The ISCHEMIA trial revisited: setting the record straight on the benefits of coronary bypass surgery and the misinterpretation of a landmark trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
; 64(5)2023 11 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The ISCHEMIA trial is a landmark study that has been the subject of heated debate within the cardiovascular community. In this analysis of the ISCHEMIA trial, we aim to set the record straight on the benefits of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and the misinterpretation of this landmark trial. We sought to clarify and reorient this misinterpretation.METHODS:
We herein analyse the ISCHEMIA trial in detail and describe how its misinterpretation has led to an erroneous guideline recommendation downgrading for prognosis-altering surgical therapy in these at-risk patients.RESULTS:
The interim ISCHEMIA trial findings align with previous evidence where CABG reduces the long-term risks of myocardial infarction and mortality in advanced coronary artery disease. The trial outcomes of a significantly lower rate of cardiovascular mortality and a higher rate of non-cardiovascular mortality with the invasive strategy are explained according to landmark evidence.CONCLUSIONS:
The ISCHEMIA trial findings are aligned with previous evidence and should not be used to downgrade recommendations in recent guidelines for the indisputable benefits of CABG.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doença da Artéria Coronariana
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Intervenção Coronária Percutânea
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Infarto do Miocárdio
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
Assunto da revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil