Decreased Stroke When Avoiding Aortic Manipulation – An Updated Meta-Analysis

Introduction: Neurological injury is a devastating complication of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and is its ‘Achilles Heel’ when compared to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The mechanisms of stroke after CABG are multifactorial but includes embolisation of calcified atherosclerotic plaque from the ascending aorta.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - May 23, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: J.J.B. Edelman, T.D. Yan, M.K. Wilson, P.G. Bannon, M.P. Vallely Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research