Key points
Need for a universal definition of complete coronary revascularization.
Complete functional revascularization increases long-term survival in this series.
Abbreviations: CABG, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting; CPB, cardiopulmonary bypass; CR, complete revascularization; DM, Diabetes Mellitus; IQR, interquartile range; LVEF, left ventricle ejection fraction; MACCE, major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event; NYHA, New York Heart Association; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention; RNEC, National Registry for Clinical Studies; SD, standard deviation