The Eternal Debate: CABG Vs PCI. Current Status of the Literature

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;31(4):734-739. doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2019.05.009. Epub 2019 May 16.

Abstract

While advances in revascularization strategies have dramatically altered the morbidity and mortality associated with coronary artery disease, significant equipoise remains regarding the optimal revascularization strategy for specific groups of patients. Herein, we review the 5 most impactful studies of the last 3 years and correlate this with a historical perspective.

Keywords: CABG; PCI; Revascularization.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Coronary Artery Bypass* / adverse effects
  • Coronary Artery Bypass* / mortality
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Artery Disease / mortality
  • Coronary Artery Disease / physiopathology
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention* / adverse effects
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention* / mortality
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome