Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Women

Its the same operation as in men, but the outcome may be different.

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The way plaques grow, rupture, and lead to heart attack is the same in men and women. In women, however, plaques tend to develop in smaller arteries; in men, the larger arteries. Finding CAD in small arteries can be challenging for heart surgeons. Think vermicelli noodles.
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