Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Reduces Mortality and Stroke in Patients With Atheromatous Aortas: A Case Control Study

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Summary

OPCAB surgery in patients with severe AAD is associated with lower risk of death, stroke and complications and improved mid-term survival and routine intra-operative TEE allows identification of these patients and directs choice of appropriate surgical technique.

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Published
2003-09-09
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Keywords

Medicine, Cardiology, Bypass grafting, Internal medicine, Stroke (engine)

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