Patient perspectives on left main stem revascularization strategies, the OPINION-2 study.

CONCLUSIONS: Overall, patients who are informed about risk and benefits of each treatment modality clearly favor PCI over CABG and particularly value lower short-term morbidity while being aware of higher risk of repeat revascularization. Lower educational level was associated with a higher prevalence of psychosomatic phenotypes and a 14% preference for CABG. Educational and psychosocial background matter in the revascularization strategy decision-making process.
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Source: Journal of Cardiology - October 8, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nuis RJ, Jadoon A, van Dalen BM, Dulfer K, Snelder SM, Yazdi MT, Masdjedi K, den Dekker WK, Diletti R, Wilschut J, Daemen J, Lenzen MJ, Zijlstra F, Smits PC, Van Mieghem NM Tags: J Cardiol Source Type: research