This viewpoint aims to acknowledge the role of the internal mammary artery in cardiac bypass procedures and its benefits.
Review of historical literature on internal mammary artery bypass.
Comparison of bypass techniques over the last forty years.
Analysis of clinical outcomes related to arterial grafting.
The internal mammary artery shows superior outcomes in bypass surgeries.
Significant reduction in complications associated with its use is noted.
The technique has remained a standard due to its long-term success.
Abstract
This Viewpoint recognizes the importance of the internal mammary artery to left anterior descending artery bypass on the fortieth anniversary of the publication showing its superiority.