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Topic:  Myocardial Revascularization in Patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Speaker:

David Zhao, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Herry S. Miller professor in Cardiovascular Medicine

Professor & Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine

Vice Dean, Cardiovascular Programs and Translational Center of Excellence

Clinical Leader, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Heart and Vascular Service Line

 

Moderator:

Jeffrey Ziffra, DO

Cardiologist, Advocate Heart Institute

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

Advocate Medical Group

Downers Grove, IL

 

Course Overview:  This presentation reviews evidence and discusses management strategies for myocardial revascularization in patients with severe ischemic cardiomyopathy, comparing CABG, PCI, and guideline‑directed medical therapy.

 

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the activity, the learner should be able to:

  • Evaluate evidence for revascularization strategies in ischemic cardiomyopathy, including CABG, PCI, and guideline‑directed medical therapy, with emphasis on survival and quality‑of‑life outcomes from major trials and registries.
  • Assess the clinical role of myocardial viability and ischemia testing in patients with severe LV dysfunction, understanding their strengths, limitations, and lack of consistent interaction with long‑term mortality benefit.
  • Apply a patient‑centered, heart‑team–based revascularization algorithm to individualize treatment decisions, balancing anatomic complexity, surgical risk, symptoms, and patient preferences.
Session date: 
06/10/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am CDT
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