Key result
Coronary surgery does not prolong life in comparison to medical management over a 2-5 year span for average patients with coronary artery disease.
Why the study?
Does coronary surgery prolong life in comparison with medical management in patients with coronary artery disease?
Population
Patients with coronary artery disease
Comparison
Coronary surgery (aortocoronary bypass surgery) vs Medical management (natural history controls)
Design
Review
Follow-up
2-5 years
Authors
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Should not alter practice toward surgery for survival in average CAD patients; leaves open possible benefit in higher-risk subgroups.
Does coronary surgery prolong life in comparison with medical management in patients with coronary artery disease?
This early review suggests that on average, coronary surgery does not prolong life compared to medical management over 2-5 years, highlighting the need for longer follow-up and risk stratification.
Rosati et al. (1976) conducted a review in Coronary artery disease. Coronary surgery vs. Medical management was evaluated on Survival. Coronary surgery does not prolong life in comparison to medical management over a 2-5 year span for average patients with coronary artery disease.
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