Sex-Related Differences in Conduit Strategy and Early Outcomes After Sternum-Sparing On-Pump Multivessel CABG via Left Anterior Thoracotomy - Scorecard - MDSpire

Sex-Related Differences in Conduit Strategy and Early Outcomes After Sternum-Sparing On-Pump Multivessel CABG via Left Anterior Thoracotomy

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  • Demianenko, Volodymyr

  • Dörge, Hilmar

  • Grossmann, Marius

  • Belmenai, Ahmed

  • Sellin, Christian

  • April 27, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Gender-Based Variations in Conduit Approaches and Initial Outcomes Following Sternum-Sparing On-Pump Multivessel CABG via Left Anterior Thoracotomy

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionCoronary Artery Disease
Key MechanismsSternum-sparing minimally invasive multivessel CABG via left anterior thoracotomy
Target PopulationPatients undergoing non-emergency TCRAT, including 807 men and 138 women
Care SettingSurgical intervention in a hospital setting

Key Highlights

  • Women were older and had a higher EuroSCORE II compared to men.
  • Diabetes mellitus was more prevalent in women.
  • Men received more total arterial grafting and radial artery use.
  • Operative times were longer in men, but in-hospital outcomes were similar between sexes.
  • Findings should be interpreted with caution due to observational design.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Evaluate baseline characteristics and risk profiles in patients undergoing CABG.

Management

  • Consider sex-related differences in conduit strategy and grafting approaches.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor in-hospital outcomes including mortality, stroke, and MACCE.

Risks

  • Assess the impact of diabetes and age on surgical outcomes.

Patient & Prescribing Data

807 men and 138 women undergoing TCRAT.

Higher rates of total arterial grafting and radial artery use in men.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize sternum-sparing techniques for suitable candidates.
  • Tailor surgical approaches based on patient demographics and comorbidities.

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