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Meta-analysis of three randomized controlled trials comparing coronary artery bypass grafting with percutaneous coronary intervention using drug-eluting stenting in patients with diabetes
CONCLUSIONS In patients with diabetes, PCI was associated with no difference in death and MI at 1 year. However, at 5 years, PCI was associated with a higher incidence of death and MI. PCI was associated with a higher incidence of RRV but a lower incidence of stroke.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - November 22, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fanari, Z., Weiss, S. A., Zhang, W., Sonnad, S. S., Weintraub, W. S. Tags: Molecular biology Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

264 * results of total arterial versus conventional versus hybrid myocardial revascularisation: a propensity match analysis of long-term follow-up
Conclusion: Total arterial revascularisation provides improved outcomes at mid-term follow-up compared with conventional or hybrid revascularisation. The latter technique is particularly associated with a significantly higher incidence of late myocardial infarction and repeat revascularisation.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Muneretto, C., Repossini, A., Di Bacco, L., Bisleri, G. Tags: Developments in coronary artery bypass graft Source Type: research

337 * direct aortic implantation of a self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve leads to favourable outcomes
Conclusion: DA TAVI with the CoreValve System led to favourable early outcomes in patients with prohibitive iliofemoral access.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bruschi, G., Moat, N. Tags: Late Breakers I Source Type: research

135 * coronary artery bypass surgery without cardioplegia: early results in 8515 patients
Conclusion: Isolated CABG with CPB using non-cardioplegic methods proved highly secure, with low mortality and morbidity.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Antunes, P. E., Oliveira, J., Prieto, D., Coutinho, G. F., Correia, P., Branco, C. F., Antunes, M. J. Tags: Technical aspects of coronary bypass graft surgery Source Type: research

Comparing coronary artery bypass grafting with drug-eluting stenting in patients with diabetes mellitus and multivessel coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous coronary intervention with DES in patients with diabetes and multivessel CAD is safe, but has a high risk of long-term repeat revascularization. CABG should remain the standard procedure for diabetic patients with multivessel CAD.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - February 15, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Li, X., Kong, M., Jiang, D., Dong, A. Tags: Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

A multicentre Spanish study for multivariate prediction of perioperative in-hospital cerebrovascular accident after coronary bypass surgery: the PACK2 score
CONCLUSIONS PACK2 risk scale shows good predictive accuracy in the data analysed and could be useful in clinical practice for decision making and patient selection.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - July 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hornero, F., Martin, E., Rodriguez, R., Castella, M., Porras, C., Romero, B., Maroto, L., Perez De La Sota, E., on behalf of the Working Group on Arrhythmia Surgery and Cardiac Pacing of the Spanish Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (SECTCV) Tags: Adult Cardiac Source Type: research

Early and mid-term results of off-pump endarterectomy of the left anterior descending artery
CONCLUSIONS We conclude that off-pump endarterectomy of the LAD is a viable option for patients with diffuse LAD disease.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - February 11, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Takahashi, M., Gohil, S., Tong, B., Lento, P., Filsoufi, F., Reddy, R. C. Tags: Adult Cardiac Source Type: research