REvascularization CHoices Among Under-Represented Groups Evaluation: The RECHARGE Trial - Minorities

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patient must identify as a minority

2. Patient is at least 18 years old.

3. Multivessel or left main CAD is present for which revascularization is intended andfor which there is equipoise between CABG and PCI according to local Heart Teamassessment.

4. Ability to provide written informed consent and comply with all follow-upprocedures, including QOL questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. ST-segment elevation MI within 3 days

2. Cardiogenic shock

3. Prior PCI within 1 year or any prior CABG anytime

4. Planned hybrid revascularization (PCI after CABG or CABG after PCI)

5. Planned single vessel revascularization (other than isolated left main disease)

6. Need for any cardiac surgical or interventional procedure other than coronaryrevascularization at the present time or anticipated within 3 years

7. Pregnancy (women of child-bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy testwithin 1 week before randomization) or intent to become pregnant within 1 year afterrandomization Unable to tolerate, obtain or comply with dual antiplatelet therapyfor at least 3 months if presentation with stable CAD or 6 months if presentationwith a troponin-positive acute coronary syndrome Current participation in anotherinvestigational drug or device study that has not reached its primary endpointLife-expectancy less than 3 years due to concomitant non-cardiac conditions Anycondition(s) are present that are likely to interfere with the study protocolprocedures including medication adherence and follow-up through 10 years (e.g.mental disability, substance abuse, anticipated international relocation, etc.)