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ACC: CABG beats PCI for long-term survival in older adults
Grafting the more effective revascularization strategy in older adults with multivessel disease.
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CABG, PCI outcomes similar in diabetes patients
FREEDOM trial substudy looks at functional status after revascularization for multi-vessel disease.
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Cardiac surgery NP program may reduce readmission rates
A new study suggests that a transitional care program involving cardiac surgery NPs reduces readmission for discharged coronary artery bypass graft patients.
Consultations
Aspirin and clopidogrel after coronary bypass surgery
What are the current evidence-based recommendations for aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix) use following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (both on- and off-pump procedures)?
Advisor Forum
CLOPIDOGREL vs. ASPIRIN
Which patients should be on a regimen of aspirin or clopidogrel (Plavix)? What role does warfarin (Coumadin) play in those requiring anticoagulation therapy?—Jill Schmidt, PA-C, Belmont, Mich. Aspirin has an established role in preventing thrombotic events in cardiovascular disease. Patients with a history of MI, stroke, prosthetic valve (nonmechanical), CAD, atrial fibrillation (AF), coronary-artery stenting,…
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DID THIS CABG PATIENT NEED ASPIRIN?
After undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a patient was sent home on clopidogrel (Plavix) but not aspirin. When he presented to the emergency department with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), he was not given aspirin at that time either, the emergency staff claiming that since he was on clopidogrel, he did not need aspirin. Is…
Features
Coronary artery disease: primary prevention measures
Primary prevention efforts such as exercise, weight control, cessation of smoking, and alcohol intake can greatly affect the development of CAD.
Cardiovascular Disease Information Center
Women Still at Higher Risk for Adverse Outcomes After CABG
No significant change seen in attributable risk of female sex for operative mortality, composite of operative mortality and morbidity from 2011 to 2020.
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Pay-for-performance model does not improve mortality
A Medicare demonstration program incorporating a pay-for-performance model did not improve 30-day or six year hospital mortality.
Cardiovascular Disease Information Center
Botox Injections Explored to Cut Postop Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery
Findings of early trials based on epicardial fat pad injections during cardiac surgery.
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