Mis-estimation of coronary lesions and rectification by SYNTAX score feedback for coronary revascularization appropriateness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Imprecise interpretation of coronary angiograms was reported and resulted in inappropriate revascularization. Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score is a comprehensive system to evaluate the complexity of the overall lesions. We hypothesized that a real-time SYNTAX score feedback from image analysts may rectify the mis-estimation and improve revascularization appropriateness in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).

Methods

In this single-center, historical control study, patients with stable CAD with coronary lesion stenosis ≥50% were consecutively recruited. During the control period, SYNTAX scores were calculated by treating cardiologists. During the intervention period, SYNTAX scores were c

SUBMITTER: Lin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7289299 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature