Myocardial revascularization: surgery or stenting?

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2007 Jun;15(3):264-9. doi: 10.1177/021849230701500322.

Abstract

There is current debate regarding the relative merits and roles of surgical revascularization and percutaneous revascularization for patients with obstructive coronary artery disease. This article reviews the current literature relating to this subject.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / instrumentation*
  • Cardiovascular Agents / administration & dosage
  • Coronary Artery Bypass* / adverse effects
  • Coronary Artery Disease / surgery
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
  • Drug-Eluting Stents
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Metals
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Cardiovascular Agents
  • Metals
  • Paclitaxel