Key result
Reoperation for recurrent angina after initial CABG was associated with 1% early mortality and provided symptomatic improvement in 89.1% of patients at a mean follow-up of 17 months.
Why the study?
Does reoperation for recurrent angina after initial CABG improve symptoms with acceptable safety?
Population
93 patients with severe recurrent angina after initial CABG, mean age 55.5 years, 84 males and 9 females.
Comparison
Reoperation for recurrent angina. vs Initial coronary artery bypass surgery.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 17 months
Authors
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Reoperation may be considered for selected patients with recurrent post-CABG angina; leaves open need for RCTs on long-term durability and selection.
Cohort (n=93)
Does reoperation for recurrent angina after initial CABG improve symptoms with acceptable safety?
Absolute Event Rate: 1% vs 1.4%
Reoperation for recurrent angina after CABG can be performed with low early mortality and provides significant symptomatic improvement.
JANARDHAN et al. (1990) conducted a cohort in Recurrent angina after aortocoronary bypass surgery (n=93). Reoperation vs. Initial CABG was evaluated on Early mortality. Reoperation for recurrent angina after initial CABG was associated with 1% early mortality and provided symptomatic improvement in 89.1% of patients at a mean follow-up of 17 months.
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