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Observational studyJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2025

Predictors of secondary revascularization after coronary artery bypass graft surgery and role of dual antiplatelet therapy.

Iftikhar Ali Ch, Khurram Nasir, Azhar Chaudhry, Pei-Tzu Wu, Muhammad Siddique, Raja Ullah, Mashal Tahirkheli, Abdul Qadar, Hunter Weitzel, Rahat Jamal and 1 more

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Iftikhar Ali ChSouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA. babar_175@hotmail.com.
Khurram NasirDivision of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Department of Cardiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Azhar ChaudhrySouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA.
Pei-Tzu WuSouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA.
Muhammad SiddiqueSouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA.
Raja UllahSouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA.
Mashal TahirkheliSouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA.
Abdul QadarSouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA.
Hunter WeitzelSouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA.
Rahat JamalSouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA.
Naeem TahirkheliSouth Oklahoma Heart Research, 5200 E Interstate 240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundDespite advancements in surgical techniques, interventional procedures, novel pharmacotherapies, and other contemporary treatments, patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) remain at risk for graft failure and progression of native vessel disease progression. Consequently, secondary revascularization is often required.

methodsThis is a retrospective observational study evaluating the incidence, trends, and predictors of revascularization after CABG surgery.

resultsOf 2,476 patients followed in this post-CABG study, 1458 patients received dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) compared to 1005 patients received aspirin monotherapy (AMT). The overall incidence of revascularization was significantly higher in the DAPT group (14.54%, 212 out of 1458) compared to the AMT group (7.07%, 71 out of 1005), with an odds ratio (OR) of 2.24 (95% CI: 1.69-2.97, p < 0.001). 770 patients who received DAPT for six months or more after surgery were compared in sub-analysis and were noted to have significantly higher incidence of revascularization compared to AMT (22.08% vs. 6.96%; OR = 3.157, 95% CI: 2.734-4.940; p < 0.001). The binary regression model revealed that younger patients ( hazard ratio (HR) = 0.964, 95% CI: 0.95-0.97; p < 0.001), diabetics (HR = 1.50, 95% CI: 1.12-2.00, p = 0.007), patients who had fewer internal mammary artery grafts (HR = 0.54, 95% CI: 0.36-0.81, p = 0.003), and patients receiving DAPT of any duration after CABG (HR = 3.47, 95% CI: 2.55-4.72, p < 0.001) were more likely to receive revascularization after CABG. The model, comprising these four predictors, was able to explain 12.8% of the variance in post-CABG revascularization (Nagelkerke R² = 0.128; p < 0.001). The survival rates were 96.5% for the DAPT group and 92.0% for AMT (odds ratio (OR) = 0.421, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 0.269-0.658; p < 0.001).

conclusionDiabetes mellitus, younger age, fewer Internal mammary artery grafts, and the use of DAPT after CABG were strong predictors of the need for secondary revascularization.

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Coronary Artery BypassCoronary Artery DiseaseDual Anti-Platelet TherapyPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsAgedAspirinFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsAspirinPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsCoronary artery bypass graftDual Anti-platelet therapyMortalitySecondary revascularization

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PMCPMC12001649

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