Updated Coronary Revascularization Guideline

New focus areas are multidisciplinary decision making, reduction of health disparities, and limitations of revascularization in managing coronary disease.

Sponsoring Organizations: American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)

Background and Objective

Because of evolving evidence regarding revascularization for obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), the ACC, AHA, and SCAI have updated 2011 and 2105 guidelines for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and a 2011 coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) guideline.

Key Recommendations

Clinical indications should be used — regardless of sex, race, or ethnicity — to guide treatment decisions in CAD and reduce disparities in treatment.
A multidisciplinary “Heart Team” approach should be utilized for CAD patients who might benefit from CABG or when the opti…

Reviewing Author

Stephen P. Vampola, MD

Updated Coronary Revascularization Guideline

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Background and Objective

Key Recommendations

Reviewing Author