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A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Turgut Karabag, Belma Kalayci, Bahar Sahin, Elif Coskun, Mustafa Umut Somuncu, [...]
Turgut Karabag, Belma Kalayci, Bahar Sahin, Elif Coskun, Mustafa Umut Somuncu, [...]
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20180055
Abstract The primary goal of coronary artery bypass grafting is to achieve complete revascularization with grafts that will remain patent throughout the patient’s lifetime. This study investigated the association between bypass graft patency and comorbidity burden determined by Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) among patients with previous bypass operation who underwent a control angiography. One-hundred and two patients who had undergone CABG in the past were included to the study. Critical stenosis was defined as 50% or greater coronary luminal obstruction […]
Keywords: Coronary Artery Disease; Myocardial Revascularization; Coronary Stenosis; Comorbidity; Vascular Patency