The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines on Arterial Conduits for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

A growing body of evidence demonstrates improved short, mid, and long term outcomes with the use of arterial conduits for coronary revascularization.  Despite this, less than 10% of patients receive more than 2 arterial grafts.  This is the first set of guidelines by the STS focused on arterial revascularization with supporting levels of evidence.