Recent reports on long-term results of coronary artery bypass grafting.
The treatment of coronary artery disease in general and the results achieved with coronary artery bypass grafting in particular continue to be intensely studied. Long-term follow-up from ongoing studies and the studies of the role of percutaneous interventions continue to provide new information. The refinement of our understanding of long-term outcome in various subsets of patients, preoperative risk factors, technical modifications, and postoperative interventions will influence the selection of appropriate treatment for patients with coronary artery disease.
Hannan
R L
RL
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC 20007, USA.
Gersh
B J
BJ
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome