Sex Differences in Mortality After CABG Surgery.

Introduction: Numerous studies have shown that women undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery present higher mortality rate during hospitalization, and often complications when compared to men.

Objective: To compare the mortality of men and women undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery and identify factors related to differences occasionally found.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study conducted with 215 consecutive patients who underwent coronary bypass surgery.