Arterial Revascularization - Advantages and Pitfalls

Abstract

Arterial revascularization is still subject to debate, even though numerous publications have reported presumed advantages of arterial over venous grafts. This brief review summarizes current knowledge on arterial revascularization on a practical basis.

Key words

Coronary artery disease - coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) - arterial revascularization

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