What Are Alternatives To Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (cabg) Surgery?
- Coronary Artery Disease - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
Resources
- www.nhlbi.nih.gov -- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- www.americanheart.org -- American Heart Association
- www.acc.org -- American College of Cardiology
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Coronary Artery Disease: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Heart Bypass Surgery
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Coronary Artery Disease: Anti-Clotting Medications
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Coronary Artery Disease
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Heart bypass surgery
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