Why the study?
Does coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty improve survival and functional status in patients with moderate or severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction?
Does coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty improve survival and functional status in patients with moderate or severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction?
CABG improves 3-year survival and functional status in patients with moderate to severe LV dysfunction and limiting angina, but carries significant operative mortality.
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Supports CABG consideration in moderate-severe LV dysfunction with angina; confirms benefits from Level 1 evidence.
David W. Baker (1994) studied this question.
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