Meta-analysis Comparing Multiple Arterial Grafts versus Single Arterial Graft for Coronary-Artery Bypass Grafting

Observational studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have shown conflicting outcomes for multiple arterial graft (MAG) coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) compared to single arterial grafts (SAGs). The predominant evidence supporting the use of MAGs is observational. The aim of this meta-analysis of RCTs is to compare outcomes following MAG and SAG. We searched multiple databases for RCTs comparing MAG versus SAG. The clinical outcomes studied were all-cause mortality, cardiac mortality, myocardial infarction (MI), revascularization, stroke, sternal wound complications, and major bleeding.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - June 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Khalid Changal, Saqib Masroor, Ahmed Elzanaty, Mitra Patel, Tanveer Mir, Shayan Khan, Salik Nazir, Ronak Soni, Carson Oostra, Sadik Khuder, Ehab Eltahawy Source Type: research