Why the study?
Does percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty provide safe and effective revascularization in patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting?
Population
n=140 patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting treated over a 10-year period (1981-1991)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 5 years
Authors
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Supports PTCA feasibility in post-CABG patients; leaves open randomized trials versus reoperation.
Does percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty provide safe and effective revascularization in patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting?
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is a safe and effective alternative to reoperation in selected patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting, providing good long-term survival and symptom relief.
Tan et al. (1994) studied this question.
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