The Dilemma of Complete Coronary Revascularization

Abstract

The CR is achieved more commonly with coronary artery by-pass (CABG) than with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). In this regard, the possibility of achieving CR is one of variable that should be factored when deciding the optimal strategy of revascularization between PCI and CABG in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. However clinical features, such as patient’s age, life expectancy, symptoms at presentation, comorbidities and left ventricular function may increase the morbidity or mortality risk of CABG intervention and a “reasonable” incomplete revascularization (IR) achieved with PCI may be a better choice in particular clinical subset.