Survival Benefits of Invasive Versus Conservative Strategies in Heart Failure in Patients With Reduced Ejection Fraction and Coronary Artery Disease: A Meta-Analysis [Original Articles]
Conclusions—
The present meta-analysis indicates that revascularization strategies are superior to medical treatment in improving survival in patients with ischemic heart disease and reduced ejection fraction. Between the 2 revascularization strategies, CABG seems more favorable compared with PCI in this particular clinical setting.
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Wolff, G., Dimitroulis, D., Andreotti, F., Kołodziejczak, M., Jung, C., Scicchitano, P., Devito, F., Zito, A., Occhipinti, M., Castiglioni, B., Calveri, G., Maisano, F., Ciccone, M. M., De Servi, S., Navarese, E. P. Tags: Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease, Heart Failure Original Articles Source Type: research
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