Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyExtent of coronary and myocardial disease and benefit from surgical revascularization in ischemic LV dysfunction [Corrected].
Patients with ischemic left ventricular dysfunction have higher operative risk with coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). However, those whose early risk is surpassed by subsequent survival benefit have not been identified. ⋯ Patients with more advanced ischemic cardiomyopathy receive greater benefit from CABG. This supports the indication for surgical revascularization in patients with more extensive CAD and worse myocardial dysfunction and remodeling. (Comparison of Surgical and Medical Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease [STICH]; NCT00023595).