what are the Recommendations for Management of CAD in Patients Undergoing
Valve Surgery
Referenced studies that support the recommendations are
summarized in Online Data Supplement 45.?
In patients with symptoms of angina, objective evidence of ischemia, decreased LV systolic function, history of CAD, or coronary risk factors (including men >40 years of age and postmenopausal women), invasive coronary angiography is indicated before valve intervention.