The sternal wire code; Solving the problem of missing coronary artery bypass graft records during cardiac catheterization
Conclusions About 1 in 6 patients with previous CABG, who require emergency coronary angiography, undergo this procedure without graft-notes and would benefit from the sternal wire code which appears clinically acceptable and accurate.
Source: IJC Heart and Vasculature - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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