A meta-analysis of randomized trials for repeat revascularization following off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

ABSTRACT: To determine whether repeat revascularization rates are increased following off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), we performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of off-pump vs on-pump CABG. Databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched through March 2013 using web-based search engines (PubMed, OVID). Studies considered for inclusion met the following criteria: the design was a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial; the study population was patients undergoing CABG; patients were randomly assigned to off-pump vs on-pump CABG and outcomes included repeat revascularization rates at ≥1 year. Our exhaustive search identified 12 prospective randomized controlled trials of off-pump vs on-pump CABG. Pool

SUBMITTER: Takagi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3805204 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature