Single Vessel CABG Mortality Rate: Risk Factors and Outcomes
Average Mortality
According to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, isolated CABG (single vessel) mortality is approximately 1.5%–2%.
Risk-Increasing Factors
- Advanced age
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Kidney disease
- Poor lung function
- History of heart failure or prior heart surgery
- Emergency (vs. elective) surgery
Protective Factors
- Younger age, otherwise healthy
- Elective surgery
- High-volume surgical teams/hospitals (better outcomes)
Important Note
These are population estimates. Individual risk varies. Discuss your specific profile with your surgeon before proceeding.
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