Types of revascularization in high-risk CAD,”Note they do not reduce the incidence of MI but will improve symptoms. 1. PCI (angioplasty): balloon and stenting. Best if used in proximal lesions. Restenosis is a significant problem within first 6mo. 2. CABG: used in three vessel disease with >70% stenosis in each vessel, left main coronary disease with >50% stenosis
and left ventricular dysfunction”