Coronary collateral circulation: effect on outcome after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery and implication on revascularization strategy

Purpose: To assess the prognostic effect of coronary collaterals on early and long-term clinical outcomes in patients undergoing first time isolated off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Anis, Rafik Ramsis
Published: University of Bristol 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.492627
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Summary:Purpose: To assess the prognostic effect of coronary collaterals on early and long-term clinical outcomes in patients undergoing first time isolated off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery.