Publications by authors named "Eytan Abergel"
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The SYNTAX trial demonstrated the SYNTAX score (SS) as a key tool for developing personalized revascularization strategies for patients with complex coronary disease, while the newer Clinical SYNTAX score (CSS) incorporates additional patient health factors for better prognosis assessment.
- This study, part of the MULTICAD registry in Israel, followed 585 patients over five years, analyzing their outcomes based on SS, CSS, and the type of revascularization they received (PCI or CABG).
- Findings indicated that patients with a CSS of 27 or higher had a lower survival rate, particularly those undergoing PCI, which showed a significantly higher 5-year mortality rate (32.2%) compared to those
