Why the study?
Does aortocoronary venous graft bypass surgery improve symptoms and survival in patients with severe coronary heart disease?
Population
67 patients with severe coronary heart disease undergoing aortocoronary venous graft bypass surgery for…
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Mortality in this case report precludes practice change; leaves open whether bypass improves survival in refractory angina.
Does aortocoronary venous graft bypass surgery improve symptoms and survival in patients with severe coronary heart disease?
Aortocoronary venous graft bypass surgery provides significant symptom relief and improved left ventricular function in survivors, with lower mortality observed in patients with favorable baseline myocardial function.
Ross et al. (1972) studied this question.
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