Does the completeness of revascularization affect early survival after coronary artery bypass grafting in elderly patients?
Incomplete revascularization increases the early risk of death after CABG in patients aged 75 years and older. The potential compensating benefit of the shorter aortic cross clamping time does not outweigh the advantages of complete revascularization. Thus, in the era of high-volume interventional approaches and minimally invasive techniques, the advantages of complete revascularization need to be considered.
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