STOCKHOLM, Sweden—The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released new clinical practice guidelines offering a comprehensive look at coronary revascularization. The document, written in cooperation with the European Association of Thoracic Surgeons, was released at this week’s ESC Congress and simultaneously published online August 29, 2010, ahead of print in the European Heart Journal. New guidelines propose heart teams to ensure multidisciplinary approach to revascularization. PCI inches toward acceptance in stable patients with suitable anatomy. Risk scores valuable tools for practice.
