Why the study?
Does bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) grafting reduce all-cause death compared to single internal thoracic artery (SITA) grafting in patients undergoing myocardial revascularization?
Population
Patients undergoing myocardial revascularization
Comparison
Bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) grafting vs Single internal thoracic artery graft to the…
Design
Editorial
Follow-up
10 years
Authors
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Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting is associated with improved long-term survival and higher graft patency compared to single internal thoracic artery and saphenous vein grafts.
Does bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) grafting reduce all-cause death compared to single internal thoracic artery (SITA) grafting in patients undergoing myocardial revascularization?
Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting is associated with improved long-term survival and higher graft patency compared to single internal thoracic artery and saphenous vein grafts.
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