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. 2019 May;112(5):649–705. doi: 10.5935/abc.20190086
Indication for revascularization in elderly patients refractory to clinical treatment
PCI – Patients with angina Grade of recommendation Level of evidence
PCI feasible and easily applied I C
Low SYNTAX score I B
High SYNTAX score IIb B
Surgery – Patients com angina Grade of recommendation Level of evidence
Multivascular, with low surgical risk I B
Low SYNTAX score and moderate to high surgical risk IIb B

PCI: percutaneous intervention; SYNTAX: Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery.