International heart journal
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Review Comparative Study
CABG versus PCI in the treatment of diabetic patients affected by coronary artery disease.
Surgical coronary revascularization and percutaneous coronary intervention were demonstrated to be effective treatments for coronary artery disease. However, the optimal revascularization strategy remains unclear in certain patient subsets. ⋯ The purpose of this study was to review the available literature based on randomized trials and observational studies in order to allow clinicians to make evidence-based decisions when treating diabetic patients with multivessel coronary disease. The current evidence suggests that CABG should remain the standard of care for this patient population.