NYMC Faculty Publications
Surgical Revascularization in Older Adults with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Journal Title
Heart Failure Clinics
First Page
571
Last Page
580
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2017
Department
Medicine
Abstract
With the totality of data supporting coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) for mortality benefit, symptomatic angina, and quality of life improvement, CABG should be a class I indication for patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and severe left ventricular dysfunction. As the population ages and more patients are referred for CABG, a careful risk-benefit assessment should be an important part of the consideration regarding revascularization strategies. A heart team approach is critical to arrive at the best decision for each patient. Age, alone, should not be a contraindication because there are data to support a reduction in cardiovascular mortality with CABG in older patients.
Recommended Citation
Khera, S., & Panza, J. A. (2017). Surgical Revascularization in Older Adults with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy. Heart Failure Clinics, 13 (3), 571-580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hfc.2017.02.010
Publisher's Statement
Originally published in Heart Failure Clinics. The original material can be found here.
