What were the cost-effectiveness results of the AWESOME study?
The AWESOME study found that after 3 years, the average total cost was $63 896 for PCI and $84 364 for CABG, a difference of $20 468. After 5 years, the average total cost was $81 790 for PCI and $100 522 for CABG, a difference of $18 732. The authors concluded that PCI was less costly and at least as effective for urgent revascularization in high-risk patients with medically refractory angina.