Research Article: How Long After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Can Patients Have Elective Safer Non-Cardiac Surgery?
Introduction:
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and half of all deaths are due to coronary artery disease (CAD). , Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a surgical procedure that effectively treats angina and prolongs life, is a major therapy for patients with severe CAD. CABG is a common cardiac surgical procedure ( cases per million adults in ) in the United States. Some patients with a prior history of CABG require noncardiac surgeries.
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