Patients having repeat coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) reoperation carries an increased risk for mortality and other complications when compared with the risks and complications associated with the initial operative procedure. The purpose of this article is to describe the incidence of repeat CABG surgical procedures, risk factors, associated outcomes, and important considerations for nursing practice.
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Barbara
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Cardiovascular Services, Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. bobbil@baylorhealth.edu
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000401:mortality / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D015995:Prevalence; D012086:Reoperation / Q000401:mortality; D015996:Survival Rate