Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on dialysis have an increased burden of coronary artery disease (CAD). This study assessed the trend and outcomes for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) in patients with ESKD and stable CAD. We conducted a longitudinal study using the United States Renal Data System of patients with ESKD and stable CAD who underwent CABG from the years 2009 to 2017. The outcomes included in-hospital, long-term mortality, and repeat revascularization. The follow-up was until death, end of Medicare AB coverage, or December 31, 2018. A total of 11,952 patients were identified. The mean age was 62.8 years, 68% were male, and 67% were white. The common co-morbidities included hypertension (97%), diabetes mellitus (75%), and congestive heart failure (53%). A significant decrease in CABG procedures from 2.9 to 1.3 procedures per 1,000 patients with ESKD (p <0.001) was noted during the years studied. The overall in-hospital mortality rate was 5.9%, and there was a significant decrease over the study period (p = 0.01). Although the 30-day mortality rate was 6.9% and remained steady (p = 0.14), the 1-year mortality rate was 22.8% and decreased significantly (p <0.001). At 5 years, the overall survival rate was 35%, and patients with internal mammary artery grafts showed better survival than those without (36% vs 25%). In conclusion, there has been a decrease in CABG procedures performed in patients with ESKD with stable CAD with decreasing in-hospital and 1-year mortality. Those with an internal mammary artery graft do better, but the overall long-term survival remains dismal in this population. There remains need for caution and individualization of revascularization decisions in this high-risk population.
Keywords: CABG; CAD; ESKD; dialysis.
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