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