Mechanical Surgery Eases the Burden of Metabolic Disease

Ischemic heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide.1 In many countries, the mortality from complications of coronary artery disease has continued to decline. Risk factor modification, medical management, percutaneous catheter intervention (PCI), and surgical revascularization can all appropriately be credited with increasing survival and improving quality of life in patients with ischemic heart disease.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research