Assessing the environmental impact of coronary artery bypass grafting to decrease its footprint

Egid M van Bree, Tim Stobernack, Tadzjo Boom, Klaske Geene, Emma J. Kooistra, Wilson Li, Evelyn A Brakema, Laura Golsteijn, Pleun Hemelaar, Scott Mcalister, Forbes McGain, Rosalie van Zelm, Hugo Touw

A coronary artery bypass grafting trajectory's environmental impact primarily contributed to global warming. Most impact mitigation could be achieved by avoiding/reducing disposable product use when possible or replacing these with reusables. Optimizing operating room energy systems, switching to renewable energy, and encouraging low-emission employee commute can further reduce the environmental impact.