Morbidity is increased in patients on hemodialysis having coronary artery bypass surgery compared with controls matched for severity of coronary disease; however, the outcome in all but one patient on dialysis was good. Bypass surgery is an acceptable treatment for patients on dialysis with advanced coronary artery disease. Because urgent surgery is often needed in these patients, earlier evaluation of the need for revascularization may improve clinical results.
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