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Women are less likely to undergo CABG, may experience worse outcomes after surgery – News-Medical.Net

Women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using guideline-recommended approaches, which may result in worse…

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Women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using guideline-recommended approaches, which may result in worse outcomes after surgery, according to a scientific presentation at the 57th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
This study highlights key differences between women and men in surgical techniques used for CABG and reveals opportunities to improve outcomes in women.”
Oliver K. Jawitz, MD, Duke University in Durham
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