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Atherosclerosis in internal mammary arteries selected for coronary artery bypass grafting.

H A Heggtveit, Lobo Fv

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Abstract

Atheromas are infrequent in the internal mammary artery (IMA) which is now the conduit of choice for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Described are two cases of significant atherosclerotic stenosis near the distal ends of IMAs selected for CABG.

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Atheromas are infrequent in the internal mammary artery (IMA) which is now the conduit of choice for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Described are two cases of significant atherosclerotic stenosis near the distal ends of IMAs selected for CABG.

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Atheromas are infrequent in the internal mammary artery (IMA) which is now the conduit of choice for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Described are two cases of significant atherosclerotic stenosis near the distal ends of IMAs selected for CABG.

Key concepts: Medicine, Bypass grafting, Mammary artery, Artery, Cardiology, Internal medicine, Stenosis

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