Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Prior Myocardial Infarction: A Propensity Score-Matched Retrospective Study

Background

Patients with prior myocardial infarction (MI) represent a high-risk subgroup for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The primary goal of CABG is durable myocardial revascularization to prevent recurrent ischemic events and improve survival. Minimally invasive CABG (MICS-CABG) may accelerate recovery, but evidence specifically in patients with a history of MI remains limited.