Timeline of Scientific Knowledge in the Field of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Focusing in the Gender and Sex Perspective

Abstract

HighlightsCoronary artery bypass grafting outcomes in women remain worse compar to men.The review covers key studies addressing the results of coronary revascularization in women. AbstractOver the past 60 years, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has evolved into a well-refined, safe, and effective procedure that has demonstrated a steady decline in postoperative complications. However, historically, women have experienced worse postoperative outcomes compared to men. Female sex is an independent factor for intraoperative, short-term, and long-term mortality following CABG. This article presents an overview of studies comparing the outcomes of CABG between men and women, touches on the reasons for unfavorable outcomes in women, as well as the future scientific perspectives of this problem.