Long-Term Survival Advantage of Total Arterial Revascularization in Elderly Patients Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the evidence of clinical benefit, total arterial revascularization (TAR) remains underutilized in elderly patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting due to concerns about perceived surgical complexity and limited life expectancy.

Objectives

The objective of the study was to evaluate long-term survival of TAR vs conventional non-TAR grafting strategies in elderly (≥70 years) and younger (<70 years) patients using a binational cardiac surgery registry.

Methods

The study included patients who underwent primary isolated coronary artery bypass grafting with at least 2 grafts between 2001 and 2020. The endpoint was long-term all-cause mortality. Patients were stratified into 2 age groups, <70 years and ≥70 years. Within each cohort, survival outc

SUBMITTER: Ren J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12805177 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature