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Is using the internal mammary artery for bypass operations the best available option?
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Yes: The lima (or rima) graft is generally the most long-lasting of the grafts. There's even brand-new literature which argues for the benefit of double-ima grafting. Vein-only grafting hasn't been advocated for quite some time, barring unusual circumstances.
Answered 12/2/2012
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