title: Percutaneous coronary interventions: guidelines, short- and long-term results, and comparison with coronary artery bypass grafting.
abstract: An ever-growing number of patients are being referred for coronary revascularization in an attempt to reduce morbidity or to reduce mortality. Multiple randomized trials comparing percutaneous and surgical coronary revascularization have been performed. The decision to proceed with percutaneous or surgical revascularization should be based ona thorough understanding of the short- and long-term risks and benefits of each procedure in conjunction with the individual patient's coronary arterial anatomy and clinical risk profile.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Division, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-9030, USA.
authors.forename: Joaquin E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Cigarroa
authors.forename: L David
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Hillis
mesh_terms: D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000209:etiology; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome