Why the study?
What are the clinical outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting in young Asian patients (<45 years)?
Population
66 patients under the age of 45 years undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, mean age 40.8 years, 89%…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 to 54 months
Authors
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Supports CABG safety in young Asian patients; leaves open need for prospective validation of long-term outcomes.
What are the clinical outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting in young Asian patients (<45 years)?
Coronary artery bypass grafting in young Asian patients (<45 years) is associated with low operative risk and minimal morbidity, despite a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.
Sim et al. (1992) studied this question.
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