
ARTICLES ON ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE
Double mammary artery in coronary revascularization: in situ or not in situ—is that the question?
This retrospective study evaluated the relationship between graft configuration in double internal thoracic artery (ITA) coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), as well as graft patency.
Functional assessment of coronary artery disease in severe aortic stenosis: challenges and emerging opportunities
Systematic review of the literature encompassing two randomized clinical trials and several small observational studies evaluating the utility of coronary physiology assessment in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) scheduled for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), with the aim of optimizing diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic algorithms.
Does more grafting mean better outcomes? The impact of multiple distal anastomoses in the same coronary territory in coronary artery bypass grafting
This single-center, retrospective observational study assessed the long-term clinical impact of performing more than one distal anastomosis in the same diseased coronary territory in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for 3-vessel disease (3VD).
Revascularizing multivessel coronary artery disease with ventricular dysfunction: real-world outcomes of surgical versus percutaneous revascularization
Comparative results from a New Jersey state cohort (2007–2018) of patients with multivessel disease treated by surgical or percutaneous revascularization
Swedeheart registry: long-term survival and graft durability support surgical revascularization
Seventeen-year outcomes from the SWEDEHEART registry comparing morbidity and mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Angioplasty in patients with previous surgical revascularization: graft vs. native vessel?
This multicenter retrospective observational study from Australia compares the outcomes of angioplasty performed on grafts (primarily saphenous vein grafts) versus native vessels. It analyzes clinical and angiographic characteristics, adverse events, and short- and long-term mortality.
The diabetic paradox in coronary revascularization surgery
Analysis of the outcomes of the observational PRIORITY cohort, focusing on the 10-year results of patients undergoing coronary revascularization surgery and assessing the impact of diabetes mellitus.
Potential of arterial grafts in acute myocardial infarction: benefits and realities
Comparative short- and mid-term outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting with single or multiple arterial grafts.
Management of the ascending aorta and proximal anastomoses in coronary artery bypass surgery: do we implement them?
Compilation of available tips, strategies, and techniques for managing the ascending aorta and performing proximal anastomoses in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Coronary artery bypass grafting: grafts, anastomoses, and drugs. How to do it right?
This consensus document compiles the latest evidence on the optimal management of grafts and the different technical options for coronary artery bypass surgery.