Incidence, Topography, Predictors and Long-Term Survival After Stroke in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Most strokes after CABG occurred early after surgery. This complication is associated with an increased hospital mortality and morbidity and reduced long-term survival. The infarction type had no impact on early and late outcome. Preoperative computed tomography scan seems warranted in patients at risk and without any previous history of stroke.