Fig. 1From: Who is eligible for randomized trials? A comparison between the exclusion criteria defined by the ISCHEMIA trial and 3102 real-world patients with stable coronary artery disease undergoing stent implantation in a single cardiology centerScheme of the study. Owing to retrospective type of analysis or insufficient data, the following criteria were not applicable: finding of non-obstructive coronary artery disease, unsuitable coronary anatomy, pregnancy, patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate of 30–59 who were likely to have significant unprotected left main stenosis, inability to comply with the ISCHEMIA protocol, very dissatisfied with medical treatment, ischemic stroke within 6-months, history of non-complianceBack to article page