Results and Predictors of Early and Late Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Severely Depressed Left Ventricular Function

Excellent results after CABG can be expected in patients with EF of 0.30 or less, with minimal increase in mortality and acceptable postoperative morbidity. Long-term survival remains limited, but recent results are substantially better than historical reports. Careful preoperative patient selection and perioperative management are essential in these patients undergoing CABG.