Katz N M
Am Fam Physician. 1984 Jan;29(1):123-31.
Family physicians should be able to educate and advise their patients about coronary artery bypass surgery. In suitable candidates, coronary artery bypass surgery is indicated for relief of refractory symptoms and improvement of survival. The ultimate decision about surgery must be made by the patient. Information is often sought concerning the use of a saphenous vein, the pump-oxygenator, the sternal splitting incision and the postoperative period.
家庭医生应该能够就冠状动脉搭桥手术对患者进行教育并提供建议。对于合适的患者，冠状动脉搭桥手术适用于缓解难治性症状和提高生存率。手术的最终决定必须由患者做出。患者常常会询问有关大隐静脉、体外循环机、胸骨劈开切口和术后情况的信息。
