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‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hopefor those with refractory angina

Study finds device brings significant fall in chest pain in 75% of patients, but further trials and NHS approval are needed

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Denis Campbell Health policy editor24 Aug 2026, 05:00 amUpdated 18h ago1 min readScienceGlobal
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina

GlobalDenis Campbell Health policy editor

Study finds device brings significant fall in chest pain in 75% of patients, but further trials and NHS approval are needed

“It’s an amazing relief, both physically and emotionally, to be able to live my life again normally, without feeling that I’m limited all the time in what I can do.”

Cristian Jensen is describing the difference that an implant inserted in his chest – to reduce the symptoms of his debilitating angina – has had on his life.

“It’s an amazing relief, both physically and emotionally, to be able to live my life again normally, without feeling that I’m limited all the time in what I can do.”

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Source: The Guardian · Denis Campbell Health policy editor. Published 24 Aug 2026, 05:00 am.

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