Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Grafting in Women: A 21-Year Experience

According to the authors' abstract of an article published in Annals of Thoracic Surgery, "Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting traditionally has carried a higher mortality rate in women than in men. It remains the leading cause of death in women despite major advances in diagnosis and treatment over the past 2 decades. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted to identify risk factors that adversely influence hospital mortality, morbidity, and long-term clinical results in women undergoing bilateral internal mammary artery grafting. From January 1972 through October 1994, 327 consecutive women received bilateral internal mammary artery grafts and...

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