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Current options for treatment of chronic coronary artery disease.

TitleCurrent options for treatment of chronic coronary artery disease.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsPrapas, S. N., Tsakiridis K., Zarogoulidis P., Katsikogiannis N., Tsiouda T., Sakkas A., & Zarogoulidis K.
JournalJ Thorac Dis
Volume6 Suppl 1
PaginationS2-6
Date Published2014 Mar
ISSN2072-1439
Abstract

The primary issues must be discussed regarding the decision making of treating a patient with chronic coronary artery disease (CAD), are the appropriateness of revascularization and the method which will be applied. The criteria will be the symptoms, the evidence of ischemia and the anatomical complexity of the coronary bed. Main indications are persistence of symptoms, despite oral medical treatment and the prognosis of any intervention. The prognosis is based on left ventricular function, on the number of coronary arteries with significant stenosis and the ischemic burden. For patients with symptoms and no evidence of ischemia, there is no benefit from revascularization. If ischemia is proven, revascularization is beneficial. If revascularization is decided, the next important issue must be taken under consideration is the choice of the appropriate method to be applied, surgical or interventional approach. Current treatment options will be presented.

DOI10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2013.10.25
Alternate JournalJ Thorac Dis
PubMed ID24672695
PubMed Central IDPMC3966156

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