Coronary Revascularization with Single Versus Bilateral Mammary Arteries: Is It Time to Change?

CONCLUSIONS: In a large regional experience BIMA is associated with no upfront risk of adverse events and improved long-term survival compared to SIMA. Our results indicate that BIMA conduits should be considered more frequently during CABG due to their demonstrated survival advantage.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 14, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: DeSimone JP, Malenka DJ, Weldner PW, Iribarne A, Leavitt BJ, McCullough JN, Quinn RD, Schmoker JD, Kramer RS, Baribeau Y, Klemperer JD, Sardella GL, Olmstead EM, Ross CS, DiScipio AW, Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research