Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

References

Citations

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Author: Douglas Dana
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: August 15, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology

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Topic Contents
 Surgery Overview
 What To Expect After Surgery
 Why It Is Done
 How Well It Works
 Risks
 What To Think About
 References