Abstract
Isolated coronary artery bypass grafting was performed in 100 patients without the use of a left ventricular vent. Distention of the left ventricle did not occur. There was 1 late death unrelated to this technique. Vents in the left heart are not required under most circumstances.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 191-195 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1975 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine