and about 17% of patients randomized to bilateral internal mammary arteries received only a single mammary artery graft," Dr. Schaffer explained. "These factors have led to controversy in its ...

Since 1999, both stent use and left internal mammary-artery grafting have become more common. The most recent randomized trial data show that rates of death, MI, and stroke remain similar for CABG ...

Longer-term results are required for this chronic disease. Internal mammary artery graft use is associated with improved outcomes in diabetics. Diabetic patients have worse outcomes when ...