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Third-time coronary artery bypass grafting.

L Noyez1, I M Touma, S H Skotnicki

  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands. l.noyez@thchir.azn.nl

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|September 2, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Second coronary artery bypass grafting (RE-RE-CABG) improved patient outcomes, including New York Heart Association class and functional capacity. While beneficial for many, patients should understand the procedure's limitations.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
  • Reoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Background:

  • Analysis of short- and long-term results after repeat coronary artery bypass grafting (RE-RE-CABG).
  • Evaluation of clinical, functional, and subjective status in patients undergoing a second CABG procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the outcomes of second coronary reoperations (RE-RE-CABG).
  • To evaluate the clinical, functional, and subjective status of patients post-RE-RE-CABG.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 33 patients undergoing RE-RE-CABG between 1987 and 1998.
  • Perioperative data collection and cross-sectional follow-up.
  • Functional assessment using the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI).

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Main Results:

  • Perioperative mortality was 6% (2 of 33 patients).
  • Survivors showed significant improvement in New York Heart Association class (3.6 to 2.2).
  • 70% of patients reported benefit from RE-RE-CABG, with a mean DASI score of 29.30.

Conclusions:

  • RE-RE-CABG significantly improves New York Heart Association class and functional capacity.
  • The procedure is justified by improved clinical outcomes.
  • Patients require informed consent regarding the procedure's limitations.