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RAPCO: Radial artery grafting is superior to both RITA and SVG in patients undergoing CABG
Key Points: Recent guidelines have supported the use of arterial grafts over…
Extended outcomes of BEST: No difference in MACE between PCI and CABG in MVD at 12 years, but higher repeat revascularization and spontaneous MI in PCI arm
Key Points: Previous studies have demonstrated the superiority of CABG over PCI…
Post-Hoc Analysis of ISCHEMIA Trial: The Choice of Myocardial Infarction Definition Influences Clinical Interpretation of Results
A recent study by Dr. Bernard R. Chaitman, published in Circulation investigated…
SYNTAX III REVOLUTION Trial: Non-invasive CT Scanning as a Potential Alternative to Invasive Coronary Angiography for Treatment Decision-Making in Patients with Complex Coronary Artery Disease
A cross-sectional observational study enrolling 223 patients with 3-vessel coronary artery disease,…
Treatment with Statins, RAAS Inhibitors and Platelet Inhibitors After CABG is Essential, While the Use of Beta-blockers is Questionable: Swedish Study
In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, Erik Björklund…
No significant association between myocardial viability & long-term survival benefit of CABG in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy
According to a new study published in The New England Journal of…
Study Shows Preoperative Fractional Flow Reserve Associated with 6-Month Anastomotic Graft Functionality in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
A team led by Dr David Glineur working in Canada and Europe…