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  • The SYNTAX score II 2020 (SSII-2020) is a validated tool for predicting outcomes after revascularization.
  • It assesses risks for death and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACE) following PCI and CABG in patients with 3-vessel disease (3VD) and/or left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the SSII-2020's effectiveness in determining the optimal revascularization strategy (PCI vs. CABG) in a real-world, non-randomized setting.
  • To assess the score's ability to predict long-term mortality and MACE in a large patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 7,362 patients with 3VD and/or LMCAD from a Japanese PCI/CABG registry.
  • Assessment of 5-year mortality and MACE using the SSII-2020.
  • Statistical evaluation included Harrell's C statistic for discrimination and calibration plots for agreement between predicted and observed outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The SSII-2020 demonstrated good predictive accuracy for 5-year mortality post-PCI and CABG (C-index = 0.72).
  • Patients stratified by predicted mortality risk showed no significant difference in observed mortality between PCI and CABG for lower risk (<4.5%), but CABG was superior for higher risk (≥4.5%).
  • The SSII-2020's accuracy in recommending treatment for MACE was insufficient.

Conclusions:

  • The SSII-2020 shows potential as a decision-making tool for revascularization strategies in patients with 3VD and/or LMCAD, particularly for predicting mortality.
  • Further refinement may be needed for its application in guiding treatment decisions for MACE.