| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652531 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Bilateral internal mammary artery grafting in elderly patients seems to be associated with a worse early outcome compared with SIMA grafting, particularly in patients undergoing urgent operation. Until more conclusive results are gathered, BIMA grafting should be reserved only for elderly patients with stable coronary artery disease, without significant baseline comorbidities and with long life expectancy.
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Authors
Antonino S. MD, PhD, Giuseppe MD, Daniel MD, Tuomas MS, Marisa MD, PhD, Francesco MD, PhD, Aniello MD, Sidney MD, Helmut MD, Magnus MD, PhD, Peter MD, PhD, Giuseppe MD, Ilaria MD, Giuseppe MD, PhD, Theodor MD, Daniele MD, Saverio MD, Riccardo MD,