Differential Event Rates and Independent Predictors of Long-Term Major Cardiovascular Events and Death in 5795 Patients With Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease Treated With Stents, Bypass Surgery, or Medication: Insights From a Large International Multicenter Registry [Coronary Artery Disease]

Conclusions— Among patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease, the key clinical predictors for MACCE and death were generally similar regardless of index treatment. This study provides effect estimates for clinically relevant predictors of long-term clinical outcomes in real-world left main coronary artery patients, providing possible guidance for tailored preventive strategies. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01341327.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kang, S. H., Ahn, J.-M., Lee, C. H., Lee, P. H., Kang, S.-J., Lee, S.-W., Kim, Y.-H., Lee, C. W., Park, S.-W., Park, D.-W., Park, S.-J. Tags: Clinical Studies, Cardiovascular Surgery, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Quality and Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research