What are the long-term outcomes of coronary-artery bypass grafting versus stent implantation?
Hannan EL, Racz MJ, Walford G, et al. conducted a study to compare the long-term outcomes of coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) and stent implantation. The study found that CABG had a significantly better long-term survival rate than stent implantation. The study also found that CABG was associated with a lower risk of repeat revascularization procedures and a lower risk of major adverse cardiac events. The study concluded that CABG is a more effective treatment option than stent implantation for patients with multivessel coronary artery disease and high-risk features. 