| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8653003 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Over the past 5 years, no growth was seen in BIMA use among Medicare beneficiaries, and the frequency of BIMA use during CABG remained low. There was significant regional variation in BIMA use, however, which demonstrates opportunity for continued growth of BIMA grafting.
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Authors
Alexander MD, MS, Philip P. MD, Alyssa M. BS, Joseph MD, Anthony W. MD, Andrea PhD, Jock N. MD,