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** In which the coronary artery disease is severe (Left main coronary artery stenosis > 50%, proximal LAD stenosis > 50%, multi-vessel disease with impaired LV function)
** In which the coronary artery disease is severe (Left main coronary artery stenosis > 50%, proximal LAD stenosis > 50%, multi-vessel disease with impaired LV function)


The choice between PCI and <abbr>[[Coronary artery bypass graft surgery|CABG]]</abbr> for chronic coronary syndrome is difficult and individualised. The following features favour PCI over CABG:
Whether PCI or <abbr>[[Coronary artery bypass graft surgery|CABG]]</abbr> is best for the patient with chronic coronary syndrome is a difficult decision based on many factors. The following features favour PCI over CABG:


* Severe co-morbidities
* Severe co-morbidities