Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8652736 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Most MSCAs progress to severe stenosis or occlusion in the long term. Progression is faster in grafted than nongrafted MSCAs, more so with SV than ITA grafts. However, ITA grafts to such arteries have excellent patency, providing long-term protection from myocardial ischemia. Therefore, ITA grafting of MSCAs should be considered.
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Authors
Sajjad MD, Eugene H. MD, Penny L. MS, Gabriel MD, Kirthi MD, Marijan MD, Faisal G. MD, Joseph F. MD,