What are the risks associated with coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction?
The risks associated with coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction include increased risk of infection, bleeding, stroke, and death. Studies such as Lee et al. (1997) and Weiss et al. (2008) have reported an increased risk of mortality in those undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting within one year of an acute myocardial infarction, with Lee et al. finding a mortality rate of 7.1%. Other risks associated with coronary artery bypass grafting include prolonged hospital stay, increased risk of post-operative heart failure and ventricular rupture, as evidenced by studies such as Purcaro et al. (1997) and von Segesser et al. (1994).