Comparison of Late Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Survival Effects of Radial Artery Versus Saphenous Vein Grafting in Male and Female Patients

Late survival results suggest that male and female CABG patients benefit appreciably from use of RA as a second arterial conduit in combination with ITA. Yet, the late survival advantage derived from RA use was relatively less for women. This sex variance in benefit likely reflects differences in risk profiles of male and female CABG patients.