What are the possible risks associated with reoperative coronary artery bypass grafting?
The potential risks associated with reoperative coronary artery bypass grafting include operative mortality, stroke, quality of life, and increased medical care costs. Additionally, the presence of peripheral vascular disease has been found to increase in-hospital mortality rates with coronary artery bypass surgery. Studies have also shown that repeat coronary artery bypass grafting remains a risk factor for operative mortality, stroke, and decreased quality of life.  