TCTMD

SYNTAX Score Should Not Guide Revascularization Strategy in FREEDOM-Like Patients

For diabetic patients with multivessel coronary artery disease, CABG surgery should be the preferred revascularization over PCI regardless of the SYNTAX score, according to the results of a new study.
Nature

Logistic Clinical SYNTAX score

The SYNTAX score is an anatomical-based tool that has quickly become established for long-term risk prediction after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Since publication of the SYNTAX trial, Dr ...
TCTMD

FFR Plus Syntax Score Equals Better Risk Stratification in Multivessel Patients

Incorporating functional information from fractional flow reserve (FFR) assessment into standard angiographically based Syntax scoring improves prognostic value, increasing the proportion of patients ...
Healio

Higher SYNTAX score may predict benefit from CABG vs. medical therapy

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . At 5 years, elevated rates of major CV events were found in patients with diabetes and stable ischemic heart ...