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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: After the publication of the interim analysis of the ART, we review the contradiction between the large numbers of observational studies published on the course of over 25 years and the randomized trials comparing the use of single versus multiple arterial grafts for coronary bypass surgery. RECENT FINDINGS: The Arterial Revascularization Trial (ART) found no difference in survival and event-free survival at 5 years between patients randomized to receive one or two internal thoracic arteries at the time of surgery. SUMMARY: At the moment, there is evidence that arterial grafts have higher patency rate than venous grafts and a possible protective effect on the coronary circulation. Arterial grafts are still a reasonable choice, especially in patients with long life expectancy. Further studies and the final results of ART are needed.

Original publication

DOI

10.1097/HCO.0000000000000492

Type

Journal article

Journal

Curr Opin Cardiol

Publication Date

03/2018

Volume

33

Pages

245 - 248