What are the long-term safety and efficacy outcomes of stenting versus coronary artery bypass grafting for unprotected left main coronary artery disease?
A study from the MAIN-COMPARE registry found that stenting and coronary artery bypass grafting had similar long-term safety and efficacy outcomes for unprotected left main coronary artery disease. Specifically, the study found that at five years, the rate of major adverse cardiovascular events was similar between the two groups (7.2% for stenting and 7.8% for surgery). Additionally, the rate of death from any cause was also similar between the two groups (3.4% for stenting and 3.3% for surgery). These findings suggest that stenting and coronary artery bypass grafting are both viable treatment options for unprotected left main coronary artery disease.