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[The value of SYNTAX score in predicting outcome patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention]

Yue-chun Gao1, Xian-peng Yu, Ji-qiang He

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing , China.

Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi
|April 12, 2012
PubMed

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The SYNTAX score effectively predicts major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in patients with complex coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Both the standard and clinical SYNTAX scores showed predictive value, with no significant difference between them.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging & Diagnostics

Context:

  • Complex coronary artery disease (three-vessel or left-main) poses significant risks.
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common treatment strategy.
  • Accurate risk stratification is crucial for optimal patient management.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the predictive capability of the SYNTAX score for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE).
  • To compare the predictive performance of the standard SYNTAX score versus the clinical SYNTAX score.
  • To assess MACCE risk in patients with three-vessel or left-main coronary artery disease undergoing PCI.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of 190 patients undergoing PCI for complex coronary artery disease was performed.
  • Both SYNTAX score and clinical SYNTAX score were independently associated with MACCE.
  • MACCE rates increased significantly across tertiles of both SYNTAX and clinical SYNTAX scores, indicating their predictive value.

Impact:

  • The SYNTAX score serves as a valuable tool for predicting adverse outcomes in patients with complex coronary artery disease undergoing PCI.
  • Findings support the use of the SYNTAX score in clinical decision-making for PCI procedures.
  • The study highlights the importance of pre-procedural risk assessment using anatomical complexity scores.
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