Conclusions:
Despite of more challenging on LVD patients’ management, the immediately outcomes post operation, and the long-term outcomes are similar between groups are similar, indicating that the OPCAB is as safe and effective as conventional CABG in all patients, regardless of LVEF. Recognition of the safety of OPCAB in impaired LVEF patients can support the development of comprehensive choices for LVD patients’ cardiac surgeries. More longitudinal studies are needed to assess the safety of OPCAB in real-world setting and to tailor interventions for LVD patients accordingly.
Funding: None.
Conflict of interest: none declared.