A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Yücel Kanal
, Kevser Gülcihan Balci
, Nezaket Merye Yaman
, Ídris Yakut
, Mustafa Bilal Ozbay
, [...]
Yücel Kanal
, Kevser Gülcihan Balci
, Nezaket Merye Yaman
, Ídris Yakut
, Mustafa Bilal Ozbay
, [...]
Abstract Background Patients with degenerated saphenous vein grafts (SVG) have a higher risk of developing no-reflow. The CHA2DS2-VASc score was established as a no-reflow predictor in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Objectives In our study, we aimed to assess the association between CHA2DS2-VASc score and no-reflow after the procedure and short-term mortality in patients with SVG who underwent elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods Our retrospective study comprised 118 patients who were divided into two groups according to the […]
Keywords: No-Reflow; Coronary Artery Disease; Saphenous Vein; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention