Bayesian Reanalysis of Revascularization Strategies for Left Main Disease: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting vs Percutaneous Intervention.

Ann Thorac SurgMay 26, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Zhenyu Li, Johan Larson, Dominique Vervoort et al.

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This meta-analysis reexamines revascularization strategies for left main disease, comparing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The study found that CABG has over an 80% probability of being associated with lower all-cause mortality. Bayesian analysis indicated a hazard ratio of 1.1 for CABG under a minimally informative prior.

Key findings

  • CABG showed over 80% probability of lower all-cause mortality compared to PCI.
  • Under a downweighted historical prior, CABG had a hazard ratio of 1.40 for mortality.
  • CABG was associated with reduced rates of myocardial infarction and repeated revascularization.
  • PCI was associated with a lower risk of stroke, with a hazard ratio of 0.83.

Why it matters

Understanding the comparative effectiveness of CABG versus PCI for left main disease is crucial for guiding treatment decisions, particularly regarding long-term outcomes like mortality and myocardial infarction.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42203135

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