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Does bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafting improve long-term survival and reduce the need for repeat revascularization compared to single internal mammary artery (SIMA) grafting in patients undergoing CABG?
Does bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafting improve long-term survival and reduce the need for repeat revascularization compared to single internal mammary artery (SIMA) grafting in patients undergoing CABG?
The text highlights the ongoing debate regarding the long-term benefits of bilateral versus single internal mammary artery grafting during CABG, particularly concerning the need for repeat revascularization.
Numerous retrospective studies have previously shown that patients receiving bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) when undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have a better long-term survival than patients receiving single internal mammary artery (SIMA) (1-3). However, much less data is available with respect to the need for repeat revascularization in these groups.
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