quality of life may be more appropriate end points in...