Myocardial revascularization in patients < or = 45 years old: evaluation of cardial and functional capacity, and return to work.

Objective: To investigate whether patients < or = 45 years old benefit from myocardial revascularization, measured by New York Heart classification, functional status and return to work.

Methods: The data of 188 consecutive patients 45 years old and younger, and who were undergoing primary isolated aortocoronary bypass operation, were studied. Follow-up information was obtained from our follow-up databank.