Myocardial revascularization. Coronary angioplasty and bypass surgery indications.
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) have been performed increasingly over the last 20 and 10 years, respectively. The growth in PTCA is both complementary and threatening to CABG. The controversy between cardiologists and cardiac surgeons over the role of each procedure will no doubt continue as new devices are developed for coronary interventions. This article reviews the controversy and provides information to internists so that they will be fully prepared to advise patients about their treatment options.
Hollman
J L
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Department of Cardiology, Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization