Search / Trial NCT00000462

Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation (BARI)

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 06, 2024

Completed

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ClinConnect Summary

BACKGROUND:

The management of patients with symptomatic coronary heart disease has evolved considerably in the past twenty years with the application of invasive techniques in an ever increasing proportion of patients.

With refinements in CABG surgery over the past twenty years, operative myocardial revascularization is feasible in most patients with myocardial ischemia. Several multicenter, randomized trials have been reported, comparing medical with surgical management in patients with coronary artery disease. Based on the three largest trials and an extensive observational literature, ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Multivessel coronary artery disease requiring revascularization and suitable for either PTCA or CABG.

Trial Officials

Katherine Detre

University of Pittsburgh

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

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Not reported

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