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The technique was pioneered by Argentinian Rene' Favaloro and others at the Cleveland Clinic in the late 1960s. Currently, about 500,000 CABGs are performed in the United States each year.

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Coronary artery bypass surgery is an effective treatment for angina, and narrowing of the arteries. It may be recommended following a heart attack. This article details the operation and follow-up care.

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