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SYNTAX Score Should Not Guide Revascularization Strategy in FREEDOM-Like Patients

For diabetic patients with multivessel coronary artery disease, CABG surgery should be the preferred revascularization over PCI regardless of the SYNTAX score, according to the results of a new study.
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FFR Plus Syntax Score Equals Better Risk Stratification in Multivessel Patients

Incorporating functional information from fractional flow reserve (FFR) assessment into standard angiographically based Syntax scoring improves prognostic value, increasing the proportion of patients ...
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PCI yields low event rates vs. CABG in patients with lower SYNTAX score

The 3-year results of the SYNTAX trial, according to data presented by Patrick W. Serruys, MD, PhD, suggested that percutaneous coronary intervention is a reasonable alternative to CABG for patients ...
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SYNTAX: CABG best for patients not qualified for stenting

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers concluded that while stenting continues to improve, CABG remains the treatment option for at least a ...