Risk factors for cerebrovascular accident after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting in Veterans.
Jessica B LaPianoSuzanne M ArnottMichael A NapolitanoTimothy J HolleranAndrew D SparksJared L AntevilGregory D TrachiotisPublished in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2022)
The risk of CVA after CABG is multifactorial and involves multiple organ systems, including cardiac disease, poor renal function, and cerebrovascular disease, which was the strongest contributing risk factor. Optimization of these comorbidities and time on bypass may help improve clinical outcomes and lower the risk of this devastating complication.