Long-Term Mortality After PCI or CABG for Left Main Stem Disease: Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials Using Reconstructed Individual-Participant Survival Data - PubMed
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- Updated meta-analysis comparing PCI vs. CABG for left main stem disease using reconstructed individual-participant survival data.
- No significant difference in long-term mortality found between PCI and CABG groups.
- Mortality outcomes consistent across patient subgroups, including SYNTAX score and diabetes status.
- PCI associated with higher rates of repeat revascularization compared to CABG.
- Both PCI and CABG considered acceptable strategies for left main stem disease based on patient characteristics and preferences.