| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2878366 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The OPCAB was associated with a significantly lower postoperative stroke rate compared with CCB even for older and higher risk patients. However, intraoperative OPCAB to CCB conversion was associated with the highest postoperative stroke rate.
Keywords
OPCABOSHPDNYHAPDDCVASTSCCBCLDMyocardial infarctionNew York Heart AssociationPeripheral arterial diseaseCerebrovascular diseaseChronic lung diseaseThe Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCoronary artery bypass graft surgeryCABGoff-pump coronary artery bypass surgeryCVDCerebrovascular accidentconfidence intervalPAD
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Authors
Zhongmin PhD, Timothy MD, FACC, Khung Keong MBBS, Joseph P. PhD, Richard MD, J. Nilas MD, Ezra A. MD,