Completeness of revascularisation in acute coronary syndrome patients with multivessel disease

EuroIntervention. 2021 Jun 25;17(3):193-201. doi: 10.4244/EIJ-D-20-00957.

Abstract

A significant proportion of patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) have multivessel disease (MVD). Despite the abundance of clinical trials in this area, several questions regarding the procedure of complete coronary revascularisation remain unanswered. This state-of-the-art review summarises the latest evidence on complete revascularisation (CR) in this subset of patients and critically appraises clinical decision making based on non-culprit lesion (NCL) assessment. Future areas of research are put into perspective.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome* / surgery
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Coronary Artery Disease* / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Artery Disease* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction*
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures