Long-term outcome after coronary angioplasty: Good but not event free

P. N. Ruygrok, P. P.T. de Jaegere, R. T. van Domburg, M. J. van den Brand, P. W. Serruys, P. J. de Feyter

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Abstract

An analysis of the 10-year outcome for 856 consecutive patients who underwent coronary angioplasty is the subject of this report. Overall five- and 10-year survival rates were 90% and 78%, respectively. Five- and 10-year cardiac event free survival rates were 57% and 36%, respectively. Independent predictors of reduced 10-year survival were age 60 years or older, multiple vessel disease, impaired left ventricular function, and previous myocardial infarction. Angioplasty patients have a good prognosis for long-term survival but a high likelihood of further cardiac events.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)22-26
Number of pages5
JournalCardiology Review
Volume13
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

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