title: Postoperative complications of coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
abstract: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery continues to be an effective and well-used intervention for coronary artery disease. Older patients and those with sicker hearts will become the norm. In spite of increased risk for patients undergoing CABG, overall mortality rates have decreased. Nursing contributions to these improved outcomes cannot be overestimated. Continued understanding and appreciation of these complications will be necessary to effectively care for patients and create optimal outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Abbott Northwestern Hospital, 800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA. anita.anthony@allina.com
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anthony
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sendelbach
mesh_terms: D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000451:nursing