Effect of arterial revascularisation on survival: a systematic review of studies comparing bilateral and single internal mammary arteries.

BACKGROUND: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the commonest major operation in most developed countries. A single internal mammary artery (IMA) graft has proven survival benefits, but the additional survival advantage of a second graft is unknown. We systematically reviewed published studies...

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Main Authors: Taggart, D, D'Amico, R, Altman, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001