Myocardial Revascularization
Authors: DAVID H. SPODICK
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1971)

Letters and Comments1 April 1971Myocardial RevascularizationDAVID H. SPODICK, M.D.DAVID H. SPODICK, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-74-4-643 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTo the editor: In their paper, "Evaluation of Myocardial Revascularization with Arterial Implants (ANNALS, December 1970), Bloomer and colleagues correctly cite "The serious need for objective data to document the response of the Vineberg operation." Their report makes clear that "objective," as used here, refers to graphic methods of evaluation. It is unfortunate that these well-executed studies by superb physicians have somehow neglected the approach that would have added more meaning to the term "objective," that is, a controlled study with randomization of patients into operated and nonoperated groups.In the absence of an appropriately designed controlled study we cannot...References1. BLOOMER W, ELLESTAD M, and BELAND A: Evaluation of myocardial revascularization with arterial implants. Ann Intern Med 73:913-919, 1970 LinkGoogle Scholar2. BRUCE R and HORNSTEN T: Exercise stress testing in evaluation of patients with ischemic heart disease. Progr Cardiovasc Dis 51:371-390, 1969 CrossrefGoogle Scholar3. MURRAY J, KASSER I, and ROWELL L: Aortic pressure and oxygen transport responses to upright exercise in angina pectoris. Circulation 38 (suppl):145, 1968 Google Scholar4. KASSEBAUM D, JUDKINS M, and GRISWOLD H: Stress electrocardiography in the evaluation of surgical revascularization of the heart. Circulation 40:297-313, 1969 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. MURRAY J, HAMILTON G, and RICKETTS H: Left ventricular function following internal mammary implantation. Amer J Cardiol 26:651, 1971 CrossrefGoogle Scholar6. GREENBERG B, MCCALLISTER B, and FRYE R: Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase and electrocardiographic changes after myocardial revascularization procedures in patients with coronary artery disease. Amer J Cardiol 26:135-142, 1970 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar7. MURRAY J, HAMILTON G, and KENNEDY J: Disparities between coronary angiography, resting left ventricular function and maximal exercise performance in ischemic heart disease patients. Unpublished data Google Scholar1. Exercise in the prevention, evaluation and treatment of heart disease. J South Carolina Med Ass 65 (suppl 1), December 1969 Google Scholar1. KEMP G, ELLESTAD M, and BELAND A: The maximal treadmill stress test for the evaluation of medical and surgical treatment of coronary insufficiency. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 57:708-713, 1969 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar2. DIETHRICH E, LIDDICOAT J, and KINARD S: An analysis of operated and nonoperated patients with documented coronary arterial disease. Ibid., pp. 115-125 Google Scholar3. ELLESTAD M, ALLEN W, and WAN M: Maximal treadmill stress testing for cardiovascular evaluation. Circulation 39:517-522, 1969 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: DAVID H. SPODICK, M.D.Affiliations: Cardiology Division Tufts University School of Medicine Boston, Mass. 02130 PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byMedical Perspectives in Coronary Artery Surgery—A CaveatW. BRUCE DUNKMAN, M.D., JOSEPH K. PERLOFF, M.D., F.A.C.P., JOHN A. KASTOR, M.D., F.A.C.P., JAMES C. SHELBURNE, M.D., F.A.C.P. 1 April 1971Volume 74, Issue 4Page: 643-645KeywordsRevascularization ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 April 1971 PDF downloadLoading ...