Evaluation of routine coronary angiography prior to pulmonary thromboendarterectomy.

CONCLUSIONS: In patients <50 years of age with CTEPH, the prevalence of significant CAD was low. Omitting preoperative coronary angiography in this subset of patients is reasonable when no coronary risk factors are present. Preoperative coronary angiography is warranted in individuals ≥50 years, as well as in those <50 years with significant risk factors for CAD.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 3, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pandey AK, Lee NS, Marsal J, Knowlton KU, McDivit AM, Blanchard DG, Pretorius V, Madani MM, Fedullo PF, Kerr KM, Kim NH, Fernandes TM, Poch DS, Auger WR, Daniels LB Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research