Rhythm Vasudeva, Harsh Mehta, Wan-Chi Chan, Monil Majmundar, Sri G Yarlagadda, Peter Downey, Emmanuel Daon, Greg Muehlebach, Matthew Danter, George Zorn, Mark Wiley, Peter Tadros, Eric Hockstad, Kamal Gupta
Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on dialysis have an increased burden of coronary artery disease (CAD). This study assessed the trend and outcomes for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) in patients with ESKD and stable CAD. We conducted a longitudinal study using the United States Renal Data System of patients with ESKD and stable CAD who underwent CABG from the years 2009 to 2017. The outcomes included in-hospital, long-term mortality, and repeat revascularization. The follow-up was until death, end of Medicare AB coverage, or December 31, 2018...
January 1, 2024: American Journal of Cardiology