Factors related to the selection of surgical versus percutaneous revascularization in diabetic patients with multivessel coronary artery disease in the BARI 2D (Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation in Type 2 Diabetes) trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We evaluated demographic, clinical, and angiographic factors influencing the selection of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery versus percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in diabetic patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD) in the BARI 2D (Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation in Type 2 Diabetes) trial.

Background

Factors guiding selection of mode of revascularization for patients with diabetes mellitus and multivessel CAD are not clearly defined.

Methods

In the BARI 2D trial, the selected revascularization strategy, CABG or PCI, was based on physician discretion, declared independent of randomization to either immediate or deferred revascularization if clinically warranted. We analyzed factors favoring selection of CA

SUBMITTER: Kim LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3625397 | biostudies-literature | 2009 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature