The Eternal Debate With a Consistent Answer: CABG vs PCI

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;32(1):14-20. doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2019.08.009. Epub 2019 Aug 20.

Abstract

An ongoing debate exists over the role of percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting for revascularization in patients with multivessel or left main disease. Despite improvements in stent technology, bypass surgery still provides the best long-term results in the majority of patients. The present review focuses on randomized controlled trials and a meta-analysis published over the last 4 years.

Keywords: Coronary artery bypass grafting; Meta-analysis; Myocardial revascularization; Percutaneous coronary intervention; Randomized controlled trials.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

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