Comparison of Intermediate-Term Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Drug-Eluting Stents for Patients ≥75 Years of Age

In conclusion, older patients experienced similar mortality and stroke/MI/mortality rates for CABG and PCI with DES, although repeat revascularization rates were higher for patients undergoing PCI with DES.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - December 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Edward L. Hannan, Ye Zhong, Peter B. Berger, Gary Walford, Jeptha P. Curtis, Chuntao Wu, Ferdinand J. Venditti, Robert S.D. Higgins, Craig R. Smith, Stephen J. Lahey, Spencer B. King Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research