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Is Anemia Common After Heart Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

Heart bypass surgery, or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), is performed to treat patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD). This condition occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become blocked or narrowed by plaque buildup. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to nutritional anemia.

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5 Most-Cited Takeaways From the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Additionally, 10% of the global population suffers from chronic kidney disease , with diabetes and hypertension as significant risk factors. Disparities in care are also concerning, with diagnosed cardiometabolic diseases varying up to twofold among different racial and ethnic groups. In the U.S.,

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