Table 4.
Causes of late mortality in BIMA vs. SIMA matched patients
| Causes of death | In situ BIMA (n = 280) | SIMA (n = 280) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac causes | |||
| Cardiac failure | 15(5.35%) | 29(10.35%) | |
| Myocardial infarction | 6(2.14%) | 11(3.92%) | |
| Ventricular arrhythmia | 3(1.07%) | 5(1.78%) | |
| Total | 24(8.57%) | 45(16.07%) | < 0.05 |
| Other causes | |||
| Cerebrovascular accident | 6(2.14%) | 7(2.5%) | |
| Malignancy | 5(1.78%) | 4(1.42%) | |
| Sudden death | 4(1.42%) | 4(1.42%) | |
| Total | 15(5.35%) | 15(5.35%) | ns |
| Overall mortality rate | 39(13.93%) | 60(21.43%) | < 0.05 |
BIMA bilateral internal mammary artery bypass grafting, SIMA single internal mammary artery bypass grafting