Indications, algorithms, and outcomes for coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Issue 4 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yerokun, Babatunde A.; Williams, Judson B.; Gaca, Jeffrey; Smith, Peter K.; Roe, Matthew T.
• Is Part Of: Coronary artery disease. Volume 27:Issue 4(2016:Jun.)
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: acute coronary syndrome -- cardiac surgery -- cardiology -- perioperative care -- revascularization; Coronary heart disease -- Periodicals; Coronary Disease -- Indexes; Coronary Disease -- Periodicals; 616.123005
• DOI: 10.1097/MCA.0000000000000364
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-6928

Abstract

Abstract : For patients with a non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS), guideline recommendations and treatment pathways focus on revascularization for definitive treatment if the patient is an appropriate candidate. Despite the widespread use of revascularization for NSTE-ACS, most patients undergo a percutaneous coronary intervention, whereas a minority of patients undergo coronary artery bypass grafting. Focusing specifically on the USA, the contemporary utilization, preoperative and perioperative considerations, and outcomes of NSTE-ACS patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting have not been comprehensively reviewed.