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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: What is the Clinical Decision Framework Amid COVID 19 Era
  • federico benetti
federico benetti

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Abstract

It is known that LIMA-to-LAD is the major determinant of the patient’s prognosis and long term survival for a large percentage of the population with coronary artery disease Off pump, minimally invasive LIMA-to-LAD provides excellent long-term results ). As Awad et al state, this pandemic has disrupted and challenged delivery of health care services worldwide ). LIMA-to-LAD can be performed with minimal resources in an isolated area from COVID-19 facilities within the hospital.Hybrid treatment of coronary heart disease is another option for patients under these circumstances . Surgeons must take the lead and play an active role in the decision process. . As the authors conclude, given fluidity of the current situation, there is need for new processes and clinical decision – making that will allow patients to receive appropriate treatment,
20 Jun 2020Submitted to Journal of Cardiac Surgery
24 Jun 2020Assigned to Editor
24 Jun 2020Submission Checks Completed
24 Jun 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
24 Jun 2020Editorial Decision: Accept