
ARTICLES ON ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE
Less Heart Attacks, More Survival: Coronary Surgery Proves It Once Again
A meta-analysis of major randomized clinical trials comparing coronary surgery (CABG) versus percutaneous intervention (PCI) that assesses the incidence of new myocardial infarctions during follow-up and their relationship with all-cause mortality.
Revascularization in Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: A Field Reconquered by Surgery?
Observational study of a large Canadian cohort analyzing long-term clinical outcomes by comparing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) following propensity score analysis adjustments.
Myocardial Revascularization Surgery Outcomes in Patients with Moderately Reduced Ejection Fraction
Retrospective analysis of the national Veterans Health Affairs registry database to assess outcomes and prognosis in stable ischemic heart disease patients undergoing myocardial revascularization surgery based on their ejection fraction classification (preserved, moderately reduced, or severely reduced).
Design-based evidence: Discrepancies in Clinical Characteristics Between Myocardial Revascularization Registries and Clinical Trials
This review article compares discrepancies in pre-procedural variables between patients in clinical trials and registries, both for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Experience of Mayo Clinic with Repair of Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery
Experience of Mayo Clinic with the unroofing technique for anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery with an intramural course.
What is better than the internal mammary artery anastomosed to the left anterior descending artery? Multiple arterial grafts.
A comprehensive meta-analysis and review of recent evidence regarding survival outcomes using multiple arterial grafts versus left internal mammary artery plus saphenous vein grafting; performing subgroup analyses such as radial artery vs. right internal mammary artery, elderly patients, those with diabetes mellitus, and women.