New CABG guidelines break down risk, options.
New recommendations from the American College of Cardiology outline which patients are most likely to benefit from bypass surgery. Drawing from recent research, the guidelines note that the procedure is often safe for women, the elderly and other groups previously believed to be at greater risk.
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