Why the study?
Coronary bypass graft patency and repeat revascularization rates needed assessment six months after CABG.
What are the patency rates of different coronary bypass grafts (LITA, RITA, SVG) at 6 months follow-up?
Population
145 consecutive patients undergoing isolated CABG
Comparison
Stress test-guided imaging with coronary CTA if negative vs ICA if positive
Design
Prospective cohort study
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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6-month patency favors arterial over SVG grafts in this cohort; leaves open optimal conduit selection for non-LAD targets.
What are the patency rates of different coronary bypass grafts (LITA, RITA, SVG) at 6 months follow-up?
At 6 months post-CABG, arterial grafts (LITA, RITA) demonstrate superior patency compared to saphenous vein grafts, reinforcing the preference for arterial revascularization.
Abdelkader et al. (2021) studied this question.
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