Is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting a viable option in patients with low ejection fraction?
CABG remains a viable option for selected patients with low ejection fraction, as outcomes are improving compared to historical data despite higher baseline risk.
Patients with low EF are sicker at baseline and have >4 times higher mortality than patients with high EF. However, outcomes are improving over time and are superior to historical data. Therefore, CABG remains a viable option in selected patients with low EF.
Topkara et al. (2005) studied this question.